NAWRB Opens Washington, D.C. Office

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Washington, D.C. – January 17, 2017 –The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) announced today the opening of their Washington, D.C. Office headed by Silvia N. Rathell, Washington D.C. Satellite Office Government Relations Chairwoman assisting the organization’s growth in government advocacy on behalf of women’s gender equality and women-owned businesses in the housing ecosystem.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 16, 2017

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an annual federal holiday observed on the third Monday in January honoring the life, teachings and achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. As we enter the weekend celebrating one of our country’s most important activists and visionaries, and millions of Americans enjoy a day off work, we encourage you to remember and honor the teachings and work of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate

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The Swanepoel Power 200 (SP200) is a flagship list that ranks the most powerful and influential residential real estate professionals working in the industry today. The rankings are meticulously calculated, taking into account everything from LinkedIn pages to annual reports, resulting in over 600 hours of research and evaluation.

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Thank You to the Unsung Heroes of the Women’s Movement for Gender Equality

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As 2017 begins and the transition in administrations nears, I’ve lost count of the number of emails I’ve received from people who will soon leave or have left their current positions in the government. With these emails, I’m reminded of the beautiful, pivotal relationships we have formed with these professionals since our formation in 2009.

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Latest Legal Issues in Real Estate Trends

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In 2007, the Great Recession hit the real estate market. As a result, there were unprecedented increases in foreclosures—approximately 8 million homes were foreclosed—and short sales due to losses of income and depreciation in the value of homes. The situation was compounded by loans secured by real estate, for which borrowers did not qualify. There were also questionable loan products with adjustable rates, creating a situation where borrowers could no longer afford their properties. As a result, from 2007 to 2011, the real estate industry dealt with short sales and the REO resale market.

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7 Small Business Female CEOs You May Not Have Heard Of

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JJ Ramberg—host of MSNBC’s Your Business, Co-founder of Goodshop.com and NAWRB Magazine reader and contributor—recently told us about seven incredible female business owners. NAWRB loves to hear about women’s successes because it’s important for women to support other women, recognizing and celebrating each other’s triumphs. Please read JJ’s write-up below:

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