Author: NAWRB
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2019
Today Americans observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday occurring every third Monday in January, in honor of the life and achievements of a leading figure in the Civil Rights Movement almost three decades ago. This marks the 90th anniversary of his birth, which was on January 15th, 1929.
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NAWRB’s Response to IRS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Opportunity Zones
27 December 2018 To Whom It May Concern, Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) is writing in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Opportunity Zones provision of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 1400Z-2) NAWRB’s decade-long history in social impact through our data analytics, media engagement, connections with senior executives…
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Government Shutdown Puts Women-Owned Businesses and the Housing Ecosystem at Risk
Today marks the 27th day of the partial government shutdown that started on December 22nd, 2018, which is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Many, but not all, government agencies have been affected, causing federal employees to either be furloughed or to work without pay, national parks to close and affordable housing funding…
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Which U.S. Cities Have the Most Women Breadwinners?
Men typically outearn women, with women making roughly 82 cents for every dollar a man earns, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The reasons for this are highly debated, though evidence tends to point to lack of female representation in higher-paying jobs and a persistent gender wage gap. However, there are instances in which women…
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NAWRB Joins Chapman University’s 7th Annual OC Home Fair on January 19th
If you are looking to buy or sell a home or investment property, you don’t want to miss the 7th Annual OC Home Fair on January 19th at Chapman University from 10 AM to 1PM. Attendees will have access to a variety of free educational classes from industry experts, including Desiree Patno, CEO & President…
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HUD Releases National Housing Market Indicators for 3rd Quarter of 2018
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released the National Housing Market Indicators (NHMI) for the third quarter of 2018. This quarterly publication gives a review of sales transactions through the third quarter and house price trends through November 2018. Read on for some of the key highlights of the report, including…
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Current Impact of the Government Shutdown: How Have You Been Affected?
Today marks the 17th day of the partial government shutdown that started on December 22nd, 2018, which is now the third longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Many, but not all, government agencies have been affected, causing federal employees to either be furloughed or to work without pay, national parks to close and affordable housing…
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Historically Diverse 116th Congress Convenes Today
On January 3rd at noon at Washington, D.C., the sworn in 116th Congress has officially convened. This historical congress has a Democratic majority, the first time in eight years, and comprises a record number of women and minorities. Nancy Pelosi, who was re-elected as House Speaker and remains the first woman to serve in the…
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New House D&I Office and Subcommittee Will Address Workforce and Financial Services Industry
The 116th Congress has released new rules and select committees for the new year. Of these changes include the establishment of a new Office of Diversity and Inclusion that will report on its workforce and produce a diversity plan. House Democrats are also pushing for more diversity among the corporate executives and board members, an initiative…
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Renters in the U.S. Spent $504 Billion on Housing in 2018
According to a new report from HotPads, renters in the United States spent a total of $504 billion in rent this year, an increase of $12.6 billion, or 2.6 percent, from 2017, despite there being fewer renter households in 2018. The current median rent for the nation is $1,475, a 3 percent increase from last…