Category: NAWRB Magazine
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Acoustic trends in housing relative to major trends in real estate
Three major trends are emerging in real estate that directly affect the acoustic requirements of a home or multi-family. On the surface these trends appear to be dissimilar, however each has a common thread when considering the required acoustic engineering of the space. The first trend in real estate involves young couples who are starting…
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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
When Homa Sadat found a lump in her breast at age 27, her gynecologist told her she was too young to have breast cancer. With the lump dismissed as a harmless cyst, Sadat didn’t think about it again until she felt a shooting pain. A biopsy of the lump confirmed breast cancer; a biopsy of…
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Safety First for Real Estate Agents
Beverly Carter was showing a new client a vacant property on Sept. 25 just as she would any other day for her job as a real estate agent in Little Rock, Arkansas. However, that day was different. Carter went missing. Friends, family members, volunteers and police spent countless hours searching, hoping and praying that Carter…
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Recap of IMN’s 3rd Annual Single Family Rental Investments Forum
Hundreds of real estate professionals flocked to Scottsdale, Arizona for IMN’s 3rd Annual Single Family Rental Investments forum. The event highlighted private equity, REITs, note buyers, bond investors, and fix & flippers. With a fluctuating market, it is important to reevaluate the relevancy of housing processes and how to approach them. The three-day forum tackled…
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Recap of Inman’s Real Estate Connect Think outside of the box
As a NAWRB Chairwomen, I enjoy attending real estate conferences around the country. I decide which one rises to the top every year. Since it is only February, one might call me bold to claim Inman Real Estate Connect New York is the best conference of 2015, but it will be hard to top. The…
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NAWRB’s Inaugural Conference Testimonials
Dear Desirée, I want to thank you for the invitation to participate in the 2014 National Association of Women in Real Estate Business (NAWRB) conference. You have an impressive organization that provides a powerful network not only for your membership but for organizations such as Freddie Mac. I probably gained more by attending than what…
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell Introduces Legislation S. 2693 – The Women’s Small Business Ownership Act of 2014
Bill would improve access to lending, business training and federal contracting for women-owned businesses Senator: ‘This legislation will help break through the 21st Century glass ceiling’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, joined Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Tammy…
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New Research Shows Funding Challenges Persist for Women-Owned Businesses
The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) released a new research report outlining the differences between men and women business owners, regarding the scale of business growth, amount and sources of financial capital, and the relationship between the two. Unfortunately, the statistics on funding for women-owned businesses, whether it concerns bank loans, angel investments, or VC…
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California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Annual Convention (CHCC)
Entrepreneurs, advocates for small businesses, community leaders, and government officials were all present at the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Annual Convention (CHCC) in Garden Grove, California. The convention celebrated the history and triumphs of the CHCC while establishing a strong dialogue between the Hispanic business community, business advocates, and government members. From an author…
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2014 Florida Realtors Conference
The focus of the 2014 Florida Realtors Conference was productivity, profitability, and professionalism for the more than 2,500 Realtors® that attended in Orlando. In addition to informative training sessions and countless networking opportunities, the conference included a lively Carnaval theme with a concert series that had bodies moving and hands clapping. Attendees had the opportunity…