Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting has been picked by President Donald Trump to be the acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Mell Watt’s time as director of the FHFA ended on January 6, 2019. Watt became a Senate-confirmed director of FHFA in 2014. His was the first Senate-confirmed director term. Joseph Otting will serve as FHFA director, while Mark Calabria awaits Senate confirmation for Mell Watt...
The Rich History of Black History Month
Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in the United States, is an annual observance held in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Ireland as a way of remembering and keeping a history of important people and events in the history of the African dispora. The African diaspora simply consists of the worldwide collection of communities that descends from Africa’s people, predominantly in the...
Nine African-American Tycoons That Shaped the Real Estate World
Black History Month is a reflection on the events and stories that have shaped the lives of African Americans since independence. Although black people still face many struggles, it is important to remember and recognize the achievements of notable members of the African-American community. In the competitive world of real estate, these nine tycoons have made an impact not only in their line of business, but also among their peers....
Nancy Wilson: A Major Force in the History of American Music
“The Stylish Stylist,” “Fancy Nancy,” “Diva Divine” – these are just a few of the names Nancy Wilson was given by her fans. Nancy wasn’t just any singer. Her voice was like no other. As many of her admirers and fans put it, “it was a thing of rare beauty.” The magical sound of her voice, combined with a unique gift for storytelling, made it possible for her to turn...
NAACP Youth & College Division Participated in Women’s March to Empower and Uplift Voice of Black Women
The twenty-first century is upon us, and it is certainly a time of opportunity for women globally. Over the years, the landscape for women has changed immensely. Women today have much more to do, but so little time to do it. Simply put, with so much happening, it is very much impossible to do it all. Female empowerment is the process by which women elaborate and recreate what it is...
New Law Does Little to Guarantee Support to Discharged Homeless People
The community departments, the local government and the Department of Health jointly issued guidance on discharging homeless hospital patients. The guidance explains the proper practice for groups or organizations that supervise the needs of the people while inside the hospital, including admission itself. The guidance report was drafted and drawn up by expert groups, including Homeless Link and The Health Inclusion Project Advisory Group. According to California Health Report, a...
The Power Is Now Wishes You Happy Holidays and a Prosperous 2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR’S!! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and we wish you a prosperous New Year’s. We have been busy the last few months preparing the monthly The Power Is Now magazine issue and keeping current with the real estate market changes that will affect the whole industry. It is that time of the year again when most people are making preparations for celebrating their holiday. This...
A Snapshot of the Fast-Growing U.S. Older Population
The growth of the U.S. population age 65 and older exceeds the growth of those under the age of 65. Two reasons contributing to this are the lower birth rate and increased longevity. Below is a snapshot of the selected demographics, social housing, and economic characteristics of the 65 years and older population in the United States based on a survey conducted in 2016 by the American Community Survey (ACS)....
Home renovations could get much more expensive. This is why
Homeowners tend to look at the prices first prior to embarking on a home renovation project. This is because it is known to be much less expensive than buying property outright. Homeowners try to do it themselves mainly because it would be much cheaper than hiring professional construction workers. From materials to the labor costs, homeowners will definitely be able to save more money if they do it on their...
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is the Sickle Cell Awareness month which warrants us to write an overview about the disease. The term Sickle Cell actually refers to a group of inherited red blood cells disorders and the people who have sickle cell disease have an abnormal protein in their system. In America, the exact number of people living with SCD is unknown, however, majority of people who have sickle cell disease are of...