Tag: homeownership
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Hispanic Homeownership Rate Increases for Fifth Consecutive Year in 2019
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) released The 2019 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report®, the tenth installment of their annual report, which synthesizes data and research of a broad cross-section within and outside of the housing industry. The purpose of the report is “to evaluate how the U.S. Hispanic population is faring…
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Know the Rules of the Game® for Homeownership with Angie Weeks
Welcome to the very first episode of the Know the Rules of the Game® Podcast, hosted by Desiree Patno, CEO of Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB)! Her first guest is Angie Weeks, a broker at Metro Estates, NAWRB Certified Delegate Spokeswoman and creator of 2020 Homeownership Day at Chapman University, who joins…
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Join NAWRB at the OC Home Fair at Chapman University on Jan. 18th!
If you are looking to buy or sell a home or investment property, you don’t want to miss the 8th Annual OC Home Fair on January 18t, 2020 at Chapman University from 10 AM to 12:45 PM, PST. Attendees will have access to a variety of free educational classes from industry experts, including Desiree Patno,…
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WHER Chat: Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
From September 15th to October 15th, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, stories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Mexico, Central and South America, Spain and the Caribbean. The observance began in September 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week and was expanded into a month in 1989.
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AREAA Releases 2019 State of Asia America Report
The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) just released the 2019 State of Asia America Report, which provides a thorough profile of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPIs)communities residing in the United States. The report provides information on the education, homeownership rates, economic impact, consumerism and other important topics on this often underrepresented and…
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10 Most Popular Cities for Millennial Homebuyers
We often hear that Millennials are currently driving the housing market. This rings true even for those in their 20’s nearing their 30’s, a prime time for first-time buyers. In a recent report, Realtor lists the most popular U.S. cities for Millennial homebuyers between the ages of 20 and 29 by looking at where they…
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How Agents Can Better Serve Single-Women Homebuyers
Married couples might comprise the greatest share of homebuyers, but single women follow close behind, especially retired women over the age of 55, according to the Wall Street Journal. Gone are the days when women had to wait until marriage to buy a home; now, women are feeling more confident in creating their own sanctuary…
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The Hispanic Potential Buying Power of 1.7 Trillion Dollars
The goal of every business is to make a profit and the real estate industry is no different. An often undermined market is the Hispanic and this article will help you uncover the potential within the Hispanic market that most overlook, which means millions of dollars for businesses looking to invest in this market. Tap…
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Housing Starts at Lowest in More Than Two Years
According to a report by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the number of homes that were being built as of December 2018 was at its lowest level in the more than two years. The decrease in housing starts during this period indicates that developers are anticipating fewer new houses that will be sold this year.…
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Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Conclude Expansion in Single-Family Rental Market
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced yesterday that government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will end their expansion into the single-family rental market by halting the single-family rental pilot programs initiated in the last two years. The FHFA has concluded that the market is able to run smoothly without the assistance of GSEs,…