Month: June 2015
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Constance Freedman Talks to NAWRB about NAR’s REach Program
Constance Freedman took some time out of her extraordinarily busy schedule to talk to us about Second City Ventures and REach. REach is NAR’s program to hand-pick technology startup companies that can provide value to the Real Estate Industry, and help them grow and integrate with the industry. The Second Century Ventures Fund (SCV) is…
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Who is Afraid of the Big Reit?
Let’s start with REITs. REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are often referred to as “real estate stock.” REITs are corporate entities that own a portfolio of properties and/or mortgage loans. Anyone can buy shares in a publicly traded REIT, and they are an attractive option for investors, since they offer the benefits of property…
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The Future of Real Estate Marketing
In the past, classic forms of real estate marketing have included colorful flyers, websites, brochures, and leaflets. But the all too familiar modes of marketing have slowly evolved with technological innovations. Now, there are diverse real estate apps to navigate, breathtaking videos that can be taken via drones, and countless other forms of marketing that…
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Celebrating REOMAC’s 30th Anniversary: 2015 Annual Education Summit & Expo
REOMAC’s 2015 Annual Education Summit & Expo in Dallas was a great success as the Association celebrated its 30th Anniversary with great style and substance. Attendees enjoyed exceptional Servicer Roundtables, Training Sessions, General Sessions, and Breakout Sessions—as well as two major social networking events, including the Annual REOMAC Foundation Charity Fundraiser. One of the REOMAC…
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Engineering Viruses to Target Resistant Breast Cancer
It has long been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. At City of Hope, researchers are implementing this concept of imitation—of making one thing similar to another—in a leading-edge approach to treating difficult cancers. City of Hope’s new chief of surgery and an enthusiastic researcher, Yuman Fong, M.D., has been developing a…
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Running Guide
Proper Running Technique Try not to overstride. When you lengthen your legs out too far in front of you while running, you can injure yourself. Instead, run in a way that feels comfortable for you. Try to land in the middle of your foot as opposed to on your heel or toe. This helps to…
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Business Climate for Women: NAWRB’s Recap of the 2014 NWBC Annual Report
The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) independently advises the President, Congress and the U.S. Small Business Administration regarding economic matters that relate to women business owners. The Council seeks to improve conditions for women business owners and is the only independent voice for women entrepreneurs. The NWBC has released its Annual Report for 2014. NAWRB…
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Tomorrow’s Housing Market
The risk management landscape for real estate professionals seems to be transitioning to a new stage with changing economic trends including relaxed lending rules, lower unemployment and gas prices, all likely resulting in an uptick in the housing market. The evolving valuation world will now be faced with the new Collateral Underwriting (CU) procedures. Depending…
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Contracting Opportunities: Find the Right One for Your Business
Our last issue featured an article about the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act which secured sole source authority for the Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program. How does this legislation affect a WOSB? What level of effort does a WOSB firm need to invest to make this legislation profitable and low risk? The Basics…
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sheCENTER(FOLD): Interview with Sheri Orlowitz
With over two decades of experience in developing, acquiring and divesting a myriad of companies, Sheri L. Orlowitz has proven to be a powerhouse women entrepreneur in male-dominated fields. She reveals to NAWRB her entrepreneurial experience abroad as a delegate for the State Department, strategies for women entrepreneurs to expand globally, and the story of…