Cubicles vs. Open Office Space

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Approximately 70 percent of American workplaces have an open office layout, leaving cubicles and offices as the less popular choice in today’s workforce. An open office is a relatively new trend, especially among innovative companies looking to boost productivity and develop company culture. How do different offices affect employees, and which one is right for your company?

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Director Defends CFPB

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray appeared before the House Financial Services Committee yesterday for the first time since September of last year, to provide a semi-annual update on behalf of the agency. In the much-anticipated hearing, Cordray stood by CFPB decisions and was, as expected, flooded with criticisms.
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Getting Creative with Homebuying

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Amid the checklist of prospective homebuyers, you’ll find things like saving for a down payment, obtaining a mortgage, desired characteristics for their future neighborhood; one worry current buyers may not be aware about is low inventory. In a market where home prices are appreciating, the harsh reality that after saving for a home you may not be able to even find one you like is sobering.
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Join NAWRB At These Events!

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As the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB), we are dedicated to advocating on behalf of women in the housing continuum. In addition to our international magazine, annual conferences and diverse outreach efforts, our advocacy work takes us across the country; whether it’s in Los Angeles, Florida, New York or Washington, D.C. Represented always by our Founder and CEO Desiree Patno, NAWRB is in attendance at pivotal industry events and remains a constant, unwavering voice for our community.
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Homes Worth Less than Homeowners Expect

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Do you know how much your home is worth? If you’re like most homeowners, you can provide a fairly accurate estimate of your home equity. To those who underestimate the value of their homes, discovering the true price is a welcome surprise, but what if you found out your home isn’t worth nearly what you had anticipated?

Quicken Loans recently released its monthly Home Price Perception Index (HPPI) and Home Value Index (HVI) for February revealing that current home appraisals fall significantly short of homeowner estimates. Despite these findings, the mortgage lender’s chief economist Bob Walters assures that the national HPPI resides within normal levels notwithstanding its modest growth.
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Happy International Women’s Day!

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March 8 marks International Women Day, a day when we celebrate the achievements of women around the world. March is National Women’s History Month in the United States, the origins of which can be traced to March 8, 1857, when a group of New York women factory workers sparked a protest calling for better working conditions. March 8 was ultimately recognized as International Women’s Day and was observed for the first time in 1909. 
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