Category: NAWRB Magazine
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Mature Women Gain Inspiration and Self-Confidence Dressing for Success
Women age 40 and above should dress for success in the mornings to be confident and inspired to do their best work. What women wear has a huge affect on their psyche. Donning polished clothing not only tells the world that you are self-assured and capable, it allows you to embody those characteristics. A study…
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China: Powerful Force in Global Real Estate
Soaring granite peaks hovering over the clouds. Glittering urban skylines with taxis weaving through bustling crowds. And let’s not forget about the vibrant hillsides in warm autumnal shades of red and orange, a result of mineral deposits and oxidization. These are some of the diverse characteristics of China, the third largest country in the world…
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How Mother Nature is Changing our Industry
If you look back on the last decade, a lot has been written about global warming and how Earth is shifting. With flooding occurring in some parts of the country and droughts in others, it is a crucial time to remain attune to earth’s changes. Regardless of your beliefs on global warming, an increasing amount…
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China’s New Middle Class Fueling Growth
China’s economic Great Leap Forward stands as one of the defining moments of the closing of the 20th century. Now an economic powerhouse, China and its $3.7 trillion in foreign exchange reserves are viewed by some with fear and trepidation. Others see it as an immense opportunity to create more widely shared prosperity, bring people…
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Muffy Davis: Breaking Barriers
Muffy Davis knows no bounds. She has won medals in multiple Paralympic Games as part of Team USA, holds over 25 World Cup titles, is a loving mother and wife and successful motivational speaker. She has triumphed through life’s challenges to become the accomplished woman she is today. As a young skier and Olympic hopeful,…
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Barbara Corcoran
Real Estate Mogul and Business Consultant Barbara Corcoran She took a bite out of the real estate world and turned her extensive knowledge into exhilarating opportunities on the hit television show “Shark Tank.” As one of the most sought-after investors, she shares how women business owners can achieve success. NAWRB: You’ve revealed your struggles with…
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What’s the SCORE?
Last month you read about all the fantastic resources available to you through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and its resource partners, including SCORE. This month we delve deeper into how SCORE assists entrepreneurs like you in starting and growing business enterprises every day all across the country. Started in 1964, SCORE (Service Corps…
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Constance Freedman Talks to NAWRB about NAR’s REach Program
Constance Freedman took some time out of her extraordinarily busy schedule to talk to us about Second City Ventures and REach. REach is NAR’s program to hand-pick technology startup companies that can provide value to the Real Estate Industry, and help them grow and integrate with the industry. The Second Century Ventures Fund (SCV) is…
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Who is Afraid of the Big Reit?
Let’s start with REITs. REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are often referred to as “real estate stock.” REITs are corporate entities that own a portfolio of properties and/or mortgage loans. Anyone can buy shares in a publicly traded REIT, and they are an attractive option for investors, since they offer the benefits of property…
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Celebrating REOMAC’s 30th Anniversary: 2015 Annual Education Summit & Expo
REOMAC’s 2015 Annual Education Summit & Expo in Dallas was a great success as the Association celebrated its 30th Anniversary with great style and substance. Attendees enjoyed exceptional Servicer Roundtables, Training Sessions, General Sessions, and Breakout Sessions—as well as two major social networking events, including the Annual REOMAC Foundation Charity Fundraiser. One of the REOMAC…