Category: Great Articles
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Director Defends CFPB
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray appeared before the House Financial Services Committee yesterday for the first time since September of last year, to provide a semi-annual update on behalf of the agency. In the much-anticipated hearing, Cordray stood by CFPB decisions and was, as expected, flooded with criticisms.
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Getting Creative with Homebuying
Amid the checklist of prospective homebuyers, you’ll find things like saving for a down payment, obtaining a mortgage, desired characteristics for their future neighborhood; one worry current buyers may not be aware about is low inventory. In a market where home prices are appreciating, the harsh reality that after saving for a home you may…
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Join NAWRB At These Events!
As the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB), we are dedicated to advocating on behalf of women in the housing continuum. In addition to our international magazine, annual conferences and diverse outreach efforts, our advocacy work takes us across the country; whether it’s in Los Angeles, Florida, New York or Washington, D.C.…
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Certifications for Women-Owned Businesses
Karla Gonzalez, procurement specialist from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will be speaking about certifications for Women-Owned Businesses (WOB) and Minority Women-Owned Businesses (MWOB) specializing in the housing continuum. Learn more about contracting opportunities for your company and gain valuable insight on how to maximize your business certifications.
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Homes Worth Less than Homeowners Expect
Do you know how much your home is worth? If you’re like most homeowners, you can provide a fairly accurate estimate of your home equity. To those who underestimate the value of their homes, discovering the true price is a welcome surprise, but what if you found out your home isn’t worth nearly what you…
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Happy International Women’s Day!
March 8 marks International Women Day, a day when we celebrate the achievements of women around the world. March is National Women’s History Month in the United States, the origins of which can be traced to March 8, 1857, when a group of New York women factory workers sparked a protest calling for better working…
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Southern California Realtors Eye Single Female Homebuyers
At a gathering of local real estate agents, Long Beach broker Sonia Moncayo said she loves selling to single women, as one herself. But more than that, it’s just good business. “They have money, they have savings, and they are happy with their own home,” Moncayo said. Single women are the largest group of homebuyers…
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Will Bank of America’s New Loan Program Boost Homeownership?
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers home loans that allow low down payments, as low as 3.5 percent; these loans however, need to be backed by private mortgage insurance, meaning an additional cost to already overextended homebuyers. Bank of America is set to launch a new program that will let homebuyers make a down payment…
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NAWRB Events Work To Inspire Women In Real Estate
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) works to bring women to the forefront of the housing industry with accountability and results by increasing the number of women in the boardrooms and executive offices of America. Along with their advocacy, NAWRB has several upcoming events to help inform their community of industry…
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Diversity & Inclusion: Effects on Homebuyers
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is receiving more attention in the business world, as a greater number of companies are increasing their efforts to include women and minorities in their workforce. A recent study, Women in the Workplace, conducted by LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Company reveals disappointing results; it shows that the American corporate world is…