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At First American, we proudly offer an array of programs and resources to our employees- helping them build relationships, skills, and development opportunities throughout the organization. During this #WomensHistoryMonth, we want to highlight our Women Empowered Employee Resource Group, which is committed to providing education that fosters personal and professional growth. Last week, this group held a webinar sharing professional stories of strength and resilience. We’re happy to share some of the career advice provided by our outstanding panelists.

In a world where AI tools are being used to revolutionize workplaces, evolve customer experiences, and improve lives around the world, they’re also being used for “evil” by many scammers. And the real estate industry is no exception. Join VP and real estate fraud expert Sarah Frano and other First American subject matter experts as they take you through a journey of AI-driven fraud, cautionary tales of deception and how to stay safe in these ever-changing times. Register for the April 16th webinar here: https://firstam.us/3FrMWAS

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As we commemorate Women’s History Month, we want to celebrate the progress that single women have made in pursuit of the dream of homeownership. We break down the key highlights for you: ? In 2024 single women increased their homeownership rate to ~52% while the overall homeownership rate declined. ? Over 20 million single women owned homes in 2024, surpassing single men both in number (14 million homes owned) and in homeownership rate (49.6%). ? Women have made financial sacrifices to achieve this goal such as cutting spending on non-essential goods, canceling vacations, and even taking second jobs. ? These efforts underscore the importance of homeownership for single women, who recognize the long-term benefits of wealth accumulation through house price appreciation and equity gains from monthly mortgage payments. ? Women have increasingly pursued higher education, which is linked to larger incomes, and larger incomes improve the likelihood of homeownership. These fundamentals, which have fueled the surge in homeownership among women, show no signs of slowing. Let’s hear it for these hardworking ladies- show some love below! Like, comment, and be sure to follow along for more #WomensHistoryMonth updates.

We’re thrilled to announce that our Chief Marketing Officer Chelsea Sumrow is a 2025 Inman Marketing All-Star! This marks the second year in a row that Chelsea has won this award, which recognizes passionate individuals who are driving positive change in the real estate industry through innovative marketing. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! #InmanMarketingAllStar #InmanAwards #MarketingAward

When most people think of “lovebirds,” bald eagles don’t come to mind. But we’re not most people.? We’re so excited for California residents, Jackie and Shadow of Big Bear Valley, who officially welcomed eaglet triplets this past weekend!? ? Jackie and Shadow have been a mating pair since 2018 and are both Big Bear natives.?This is the first time they have parented triplets—a?tremendous?celebration for the celebrity birds who welcomed one eaglet, Spirit, in 2022 but suffered losses in prior years.?Special thanks to the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) for their conservation efforts and keeping us engaged from their live webcam: https://lnkd.in/gYwEFgq4 ? We’re always thrilled to welcome more eagles into the world. Jackie and Shadow, if you upgrade to a bigger nest and need to make sure it’s protected—you know who to call.

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The nest just got bigger! Beloved bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, have successfully welcomed two baby eaglets this week with a hopeful third on the way. The mating pair, who have been together since 2018, have returned to the same Big Bear nest each year to care for their eggs. While they had successfully raised chicks in 2019 and 2022, they suffered losses in previous years. Welcoming the new hatchlings this year is an enormous celebration for the community, and we’re happy to follow along as we root for the third. Jackie and Shadow, in case you’re looking to upgrade to a bigger home, yes – our coverage does extend to San Bernardino National Forest ?? https://lnkd.in/etuvEMUB

In January 2025, Los Angeles experienced the most destructive fire in California’s history. Recently, our economist team met to discuss the impact on the city's housing supply. Here’s what you should know: ? While it’s too early to fully assess the scale of the damage, there is an estimated 0.7% to 0.9% reduction in LA's housing stock. [REVISED] ? Economists call this type of event a “supply shock” and it’s likely to drive up prices. ? In the case of Los Angeles, the destruction of the already limited housing stock will further increase the cost of housing. ? This rapid reduction in housing supply will likely increase housing costs and rental prices across the city, with potential to raise rents as far away as Las Vegas.

Remote work will always be an option that employers can offer employees, especially if they’re looking to attract top talent. In turn, this has shifted the demand for office space down and impacted commercial real estate trends. See what our Chief Economists have to say, and for more predictions on 2025 economic trends subscribe to The REconomy Podcast today.