Category: News
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From Puppies to Houses, Flexibility Breeds Happiness
When we prepare to make a new purchase we know exactly what we want, down to the smallest detail. Some products are easier to select than others; you decide what you want, check availability, and buy the product from the store that has it in stock.
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Expanding Your Business Through Innovation
Every entrepreneur knows age-old business advice—study your market, build relationships, know your competition, find a mentor, have a business plan—as well they should; it’s decisive advice that works. But what can you do when you have invested in these proven strategies for years, built your business on them, and suddenly plateau? Business strategists and other…
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Happy Holidays from NAWRB!
The adorned trees in front windows, decorative neighborhood lights and bustling shopping malls all communicate the same message, the holidays are coming! The recently decreased traffic on the way to work suggests that many have already begun their holiday vacations and are travelling around the country to be with their loved ones during this…
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No House for the Holidays
The recovering housing market—home prices are the highest they’ve been since July 2006, appreciating 5.5 percent annually in September, according to the recently released S&P Case-Shiller index—unfortunately has not translated to improved homeownership rates.
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Open Houses: Cookies Can’t Redeem a First Impression
Think about your favorite products, your favorite cereal, chips or toothpaste. Whatever the merchandise, we all have preferred items that aren’t the most inexpensive or even “best” product on the market. This is because when we find something we like—because of the way it works, its appearance or a memory with which we associate…
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Federal Reserve Board encouraging “consumers to closely monitor their financial accounts”
The holiday spirit is in full tow! From malls across America to online retailers, consumers are excitedly shopping for their loved ones’ perfects gifts. You must always remember to keep track of your finances during the holidays, a time when your accounts are experiencing increased activity.
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Recruiting and Retaining in Today’s World
“Times are changing,” a phrase that has been uttered by countless people throughout time. In regards to recruiting and retention, what has changed is the workplace and work culture. The office isn’t what it used to be, and neither are professional relationships. A growing number of workers are reaping the benefits of technology and flexible work…
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Know Before You Lose!
Small businesses often struggle as a result of limited capital and few employees, and they shouldn’t be adversely affected by resources meant to assist them. Unfortunately, there are several unknown risks.
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Call for Women Leaders in the Housing Ecosystem!
As NAWRB’s advocacy propels us and the women’s movement forward, we need additional women speakers leveraging NAWRB’s national platform with their business. Be part of the national movement for women’s homeownership and investment, utilization of women-owned businesses and the increase of women in all management positions.
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Women Are Better than Men at Paying their Mortgages
It’s true, women are better at paying their mortgages, despite imbalances ranging from the 26 percent gender wage gap to a lack of women in boardrooms and C-suites across America.