Top 4 Ways to Create a Happier Workplace for Everyone

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Whether you own a small business or large real estate firm, it’s important to create a positive and pleasant work environment to not only promote happiness but encourage a solid work ethic amongst your employees. If you work from home, you can still use the following tips to spruce up your home office and add excitement to each work day.

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How Women Can Practice Self-Care to Alleviate Stress

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People who work in the housing industry can often feel pressured to always be on top of their game. They have to constantly smile, be bubbly and upbeat. Since these people meet with clients regularly, they may feel it necessary to always put their best foot forward. While this is a nice thought, sometimes it’s just not possible. When we try to reach this impossible standard, it can be easy to feel mentally drained. Not to mention, we can feel phony and even anxious. So what can we do to help ensure that we’re keeping some of our mental energy to ourselves? The answer is self-care.

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5 Convenient Snacks For Working Women On The Go

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Women in the housing industry are always on the go. Whether you’re in escrow, real estate, or a mortgage broker, your stomach needs to stay  satisfied and you need to take  care of yourself. When hunger strikes, we tend to be low in energy and our metabolisms can slow down. The solution: pack nutritious on-the-go snacks. Snacks can help  ward off hunger pangs, keep you fuller longer and decrease overeating during mealtimes. Check these out:

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Expanded NY Legislation to Hinder "Zombie Properties"

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New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Monday his plan to resubmit an expanded bill that would hinder the proliferation of ‘zombie properties.’ The term ‘zombie properties’ refers to properties that have been abandoned by their owners, most often because of foreclosure, and are in disrepair.

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Expanded NY Legislation to Hinder “Zombie Properties”

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Monday his plan to resubmit an expanded bill that would hinder the proliferation of ‘zombie properties.’ The term ‘zombie properties’ refers to properties that have been abandoned by their owners, most often because of foreclosure, and are in disrepair.

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HUD Secretary Castro's Testimony before the House Financial Services Committee Ignites Opposition

Earlier this week, we blogged about the upcoming House Financial Services Committee hearing featuring U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro. The hearing, titled The Future of Housing in America: Oversight of the Federal Housing Administration, was directed towards the financial status of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the condition of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMIF), and recent initiatives to promote affordable housing.

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HUD Secretary Castro’s Testimony before the House Financial Services Committee Ignites Opposition

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Earlier this week, we blogged about the upcoming House Financial Services Committee hearing featuring U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro. The hearing, titled The Future of Housing in America: Oversight of the Federal Housing Administration, was directed towards the financial status of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the condition of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMIF), and recent initiatives to promote affordable housing.

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