As the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB), we are dedicated to advocating on behalf of women in the housing continuum. In addition to our international magazine, annual conferences and diverse outreach efforts, our advocacy work takes us across the country; whether it’s in Los Angeles, Florida, New York or Washington, D.C. Represented always by our Founder and CEO Desiree Patno, NAWRB is in attendance at pivotal industry events and remains a constant, unwavering voice for our community.
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Do you know how much your home is worth? If you’re like most homeowners, you can provide a fairly accurate estimate of your home equity. To those who underestimate the value of their homes, discovering the true price is a welcome surprise, but what if you found out your home isn’t worth nearly what you had anticipated?

Quicken Loans recently released its monthly Home Price Perception Index (HPPI) and Home Value Index (HVI) for February revealing that current home appraisals fall significantly short of homeowner estimates. Despite these findings, the mortgage lender’s chief economist Bob Walters assures that the national HPPI resides within normal levels notwithstanding its modest growth.
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March 8 marks International Women Day, a day when we celebrate the achievements of women around the world. March is National Women’s History Month in the United States, the origins of which can be traced to March 8, 1857, when a group of New York women factory workers sparked a protest calling for better working conditions. March 8 was ultimately recognized as International Women’s Day and was observed for the first time in 1909. 
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