Day: July 7, 2016

  • What is the Future of U.S. Housing?

    What is the Future of U.S. Housing?

    It is no secret that foreign buying activity in American real estate has been vigorous in recent years, with billions of foreign dollars rushing into the market. The diversification and protection of wealth is a major factor in these purchases, driven by calculated investment decisions and often coerced by unpredictable economies overseas. The National Association…

  • The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses

    The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses

    In October, the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) introduced its Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) dedicated to increasing the number of C-suite women in the boardrooms and executive offices of America, and bringing women’s diversity and inclusion to the forefront of the housing industry. The Council held its first meeting…

  • Long-Time Cushman Executive Files Discrimination Suit

    Long-Time Cushman Executive Files Discrimination Suit

    Article by Lyndee Yamshon Cushman & Wakefield’s former head of research for the Americas is suing the company for age and gender discrimination. On October 6, Maria Sicola, 60, a commercial real estate professional with more than 34 years of experience, filed a gender and age discrimination suit for $40 million against Cushman & Wakefield. After spending…