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Women’s Homeownership Initiative (WHI)
Homeownership is a central part of the American dream, for most people, it is the American Dream. Owning a home connotes success and achievement. As women progress in the workforce and receive the consideration and participation they have earned, it is essential to fortify their growth with strong economic foundations. Why is it important for…
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Growing Your Business to Include an Affluent Global Clientele
Is part of your 2016 business plan to attract a more global, affluent clientele? The world is getting smaller and smaller, particularly for those with means who are even more world-wise than previous generations. Therefore, growing your business to target, attract and retain this appealing demographic makes sense. However, it’s not for everyone. Attracting affluent…
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NAWRB Responds to Proposed Rule on Overtime Eligibility
The Honorable Thomas E. Perez Secretary, Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 The Honorable Dr. David Weil Administrator, Wage and Hour Division Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) Comments: “Defining and…
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The Buying Power of Asian Americans
The housing market has been turbulent for the past decade, but 2016 has started with a positive trend. According to the Nationwide Economics’ Health of Housing Markets (HoHM) Report, the Leading Index of Healthy Housing Markets (LIHHM) for the third quarter of 2015 was higher than 100, their neutral number, and this typically designates a healthy…
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HISPANIC WOMEN ARE THE KEY TO HISPANIC BUYING POWER
As Hispanics continue to thrive—in education, career, resources, representation—their access to capital and buying power will increase accordingly and their purchases will have a significant impact on the economy, not the least of which will be the purchase of a home. It is crucial to learn the best ways to serve Hispanic homebuyers, not only…
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Whither Housing
U.S. housing market data has been sending mixed messages over the past year. On the negative side, existing home sales had been growing steadily since the start of 2015, but slumped sharply in August. Data from the Flow of Funds (FOF) shows outstanding mortgage debt has yet to rise in any meaningful way and, worse,…
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NAWRB Responds to Final Interagency
Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 mandated that federal agencies institute an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI). The act distinguishes each OMWI as, “responsible for all matters of the agency relating to diversity in management, employment, and business activities.” Furthermore, to determine the efficacy of…
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Recap of 2015 NAWRB Conference
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) held its 2nd Annual Conference, “Historic Diversity and Inclusion Movement,” August 17th-19th in Long Beach, CA. As a testament to our dedication to bring women to the forefront, 84 percent of our speakers were women in executive positions, who shared their best practices, personal stories…
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OMWI Update from Congresswoman Maxine Waters
As part of NAWRB’s commitment to bring women’s diversity and inclusion to the forefront, Congresswoman Maxine Waters provides an OMWI update: NAWRB: Throughout your career protecting the consumer has been a very important priority for you. Can you provide an update on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act since our last conference…
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Strengthening the Women’s Culture
What a profound statement! It is with the same fervor as Madeleine Albright that NAWRB supports other women. Like the first female U.S. Secretary of State, we believe that other women, organizations, companies in the public and private sectors and the government must follow suit. As the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) movement continues working for…