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National Standard Abstract LLC

For the past decade, National Standard Abstract has provided title insurance policies for real estate transactions. Owned by Osei Rubie and his son, Nadir, the full-service title insurance agency employs 10 people and has expertise in residential and commercial real estate transactions.

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Unveiling Alternative Investment Opportunities in Real Estate

In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, savvy investors are increasingly seeking alternative avenues to diversify their portfolios and maximize returns. As the demand for creative investment solutions continues to surge, a distinguished panel of experts is set to take center stage at the highly anticipated Diversity in Commercial Real Estate Conference, scheduled from July 27 to 30, 2023.

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Three Black Developers Drive $400 Million Revenue to Black Business Ecosystem

The real estate development industry has long been dominated by white-owned companies, with only a small fraction of the 112,000 firms in the United States being Black-owned.

However, Black real estate developers are proving to be just as successful as their white counterparts, and they are also more likely to hire Black owned businesses.

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Father And Son Duo Close Over $1 Billion Launch Podcast Focused On Building Black Wealth

National Standard Abstract is launching a new podcast centered on the economic empowerment of Black communities. With the Black buying power expected to reach $1.5 trillion this year, the Black- and family-owned business is now streaming interviews with industry leaders and influencers to help propel students and professionals towards entrepreneurship and sustainability.

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Celebrate Black Excellence This Juneteenth

The historical significance and impact of Juneteenth goes far beyond Galveston, Texas in 1865. While it marked the end of slavery, it also signified the beginning of a centuries-long fight for civil rights, racial equality, and social justice.

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Brisa Builders Developed & National Standard Abstract Provided Title Insurance For $310m Affordable Housing Projects

New York, NY National Standard Abstract and Brisa Builders are breaking ground in more ways than one, exemplifying the importance of Black entrepreneurship and generational wealth in creating stability within underserved communities through housing opportunities and philanthropy. Ericka Keller of Brisa Builders has committed her organization to circulate dollars within the ecosystem of Black entrepreneurs.

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Black History Month 2021 Honoree Lewis Latimer

Although Thomas Edison is credited with inventing the light bulb, Lewis Howard Latimer, a black inventor, patented a more efficient manufacturing process that encased the light bulb filament in cardboard allowing it to become more affordable and adoptable, spreading it around the world.

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