Category: Great Articles
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Housing Affordability Hindering Fiscal Growth
High-productivity markets are not the key to increasing economic growth due to the lack of housing affordability. The National Bureau of Economic Research found that high-profile locations such as San Francisco, New York and San Jose are not generating the GDP growth that they should be.
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How Businesses Can Incorporate the Sharing Economy for Higher Success
The sharing economy is picking up speed. It is defined as a peer-to-exchange of goods and services, in which citizens rent or share resources. Companies involved in the sharing economy include Airbnb—where a host rents out part of his or her home to someone looking for a temporary place to stay. Companies like this are…
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InnovateHER: Weaving New Stories for Women’s Lives
The topic of this year’s Women’s History Month is Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives. As we look back at the changes throughout history, women’s presence in our economy has shifted significantly. Now we have more women in the workforce than ever before, a number that is close to surpassing that of men. Gender equality…
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This Week at NAWRB
As the week concludes, we bring you our exclusive recap of the weekly developments at NAWRB headquarters. Like what you’re reading? Click here to become a NAWRB member and get involved! Together, we can work towards a better future for women and women-owned businesses in the housing economy.
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LinkedIn expert
NAWRB will be featuring eleven year LinkedIn expert, Melissa Washington next Friday at 8:30 am PST for NAWRB members only!
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Why Professional Women are Needed to Rebuild the Economy
More women are needed in the workforce to strengthen the economy. Seventy percent of consumers are female and to help sell to this demographic, women need to be employed to have a say in the wants and needs of the female customer. It can be difficult for professional women to thrive in the workforce due…
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Bill to Provide Temporary Legal Protection from TRID
In an effort to protect those affected by the upcoming implementation of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID), Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) and Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) have introduced a bill that will provide temporary legal protection.
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National Small Business Week 2015
National Small Business Week—an event that highlights the outstanding contributions small business owners and entrepreneurs make—took place on May 8, 2015 at the White House South Court Auditorium in Washington, D.C. Since 1963, the President has issued a proclamation designating one week each year as National Small Business Week. In addition to the event showcasing…
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Freddie Mac’s 2015 Q1 Net Income Doubles from Q4
Freddie Mac’s net income for the first quarter of 2015 almost doubled from Q4. According to Freddie Mac’s Q1 2015 Financial Report, its net income is now at 524 million.
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Don’t Miss the NAWRB Membership Drive!
Celebrate National Small Business Week and promote collaboration among women by participating in the NAWRB Membership Drive. Now through June 30th, NAWRB members have the opportunity to receive NAWRB Dollars through our drive. Current members receive a 10% referral fee when signing up a friend. This fee, translated into NAWRB Dollars, can be used for…