Category: Great Articles
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NAWRB Continues to be a Voice for Women During Inauguration Weekend
As the nation begins a new chapter, NAWRB is here in Washington, D.C. to continue our work with additional leaders and partnerships in women’s gender equality during this historic time. NAWRB has valued working alongside the Small Business Administration (SBA), National Women’s Business Council (NWBC), White House Council on Women and Girls, and other leaders…
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SBA Seeking Funding Proposals for Entrepreneurship Training for Service Members, Military Spouses and Veterans
Today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a release inviting funding proposals from state, local and tribal government agencies, institutions of higher learning and non-profit organizations to “provide ‘Boots to Business’ entrepreneurship training to service members, military spouses, and veterans.” The SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) is hosting the competition, which will…
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VIDEO: 2016 NAWRB Year in Review
In 2016, we moved the needle in the right direction in the women’s movement for gender equality. As we start 2017, NAWRB continues our mission by showcasing the power, value and importance of women and women-owned businesses in the housing ecosystem.
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NMSDC Programs Help Minority Business Enterprises Achieve Higher Objectives: Application Period is Open Now; Deadline Soon for CATAPULT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2017 PRESS CONTACT: PHIL THURSTON (212) 944-2430 x127; phil.thurston@nmsdc.org Three programs instituted by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (www.nmsdc.org) are making it possible for owners and management of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to aim for and succeed in growth opportunities. The newest program, Catapult, joins the Minority Business Executive…
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NAWRB Opens Washington, D.C. Office
Washington, D.C. – January 17, 2017 –The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) announced today the opening of their Washington, D.C. Office headed by Silvia N. Rathell, Washington D.C. Satellite Office Government Relations Chairwoman assisting the organization’s growth in government advocacy on behalf of women’s gender equality and women-owned businesses in…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 16, 2017
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an annual federal holiday observed on the third Monday in January honoring the life, teachings and achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. As we enter the weekend celebrating one of our country’s most important activists and visionaries, and millions of Americans enjoy a day off work, we encourage you…
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The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate
The Swanepoel Power 200 (SP200) is a flagship list that ranks the most powerful and influential residential real estate professionals working in the industry today. The rankings are meticulously calculated, taking into account everything from LinkedIn pages to annual reports, resulting in over 600 hours of research and evaluation.
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Thank You to the Unsung Heroes of the Women’s Movement for Gender Equality
As 2017 begins and the transition in administrations nears, I’ve lost count of the number of emails I’ve received from people who will soon leave or have left their current positions in the government. With these emails, I’m reminded of the beautiful, pivotal relationships we have formed with these professionals since our formation in 2009.
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Latest Legal Issues in Real Estate Trends
In 2007, the Great Recession hit the real estate market. As a result, there were unprecedented increases in foreclosures—approximately 8 million homes were foreclosed—and short sales due to losses of income and depreciation in the value of homes. The situation was compounded by loans secured by real estate, for which borrowers did not qualify. There…