6 Smart Ways Professional Women Should Be More “Selfish”

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There are certain times in life when it is okay to be “selfish.” When we take care of ourselves, we tend to be more confident, which translates into being more successful in our careers and having more energy in every aspect of our lives. Check out our list of the best times to have your own interest in mind.

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High-Price Deal: Blackstone Buys Chicago’s Willis Tower

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Blackstone Group, a private equity firm, is set to purchase the Willis Tower in Chicago—formerly known as the Sears Tower—for $1.3 billion. Excluding New York, the record-breaking price is the highest amount that has been paid for an office tower within the United States.

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3 Successful Ways To Market To Millennial Homebuyers

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If you’re a real estate agent, marketing to millennials can be beneficial to your business, as they are the largest age group in America. If you are not a millennial yourself, you may have preconceived notions about those born in or after 1981, which can hinder the way you sell to them. We reveal the following tips to help significantly increase  your chances of selling to millennials.

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NAWRB is looking for an experienced Web Developer!

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The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is looking for an experienced and passionate Web Developer who can build a custom WordPress site. The Web Developer will create and implement our full website redesign project, manage development, and report progress to our CEO.

Responsibilities and Expectations:  

  • Create a brand new NAWRB Website on WordPress that includes but is not limited to the following:
    • Membership portal with searchable directory, member profiles, login and other key functions
    • SEO and advertising options
    • Online store with a shopping cart system to purchase products and memberships
    • Available beyond redesign timeframe for additional support in maintaining new website
    • Flexible template for future expansion

Experience:

  • 3/5 years experience with PHP and Mysql
  • Background in web design and/or web development
  • Experience with maintaining WordPress-powered websites
  • Familiarity with SEO best practices is preferred
  • Familiarity with Google Analytics and website optimization best practices.

If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume and a portfolio of work samples to laurie.keys@www.nawrb.com.

 

Major Supreme Court Decision to Affect Mortgage Industry

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In a unanimous decision on Monday, the Supreme Court held that the Department of Labor does not have to adhere to notice-and-comment procedures as outlined in the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). Perez v. Mortgage Bankers Association was the landmark case that allowed the Justices to come to this decision.

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4 Constructive Substitutions To Mindless Eating

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Do you find yourself eating a lot, even when you’re not technically hungry? People often do this  because they are stressed about work, bored, or because they don’t want to deal with certain emotions. We often don’t check in with ourselves to find out if our stomachs really are grumbling, or if we’re eating because of something else. There are more constructive things we can do for our minds and bodies rather than filling it with food to fill the void.  Continue reading