Category: Great Articles
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Mortgage Rates Drop Further: Is This Hope for Potential Homebuyers?
According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) for this week, mortgage rates have continued to drop for the third week in a row. The organization polls approximately 125 banks and lenders nationwide regarding fees, rates and closing discount points for different mortgage products like the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM), 15-year FRM and the…
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Picking the Right Accommodation: Hotels Vs Airbnb
Airbnb, a San Francisco based “community marketplace” for travelers has revolutionized the way people choose to stay during a business trip or vacation. The human aspect of the deal is probably what attracts most travelers who prefer to live like a local rather than a tourist. But is the company staying true to their original…
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The Struggle with Housing Affordability
The theme for the 2016 housing market is “the challenge of housing affordability coupled with expected modest economic growth,” according to a recent report from Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. The research group asserts that continued labor market demand will result in higher wages and job security in the coming year, and…
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Honoring the Life and Work of Martin Luther King Jr.
Most admired for his “I have a dream…” address, Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent Baptist minister and civil-rights activist who left a lasting impression on the nation’s dealings with race. He had an important role to play in the creation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of…
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Diversity in the Workforce: The Latest Report
The Professional Diversity Network released its latest Diversity Jobs Index and Report (DJR) that provides an insight into the job market for the fourth quarter of 2015. It also presents data on the involvement of women in the workforce and employment trends among diverse employee groups.
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Will the Luxury Real Estate Buyer Please Stand Up?
The Department of Treasury announced on Wednesday that it would work to increase transparency in luxury real estate transactions. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) yesterday issued Geographic Targeting Orders (GTO) that will, for the time being, require selected American title insurance companies to identify the buyer behind companies purchasing luxury real estate properties in…
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Start-up India, Stand Up India: Promoting Entrepreneurship in India
Did you know that India is third in the list of nations with maximum startups and is right behind the U.S. and U.K.? According to the Your Story Research: Indian Startups Funding Report for 2015, $9 billion was invested on Indian startups in 2015 and the 2016 has started with an impressive $38 million in…
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Announcing NAWRB’s Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) Chairwoman
IRVINE, CA – The NAWRB Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) is proud to announce Rebecca Steele as our newly appointed chairwoman. Steele is the Founder and CEO of Steele Advisory and Services, LLC. and brings with her over 20 years as a financial industry expert working with the nation’s largest banks. As a woman…
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NWBC Annual Report: 10 Million Strong
The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) recently released their 2015 Annual Report, 10 Million Strong: The Tipping Point for Women’s Entrepreneurship, detailing last year’s developments, the Council’s accomplishments and their insights and suggestions for the new year. In the email announcing the report’s release, NWBC executive director Amanda Brown states that this is “a time…
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How Much Of Your Paycheck Will Rent Take?
Americans spent $535 billion on rent in 2015, according to a recent report from Zillow. “That’s a lot,” you might be thinking, or, “So, what? A lot of people rent in this country.” Here’s some context for you; this is 19 more billions used on rent in 2015 than the year before, a near four…