This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here December 21, 2022 To view email in web browser, click here. As 2022 comes to a close, the Women's Council of REALTORS® would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year, we would like to provide our readers a look below at some of the most-read articles in the Industry News from the year. Our regular publication will resume Wednesday, Jan. 18. .COUNCIL NEWS Your 2023 Women's Council Membership Dues Invoice is Waiting for You! If you have already renewed for 2023, thank you! If you need to renew your dues, please click Renew at the top of wcr.org to get started. Then click Renew on your membership and PMN on the Subscription page of your profile. 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Join me for my next Free Masterclass to Learn the Same Stackable Systems that our Top Agents are using to get 5-6 ADDITIONAL Closings a Month Like Clockwork...Consistently! Karen’s programs are no-nonsense, fast paced and designed for female agents that are hardworking, coachable and ready for results…NOW. WATCH VIDEO Real estate agents: It's dreaded tax season so be prepared RealTrends From March 23: Whether you're a full-time or part-time real estate agent, all self-employed workers (independent contractors) have to track their expenses the same way a business would. While that can make tax filing more complicated, you can simplify this process by planning in advance and keeping up with your deductions. READ MORE The U.S. housing market downturn will be worse in 2023, forecasts Goldman Sachs Fortune From Sept. 7: The U.S. entered into its first housing downturn of the post–Great Financial Crisis era. And the worst still awaits. 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READ MORE How to properly price your house for sale as the market cools, according to real estate experts Fortune From July 20: While many sellers have been more or less able to name their asking price over the past two years, that's starting to change as the housing market begins to cool in certain markets. READ MORE  FEATURED ARTICLE   Physicians, Dentist, Residents and Fellows Promoted by KeyBank What is a Physician Mortgage Loan? A Physician Mortgage is a loan tailored to the needs of Doctors, Dentist, Residents and Fellows. These Mortgages allow Physicians to purchase a home with typically No Money Down, No PMI, All Gift Funds and in many cases Student Loans are Not Counted into the Debt to Income Calculation (DTI). A Physician Mortgage is a conventional loan but with far greater flexibility. Mike has been in the Mortgage Industry 31 years, and is an Employee of Key Bank. He currently holds a Federal Mortgage License and provides Physician Mortgage Services in 36 States .IAMKEY. For more Information on The Key Bank Physician Mortgage Product, please either email or call Mike Michael DiDonna NMLS 590019 585-944-1184 Michael_DiDonna@Keybank.com LEARN MORE   Three keys to finding success as a female entrepreneur Forbes From March 23: According to Forbes' "America’s Richest Self-Made Women," which ranks the most successful women entrepreneurs and executives in the U.S., the fortunes of the richest self-made women increased 31% to $118 billion in 2021. READ MORE Will the housing market keep cooling off? Experts weigh in The Mortgage Reports From Sept. 7: Housing inventory was so sparse over the last two years that it’s been described as everything from a desert to a “Soviet-era supermarket.” But the tides started to turn in 2022. READ MORE 3 tips to help aspiring real estate agents Realty Biz News From June 15: There are lots of people who would love to break into a career as an estate agent, and this is for many reasons. As a real estate agent, you can look forward to many fabulous rewards and benefits, and this is a job that enables you to boost your earnings potential significantly. READ MORE Unique ways to get real estate leads from social media RealTrends From June 15: Social media plays a major role in any marketing plan. If you are a real estate agent and you don’t have your own page and groups and aren’t posting regularly, you’re missing out to the competition. But if you really want to hone your strategy, you will figure out unique ways to use your efforts to bring in leads. READ MORE 3 real estate trends to watch out for in May The Motley Fool From May 4: The current housing market is an interesting one, to say the least. Right now, home prices are up on a national level while borrowing has gotten fairly expensive. That's putting a lot of would-be buyers in a tough spot. READ MORE How to get more real estate social media followers Realty Biz News From July 20: In today's digital world, real estate agents can use social media to build relationships with clients and market their services. While a website is an effective way to showcase your listings and provide information about the home buying and selling process, real estate social media marketing is an even better way to generate leads, close deals, and obtain more real estate social media followers. READ MORE .WOMEN'S COUNCIL PREMIUM STRATEGIC PARTNERS   Women's Council Corner Connect with Women's Council of Realtors MRS | Privacy Policy Hailey Golden, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2630 | Download media kit Kori Levingston, Content Editor, MultiView, 972-831-2701 | Contribute news Jillian Thomas, Marketing & Communications Manager, Women's Council, 800-285-2955 Women's Council of Realtors 430 N. 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