Strengthening the Women’s Culture

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What a profound statement! It is with the same fervor as Madeleine Albright that NAWRB supports other women. Like the first female U.S. Secretary of State, we believe that other women, organizations, companies in the public and private sectors and the government must follow suit. As the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) movement continues working for equal access to resources, equal representation, equal pay—the list goes on—it is crucial to create unwavering unity among women to advance women’s culture. If this culture is not strengthened, with the many problems burdening women, women will remain too scattered to be truly heard in unison and inspire more commitment from the rest of the country. As we continue working to get this right, there must be adjustments within women’s culture and leadership mindsets to achieve greater growth.

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Freddie Mac – Working With HomeSteps

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Each year, HomeSteps sells thousands of single-family homes, condominiums, town homes and/or duplexes in areas across the country. As part of the sales process, HomeSteps utilizes the services of listing brokers and third-party vendors.

If you are interested in working with HomeSteps, please review our Prospective Listing Brokers or Prospective Vendorsguidelines, and then complete the online Supplier Profile Questionnaire . This is the fastest and most efficient way for your information to get entered into our database as a potential listing broker or vendor.
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Sharron P.A. Levine

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Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) at the FHFA

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With an extensive background working in law firms, corporate legal departments, the Fannie Mae General Counsel’s office, and in multiple roles at the FHFA, Sharron P. A. Levine has proven that hard work and perseverance can guide you to success. But behind all of her professional roles, Levine is a mother and wife with a friendly demeanor and warm personality. NAWRB reveals the woman beyond the professional titles: a woman who emigrated from Jamaica, studied Romance Languages, and is a budding expert at home renovations.  

NAWRB: What was your experience leaving your home country of Jamaica to attend New York University? Prior to that, did you travel internationally with frequency?
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Hottest Housing Markets in the U.S.

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Seattle’s culinary and tech scenes, along with a National Association of REALTORS (NAR) affordability index of 110.62, combine to make one of the liveliest housing markets in the country. This is a well-known fact; in fact, Americans aren’t the only ones gravitating to the rainy city, foreign real estate investors are gobbling up the Pacific Northwest real estate at an increasing rate. But just how hot is Seattle? Continue reading

Housing Market Improvement

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Today the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that after a disappointing August, home sales increased handsomely in September for all major regions (South, West, Northeast and Midwest) of the country. In fact, according to NAR, home sales have increased year-over-year for the last 12 successive months.   Continue reading

Best Cities for Rental Investments

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Homeownership is a perpetual hot topic. We all know someone who is in the process of buying a home, saving for a home, losing a home. Every day there are new articles and statistics declaring the improvement, decline or stagnation of the housing market. As homeownership remains an uncertainty for millions of Americans, renting has grown in preference. Continue reading

Top 10 Colleges for Women Entrepreneurs

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When it comes to success, nobody does it alone. From Fortune 500 CEOs to your local mom and pop shop owner, everyone has received help along the way. Support is crucial in the early stages of one’s endeavors; it can inspire invaluable belief and confidence in the person receiving it. Women entrepreneurs are one group attaining success at a rapid pace despite facing several obstacles. As the support and resources for these women continues to grow, their success will also persist on its upward trajectory. Continue reading

The Momentum of Female Entrepreneurs

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Women business owners and their businesses are booming. These enterprises are securing more funding, growing in number and effecting a serious change on the American economy. This week, the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) released their Business Outlook survey reporting that the revenue, compensation and staffing for women-owned businesses are growing. Continue reading

2016 Real Estate Trends

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The recently released Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2016 report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) suggests that established hubs like New York and Washington, D.C. are losing steam, and developing cities in quieter markets may well be on their way to becoming the next great American metropolises. Continue reading

Promoting Women to Executive Positions

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In their recent study Women in Leadership in the Real Estate and Land Use Industry, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) proposes strategies for the promotion of women to executive roles within the housing industry. The report was published by the ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) which surveyed 1,234 female ULI members and focus groups comprised of women in real estate businesses. Continue reading