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Newsletter: New Certified Delegate Spokeswomen – Women Entrepreneurs Denied Loans
Announcing Two New
NAWRB Certified Delegate Spokeswomen!
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce Esther Ayuk, MPH, R.Ph, Managing Broker, Bess Realty Professionals and Maria Zendejas, CEO/Realtor, Realty World Golden Era as new Certified Delegate Spokeswomen!
“We are thrilled to announce our new Certified Delegate Spokeswomen,” stated Desirée Patno, NAWRB CEO and President. “As local experts in their communities, our spokeswomen are strategically leveraging NAWRB’s national platform for success. By increasing the presence of executive women speakers in government, public and private forums, NAWRB is strengthening and expanding women’s economic growth.”
Why Do Women Entrepreneurs Get Denied Loans?
Recently, the American Bankers Association (ABA) met with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to discuss Dodd-Frank Act Section 1071, which requires financial institutions to report women-owned, minority-owned and small business lending data. Although this collection of information may represent significant costs and burdens to financial institutions, it is imperative that it take place.
HUD Sets Aside $38 million to Fight Housing Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week that it is “making $38 million available to fight housing discrimination through the Department’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP).” Three FHIP funding notices will offer grants supporting various fair housing activities, from public education efforts to fair housing testing in the rental market. The deadline for applications is September 18, 2017.
Protecting Pets Hurt by Domestic Violence
Pets are important parts of our lives, bringing us incredible joy as they grow and providing loving companionship. As a result of this connection, our pets are often hit just as hard as us during challenging times, but they have no say in how their life changes as a result.
In the News!
FHFA Reopens and Extends RFI Deadline to September 1
The FHFA is reopening and extending the input period to Sept. 1, 2017 to allow interested parties more time to consider additional information on issues facing qualified mortgage borrowers with Limited English Proficiency.
Schedule for Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics and ACS
The U.S. Census Bureau schedule for the release of the 2016 income, poverty and health insurance coverage statistics from the Annual Social and Economic Supplement to the Current Population Survey and the 2016 American Community Survey has been announced.
Upcoming Events
If an event involves women’s equality and supporting the women’s movement, NAWRB strives to be there. Join us to take part in making a better tomorrow!
August 24-25: California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Annual Convention
Attendees will participate in workshops focused on tools for business owners, California energy and water issues, procurement opportunities for small business, and more.
August 25-27: Equilibrium
Over three days, 750+ of the world’s most influential business and environmental thought leaders will convene to drive innovative, actionable solutions for the planet.
September 6-8: AMERICATALYST 2017
This year will feature two events held sequentially, with one full day of sessions for AMERICATALYST 2017: CTRL_ALT+DEL?, followed by one action-packed day of AMERICATALYST 2017: RENTING, THE FUTURE.
October 21: mPowering You MBA’s Summit For Women in Real Estate Finance
MBA welcomes you to mPowering You, bringing women in the real estate finance industry together. Hear from a variety of inspirational top executives, including NAWRB CEO & President Desiree Patno, who are paving the way for women in our industry.
November 30: DC Finance – Real Estate Family Office Meetings
DC Finance’s 2017 NYC Meeting is dedicated to one of the most prominent investment sectors in the portfolios of family offices and high net worth individuals – real estate.
December 4-5: MBA Summit On Diversity and Inclusion
MBA’s Summit on Diversity and Inclusion brings together industry leaders for in-depth and productive discussions on this seminal topic.
December 6: DC Finance – Florida Family Office & Wealth Management Annual Conference
DC Finance will host its fourth U.S. wealth management conference alongside Art Basel and followed by a week of luxury events dedicated to our guests.
Newsletter: New Certified Delegate Spokeswomen – Women Entrepreneurs Denied Loans
07
Aug
Microsoft Office 365 Business: Special Launch – Video: Millennials & Homeownership
01
Aug
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Newsletter: Women Leaders – Economic Strategies
01
Aug
NAWRB MOU California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce – Women’s Homeownership Events & Recaps
Dodd-Frank Seventh Anniversary – NAWRB D&I Leadership Council Power Luncheon
Women’s Impact in Homeownership & Poverty
Intense overview of how women’s homeownership is more than a home purchase. From our women buyers, community homeownership programs and providers of community outreach, join in on the conversation!
Homeownership holds incredible power to change women’s lives. The independence and economic foothold from buying a home can mean the difference leading to a life some women only dream of.
Let’s turn dreamers into believers and renters into homeowners!
What challenges and unique experiences do women encounter and how can we become an expert to better serve this emerging market?
Women’s poverty is a pervasive problem hindering women from creating better lives and purchasing homes. According to the U.S. Census Bureau:
- Women currently endure a 25 percent gender wage gap
- In the U.S., 29 percent of families headed by women with no husband present live below the poverty level
- Of these families, 39.2 percent have children below 18 years of age
- Of families, 43.9 percent have children below 5 years of age
Poverty prevents women from reaching milestones such as living independently and owning homes. The economic challenge of living in financially underprivileged states has profoundly adverse effects on women’s families and their upward mobility.
In July 2017, the National Association of Women in Real Estate Business (NAWRB), a leading voice for women in the housing ecosystem, will release the first installment of the NAWRB Women in the Housing Ecosystem Report.
This report raises awareness of women entrepreneurs’ successes and obstacles, and analyzes the ramifications of workplace gender imbalances on women’s homeownership.
To further examine the connection between poverty and women’s lack of homeownership, illustrating the pervasive manner in which these two factors intertwine to help prevent women’s progress, the report shines a light on the power of homeownership to cement one’s economic foundation and professional success.
Millennials Driving Real Estate Investment
Millennials are Driving the Trend in Real
Estate Investment
Many have been skeptical that Millennials are interested in homebuying, but various reports show Millennials’ growing interest in real estate investment. A RealtyShares report on Americans’ investment preferences indicates that 55 percent of Millennials are interested in real estate. This interest is mirrored in research from Fannie Mae that states 85 percent of Millennials see real estate as a good investment.
A recent Forbes article shows they are driving the trend of real estate investment and investing less in the stock market. A little over half of Americans were investing in the stock market last year, a decrease from almost two-thirds in 2007. In the report, Millennials were asked to choose the “best-performing investment since 2000.” While 40 percent reported uncertainty, 25 percent chose the stock market, and 20 percent of Millennials believed real estate performed the best since 2000.
Desirée Patno, NAWRB CEO & 
President, Named Top 4 Real
Estate Influencer to Follow
“I am honored and humbled to be Ranked #4 amid the Top 10 Real Estate Influencers to Follow from Entrepreneur.com. As NAWRB continues our mission to advance women’s diversity and inclusion in the housing ecosystem, I am energized by the depths of conversations we are having to drive women to the forefront with accountability and results. Finding passionate, committed strategic partners and individuals in moving the needle in the right direction for women to have a seat at the table for economic growth is a dream come true.” -Desirée Patno
Women Entrepreneurs Make
Progress on the Policy Front
When I first began advocating for women entrepreneurs over 15 years ago, I was excited to take on the challenge. At that point the majority of meetings I went to on Capitol Hill consisted mostly of men, and no one was focusing on women business owners. For the first five years, I spent most of my time convincing the Congress that women business owners cared about economic issues that affected the growth of their business instead of the social issues “women” cared about. Not only was there a lack of understanding about women entrepreneurs, there was also a disparity between male-owned and women-owned businesses. The women’s business community’s favorite phrase was “we want a seat at the table.”
NAWRB Nexus Conference
2017: Early Bird Special Ends
May 31, 2017
The NAWRB Conference is the nucleus, the center, and the source of business sustainability. As a non-partisan organization, NAWRB still has a seat at the table. Our relationships at the forefront allow us an inside look at government contracting forecasts. What opportunities does the future hold? Millions of dollars in procurement contracts and vendor relations were secured from connections made at the 2016 NAWRB Conference. Unlock your business growth!
NAWRB Roaring Thirty Award Nominations! DEADLINE May 31
The NAWRB Roaring Thirty Awards honor the women leaders in the housing ecosystem making a difference with a seat at the table for women. These are trailblazers succeeding through unprecedented obstacles and demonstrating women’s power as influencers in business.
In the News!
The Federal Government Achieves Small Business Procurement Contracting Goal for the 4th Consecutive Year
The federal government has reached its small business federal contracting goal for the 4th consecutive year, awarding 24.34% ($99.96 billion) in federal contract dollars to small businesses.
Census Bureau Highlights Travel Data
The U.S. Census Bureau released a series of travel-related products to highlight travel dataduring peak tourist seasons.
Upcoming Events
If an event involves women’s equality and supporting the women’s
movement, NAWRB strives to be there. Join us to take part in making
a better tomorrow!
May 25: InnovateHER Challenge 2017
NAWRB is excited to announce that we are once again co-sponsoring the InnovateHER Challenge 2017 with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)! The InnovateHER competition aims at discovering women entrepreneurs with innovative ideas.
June 8: C.A.R. WomanUP! Conference
This one-day event dedicated to the empowerment of women will help you grow your business, develop your career and connect with other leaders in the California brokerage community.
June 8-9: IMN 2nd Annual Residential Mortgage Notes, Non- & Re-Performing Loans Symposium
With approximately $20 billion in non-performing loans already sold in 2016, the conference is well-timed for the industry to discuss the trading in the market.
June 20-21: MBA National Advocacy Conference 2017
The National Advocacy Conference is the largest advocacy event of the year focused solely on the issues facing real estate finance.
June 20-22: WBENC National Conference & Business Fair 2017
With three days of programming, the conference features lectures and presentations from today’s thought leaders, engaging panel discussions and more.
June 29: The Latino Coalition Economic Opportunity Summit
Guest speakers will delve into the most topical issues during a day that will cover TLC’s “four C’s” of business ownership: Capital, Capacity, Contracts and Cost.
July 16-19: NAWRB 4th Annual Conference, Women’s Collaboration for the Future
The NAWRB Annual Conference will highlight actionable solutions to increase women’s gender equality in the American workplace. The only way to beat the competition tomorrow is by preparing today. Register to take your business to new heights!
Announcing the Inaugural NAWRB Certified Delegate Spokeswomen Graduating Class
06
Apr
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) has launched a national Certified Delegate Spokeswoman Program. Industry veterans specializing in the housing ecosystem will bring laser focus to women’s economic issues with one, unified voice. The nature of the program will perpetuate nationwide collaboration to mitigate gender-based imbalances in the workforce and increase small business sustainability, especially women-owned.
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