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The Rise of Empowered Parenting: Social Media Sparks a Revolution of Embracing Imperfection and Authenticity Among Parents

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Lundi, mars 25, 2024

As the antidote to feeling shame and judgment resulting in high levels of stress, today’s parents are prioritizing authenticity, humor and personal well-being on their parenting journeys.

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  • As the antidote to feeling shame and judgment resulting in high levels of stress, today’s parents are prioritizing authenticity, humor and personal well-being on their parenting journeys.
  • They are forsaking unrealistic standards for showcasing raw, relatable moments, whether in person or on social networks.
  • Social media has contributed to this new, empowered approach to embracing imperfections.
  • According to a recent Pew Research study, 65% of parents rarely or never feel judged by their community of parents.

ExchangeRight Now Serving Over 8,000 Investors

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Mardi, avril 2, 2024

ExchangeRight is honored to have provided every ExchangeRight investor with monthly distributions that have met or exceeded initial projections from inception-to-date across all 93 of the company's past and current offerings.

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  • ExchangeRight is honored to have provided every ExchangeRight investor with monthly distributions that have met or exceeded initial projections from inception-to-date across all 93 of the company's past and current offerings.
  • The ExchangeRight team is deeply grateful to the representatives and advisors who have trusted the company to deliver attractive returns and strategic exits for their clients.
  • Joshua Ungerecht, a managing partner at ExchangeRight, added that this milestone is especially meaningful to ExchangeRight given its investor-centric focus.
  • We are honored to steward the trust of so many investors, advisors, and representatives who look to ExchangeRight to provide investments that target tax-deferral, capital preservation, stable income, and strategic exits."

Redfin Analysis: Black Millennials Are Half As Likely to Own a Home As White Millennials

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024

That’s the largest gap of any generation, but Black Americans are much less likely to own their home than white Americans at every age.

Key Points: 
  • That’s the largest gap of any generation, but Black Americans are much less likely to own their home than white Americans at every age.
  • White adult Gen Zers are nearly twice as likely as Black adult Gen Zers to own their home, with respective homeownership rates of 30% and 16%.
  • Just over half (52%) of Black Gen Xers own their home, compared to 80% of white Gen Xers.
  • But the racial homeownership gap persists because it has grown at a similar pace for white millennials and Gen Xers.

LegalShield Data Reveals Mixed Consumer Experience: High Bankruptcy, Lower Stress

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Mardi, février 20, 2024

LegalShield released its January Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) showing a slight decline in overall stress, but a nearly 4-year high in bankruptcy inquiries.

Key Points: 
  • LegalShield released its January Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) showing a slight decline in overall stress, but a nearly 4-year high in bankruptcy inquiries.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220544582/en/
    LegalShield’s primary index, the Consumer Stress Legal Index, declined 3.2 points to 63.5, principally due to a seasonal decline in overall consumer finance inquiries.
  • “Our data bucks prevailing wisdom: While we saw the expected seasonal easing of consumer stress felt by our members, we just posted a post-pandemic record for bankruptcy inquiries,” said LegalShield CEO Warren Schlichting.
  • LegalShield receives approximately 150,000 contacts each month from consumers seeking legal help in more than 90 areas of law, including key consumer issues.

32% of Homes for Sale in the Fourth Quarter Were Newly Built—Just Shy of the Record High

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Jeudi, février 1, 2024

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Nationwide, 31.8% of U.S. single-family homes for sale in the fourth quarter were new construction, according to a new report from Redfin ( redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Nationwide, 31.8% of U.S. single-family homes for sale in the fourth quarter were new construction, according to a new report from Redfin ( redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.
  • That’s comparable with 31.9% a year earlier, which is the highest level of any fourth quarter on record.
  • Newly built homes are taking up a growing share of the for-sale housing pie for two primary reasons:
    Homebuilding has increased.
  • Homebuilding has been on an upward trajectory since 2009 as builders have slowly climbed their way out of the hole caused by the Great Recession.

President/CEO of Tyndall Federal Credit Union Announces Retirement After 20 Years of Distinguished Service

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Mardi, janvier 30, 2024

The Tyndall Federal Credit Union Board of Directors announced today that Jim Warren will retire as President and CEO of the Credit Union effective January 2025, after an exemplary 20-year tenure.

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  • The Tyndall Federal Credit Union Board of Directors announced today that Jim Warren will retire as President and CEO of the Credit Union effective January 2025, after an exemplary 20-year tenure.
  • He joined Tyndall in 2004 upon his departure from Firefighters Federal Credit Union (Houston, TX), where he served as CEO.
  • Before that, he held roles as CEO of C-E Federal Credit Union (Houston, TX) and Vice President of Accounting at Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union (Pasadena, TX).
  • During this transition period, Warren will work closely with the Board to ensure a seamless handover, and he will continue to lead the Credit Union until his retirement date.

Northwestern Mutual Announces Senior Leadership Changes

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Jeudi, février 1, 2024

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO John Schlifske today announced senior leadership changes as part of the company's overall succession planning process to best position the company's leadership team for the future.

Key Points: 
  • As a continuation of the recent CEO succession announcement, the company shared additional key senior leadership changes approved by the Board of Trustees.
  • Roberts joined Northwestern Mutual in 2006 as an analyst for Northwestern Mutual Capital and has held numerous leadership roles in Distribution, including regional vice president until 2018, working closely with field leaders to develop their organizations to new levels of health and growth.
  • "His promotion is a testament to the depth and breadth of talented leaders at Northwestern Mutual and our continued commitment to talent development of the leadership team."
  • Mike's retirement follows a long and successful career at Northwestern Mutual, where he served in numerous leadership roles.

Redfin Reports Gen Z’s Homeownership Rate Stagnated in 2023, But Millennials and Gen X Saw Gains

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Mercredi, janvier 17, 2024

Meanwhile, the homeownership rate for millennials rose to 54.8% from 52%, and the homeownership rate for Gen X rose to 72% from 70.5%.

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  • Meanwhile, the homeownership rate for millennials rose to 54.8% from 52%, and the homeownership rate for Gen X rose to 72% from 70.5%.
  • The homeownership rates for 19-to-25-year-old Gen Zers are higher than the homeownership rates were for millennials and Gen Xers when they were the same age.
  • For example, the rate for 24-year-old Gen Zers is 27.8%, compared with 24.5% for millennials when they were 24 and 23.5% of Gen Xers when they were 24.
  • The homeownership rate for 26-year-old Gen Zers is 30%, below 31% for millennials at 26, 32.5% of Gen Xers at 26, and 35.6% of boomers at 26.

Veteran Leaders Willie Gutierrez and Amy Fuller Promoted to Co-Presidents at Premier Workspaces

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Mardi, janvier 23, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a historic move that marks a significant milestone for Premier Workspaces, two longstanding pillars of the organization, Willie Gutierrez and Amy Fuller, have been promoted to the esteemed positions of Co-Presidents. After 15 years of exemplary service in their respective roles as Chief Operating Officer (COO)/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Senior Vice President for Sales & Marketing (SVP), Willie and Amy are poised to lead the company into its next era of growth and innovation.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a historic move that marks a significant milestone for Premier Workspaces, two longstanding pillars of the organization, Willie Gutierrez and Amy Fuller, have been promoted to the esteemed positions of Co-Presidents.
  • Amy began her career with Premier Workspaces in 2009 as a General Manager of two of our Orange County locations.
  • In their new role as Co-Presidents, Amy and Willie will be collectively responsible for running all day-to-day operations of Premier Workspaces.
  • The entire Premier Workspaces family congratulates Willie Gutierrez and Amy Fuller on their well-deserved promotions to Co-Presidents.

Nation’s Largest Real Estate Recruitment Firm JWilliams Staffing Celebrates 20 Years of Launching Professional Careers

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Mardi, janvier 16, 2024

JWilliams Staffing (JWS), the nation’s largest real estate recruitment agency, has announced the celebration of its 20th anniversary, a significant corporate milestone that encompasses the creation of more than 22,000 successful careers in real estate.

Key Points: 
  • JWilliams Staffing (JWS), the nation’s largest real estate recruitment agency, has announced the celebration of its 20th anniversary, a significant corporate milestone that encompasses the creation of more than 22,000 successful careers in real estate.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116204181/en/
    The nation’s Largest Real Estate Recruitment Firm, JWilliams Staffing, is committed to creating long-term partnerships and fulfilling careers by connecting extraordinary, highly qualified industry professionals with mutually respected real estate employers.
  • Robust training resources and tools, prepared by JWilliams Staffing experts across the country, further exemplify the company’s commitment to helping people excel.
  • Founded in 2004, JWilliams Staffing began as a team of one and quickly grew to become the nation’s leading recruitment and staffing agency for the real estate industry.