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With more than 1.3 million members, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) is the voice for real estate. Visit REALTOR.org to see how our real estate resources can benefit you.
REALTOR® magazine (http://www.realtor.org/realtormag) is the official magazine of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the business tool for real estate professionals.
The magazine advances real estate best practices, brings expert insight to significant trends, and provides REALTORS® with timely decision-making tools on business purchases and strategies.
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NAR Offers Congress Ideas to Strengthen a Successful VA Home Loan Program
Washington, DC - May 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® offered some suggestions to Congress today toward making a good Veterans Affairs Home Loan Guaranty Program even better
NAR Proposes Solutions to Congress to Combat Commercial Real Estate Crisis
Chicago, IL - May 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The commercial real estate market is experiencing its worst liquidity challenge in almost 20 years, and it is vital that Congress take action to prevent a deepening crisis, the National Association of Realtors® said in testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations today
Realtors Reshaping Real Estate Technologies
Washington, DC - May 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than nine out of 10 home buyers use the Internet as a search tool, and Realtors® at the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here this week are engaged in ways to improve and enhance consumers’ online real estate experience.
NAR Awards More Than $39,000 in Grants to Support Local and State Diversity Initiatives
Washington, DC - May 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® has awarded $39,450 to 15 local and state Realtor® associations through its Diversity Initiative Grant Program.
Realtors Help Working Families Purchase and Keep Their Homes
Washington, DC - May 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The country’s tight economy and challenging mortgage market are making it even more difficult for low- to moderate-income working families to purchase and keep their homes. Addressing those challenges was the focus of the “Workforce Housing Solutions”
Commercial Market Still Struggling, But Realtors Focus On Positive Trends
Washington, DC - May 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- While the commercial real estate market may not have fully recovered, National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun identified some developing, positive trends in the market that could eventually lead to recovery at the “Economics Issues and Commercial Business Trends Forum” yesterday.
FHA Plays Vital Mortgage Finance Role, but Private Sector Must Return
Washington, DC - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Housing Administration plays a key role in today’s housing market, but changes are necessary to support recovery in the real estate market and general economy. That was the focus of today’s “Restoring the Balance of Public and Private Capital in Mortgage Finance” session, part of a three-day summit during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here this week.
FHA Plays Vital Mortgage Finance Role, but Private Sector Must Return
Washington, DC - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Housing Administration plays a key role in today’s housing market, but changes are necessary to support recovery in the real estate market and general economy. That was the focus of today’s “Restoring the Balance of Public and Private Capital in Mortgage Finance” session, part of a three-day summit during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here this week.
Realtors Help Counsel Distressed Sellers Through Short Sale Process
Washington, DC - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Despite guidelines from the federal government to streamline short sales and improved fraud prevention, home sellers experiencing financial distress continue to be discouraged with the often confusing short sale process. Realtors® at today’s “Short Sale Seller Advisory: Professional Development Forum” at the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo today learned how to better educate and advise sellers to overcome the hurdles of a short sale
Two Economists Project Improving Housing Market but Timing Uncertain
Washington, DC - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Two top housing economists forecast some encouraging but tempered predictions for the housing market over the next few years during an economic session at the National Association of Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Expo today.
Two Economists Project Improving Housing Market but Timing Uncertain
Washington, DC - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Two top housing economists forecast some encouraging but tempered predictions for the housing market over the next few years during an economic session at the National Association of Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Expo today.
Realtors Take to the Hill to Press Real Estate Concerns on Congress
Washington, DC - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Several thousand Realtors® ascended Capitol Hill today to persuade their members of Congress to protect affordable and safe financing for American families and to reform government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Game Changing Ideas Help Realtors Respond to Challenging Real Estate Market
Washington, DC - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® has selected 14 winning ideas from its “Game Changers Challenge” to create innovative programs that help Realtor® associations and their members respond to and excel in today’s challenging real estate market.
Realtors Prepare the Way for the Next Generation of Real Estate Leaders
Washington, DC - May 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In their efforts to reshape the real estate industry, Realtors® understand the importance of cultivating tomorrow’s leaders. During the Equal Opportunity-Cultural Diversity Forum at the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo yesterday, Realtors® and industry representatives worked to find ways to identify and reach out to future leaders, and successfully overcome challenges in leadership development
Recovery Requires Reshaping the Real Estate Industry, Say Realtors
Washington, DC - May 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- While the fragile housing market has begun to stabilize, the economy and real estate industry still face many challenges on the way to a full recovery.
“Real Time” Portfolio Awareness is Key to Banks’ Success
Washington, DC - May 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Banks that can accurately determine changing value, in real time, of real estate properties that back loans in their portfolios will have a competitive edge in the future, predicted Realtor® John McCrocklin, president of John McCroklin Real Estate and Associates, Austin, Texas.
Improving Liquidity, Reducing Inventory Critical for Stabilization, Say Realtors
Washington, DC - May 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Restoring balance in the U.S. mortgage finance system is essential to stabilizing the real estate market, according to Realtors®, public policy officials and others gathered at the “Realtor® Town Hall Meeting: Strengthening and Stabilizing the U.S. Mortgage System” session today. The session is part of a three-day summit during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here this week.
Housing Market is Stabilizing and on its Way to a Recovery, says FHA Commissioner
Washington, DC - May 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- FHA has played a fundamental role in helping stabilize the nation’s housing market; however, FHA reform is critical for keeping the housing and economic recovery on the right track.
Home Prices Rising in More Metro Areas, First Quarter Sales Up From a Year...
Washington, DC - May 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A growing number of metropolitan areas are experiencing price gains from a year ago, while most states have seen healthy gains in home sales from the first quarter of 2009, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Realtors
Realtors to Reinvigorate Efforts Toward Real Estate and Economic Recovery
Washington, DC - May 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® is bringing together legislators, public policy makers and industry leaders this week to develop strategies and solutions for addressing ongoing challenges in the real estate market as the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo begins.
New MLS Standards Will Help Realtors® Better Serve Home Sellers and Buyers
Washington, DC - May 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real estate data sharing on multiple listing services is about to get easier, with the Real Estate Standards Organization’s approval of real estate property standard names. The standard names were introduced by the MLS Cooperative Venture (COVE) in March during RESO’s General Assembly conference
Survey Shows Realtors Persevere in Market Transition, Optimistic About Future
Washington, DC - May 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the real estate market improving, three-quarters of Realtors® are very certain they will remain active in the market for two more years, according to the 2010 National Association of Realtors® Member Profile. Only 8 percent were uncertain about their future.
NAR Grants Help Make Homeownership More Affordable for Working Families
Washington, DC - May 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Despite today’s tight economy, many areas of the country have not seen a significant drop in their high cost of living. To help meet this critical need for more affordable housing for low- to moderate-income working families, the National Association of Realtors® has awarded more than $3.4 million through the Ira Gribin Workforce Housing Grants program.
Pending Home Sales on an Upswing
Washington, DC - May 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales increased again in March, affirming that a surge of home sales is unfolding for the spring home buying season, according to the National Association of Realtors
Realtors Recognize School of the Future Design Winners
Washington, DC - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Wind and solar power, recycled building materials and structures that encourage community involvement are all components of winning designs for the annual School of the Future Design Competition. Winners were announced last night at ceremony held at the National Association of Realtors
NAR Urges Fast Senate Approval of Rural Housing Bill Passed by House Today
WASHINGTON, DC - April 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® is urging the Senate to act quickly to approve House legislation passed today to extend loan commitment authority under the Rural Housing Service program to help families purchase homes in rural areas. The present commitment is expected to expire Friday, April 30
