Author: NAWRB
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NAWRB Membership Drive: Cultivate Relationships & Advance Your Career or Book of Business
Are you a professional in the housing and real estate ecosystem who wants to connect with Industry Leaders, gain Leadership Opportunities and learn about the Latest Developments and Resources in your industry? Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) offers all that and more through our memberships for both women and men and…
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Happy Labor Day Weekend 2018
As August comes to a close, Americans are gearing up to celebrate Labor Day weekend. Labor Day, which takes place Monday, September 3rd this year, is a federal holiday celebrating the contributions and success of American workers. It also commemorates the American labor movement which fought for workers’ rights and saw the emergence of shorter…
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September 2018: National Preparedness Month
This September marks National Preparedness Month, dedicated to reminding Americans about the importance of being prepared in case of a natural disaster, while providing the tools so that they can protect their homes, businesses and communities throughout the year. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are joining efforts…
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NAWRB Joins MBA’s “We Believe” Campaign
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has just released their inspiring “We Believe” campaign. As their website states, “It’s time to tell consumers, lawmakers and regulators, influencers in Washington and throughout the country, all the good things our industry is doing to ensure the dream of homeownership is realized by millions of Americans.”
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Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Conclude Expansion in Single-Family Rental Market
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced yesterday that government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will end their expansion into the single-family rental market by halting the single-family rental pilot programs initiated in the last two years. The FHFA has concluded that the market is able to run smoothly without the assistance of GSEs,…
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Resources for Northeast Flash Flood Victims
While the West Coast deals with deadly wildfires, the East Coast has been experiencing life-threatening floods over the past few weeks. From upstate New York to the Mid-Atlantic, the North East has endured heavy rainfall and flash flooding. USA Today reports that around 30 million people have been affected by continual flood watches.
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Vienna Tops Melbourne as World’s Most Liveable City
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)’s Global Liveability Index 2018 has ranked Vienna, Austria as the world’s most liveable city, dropping Melbourne, Australia to the number two spot for the first time in seven years. The index surveys 140 cities annually based on stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure categories. Cities from Canada, Australia,…
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HUD Seeking Comments on Proposed Amendments to AFFH Rule
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a statement announcing that it intends to “streamline” the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule by changing the regulatory requirements it believes are inhibiting states and local communities from increasing affordable housing. HUD is accepting public comments on its proposed amendments for the next two…
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Dr. Chitra Dorai Talks Reimagining AI in Evolve ETFs Podcast
Interested in learning about the latest developments happening in Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Listen to Dr. Chitra Dorai, Former IBM Fellow, Master Inventor, VP of CTO Cognitive Services, Member of IBM Industry Academy & Academy of Technology, speak with Evolve ETFs about how her work is reimagining A.I. and her experience as a female IBM Fellow.…
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NAWRB & mPower: Collaborating for Women’s Economic Growth and Career Opportunities
Collaborating for Women’s Economic Growth and Career Opportunities An MOU between MBA: mPower® & Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) and mPower®, MBA Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach, a network exclusively for women in the real estate finance industry by…