Category: Housing
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Fannie Mae Creates Affordable Lending Product
Fannie Mae just made getting a mortgage easier with the release of their HomeReady mortgage. The new program will make homeownership possible for people who were previously deemed unqualified for loans.
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Baby Boomers Are Staying in their Single-Family Homes
The latest edition of Fannie Mae Housing Insights reports that the baby boomer generation is staying in their single-family homes, and not transitioning to apartment living as it was previously thought. The research reveals that the number of baby boomers—Americans born between 1946 and 1965—occupying single-family homes has shifted minimally in recent years, regardless of…
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The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) advocates and promotes for women-owned businesses specializing in housing. We are dedicated to providing women tools and opportunities for the economic growth and expansion of their businesses.
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NAWRB Magazine, Volume 4 Issue 4
We are proud to present Volume 4 Issue 4 of NAWRB Magazine. The theme for this issue is Women-Owned Businesses across the Housing Continuum. From the groundbreaking interagency OMWI standards to the FHFA’s Strategic Plan, our coverage informs readers of the most pertinent information regarding the thriving minority and women inclusion movement.
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The Potential Millennial Homebuyer
A survey conducted by The Collingwood Group, a Washington, D.C.-based business advisory firm, reveals that an increasing amount of millennials consider homeownership with absolute earnestness. The firm surveyed a random group of 650 people between July 5 and July 8, 2015 for the study.
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Obama Administration Releases Rule to End Segregation in Housing
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the Obama administration’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule, with the purpose of ending segregation in housing.
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Diversify Your Business at the NAWRB Conference
Attend our ‘Diversify Your Business Training’ seminar to learn how to expand your business through the utilization of your existing skill set. This means converting your current knowledge into revenue and advancement for your company.
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Millennials Set to Revitalize Housing Market
A survey conducted by Realtor.com from January 1 to June 15 of this year has revealed that the likelihood of millennials entering the housing market is growing.
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CFPB Postpones Effective TRID date to October 1
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a proposal on Wednesday to postpone the implementation date of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rule from August 1 to October 1.
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Lack of Affordable Housing Sparks New Tactics for Affordability
Affordable housing has become nothing but a distant memory for thousands of people nationwide. With rising rents, high-demand, and low-supply, states are employing their own tactics to boost the availability of affordable housing.