Latinas Rise in Real Estate

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If you take a moment to notice, you’ll see we are at a place in our history where more women of color are stepping into leadership roles in the workforce, and it’s no surprise this growth is being felt in real estate. 

Historically, real estate has been an accessible career field for women for many reasons, including its flexibility when balancing the requirements of a thriving business with an equally demanding home life. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) reports that women comprise 58 percent of their total membership, and, according to the Women’s Council of REALTORS (WCR), a women’s division was created in the California Real Estate Association as early as 1924. More female real estate practitioners are rising to the top and Latinas are the fastest growing contingent. 
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