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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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September Pending Home Sales Show Slight Improvement
WASHINGTON, DC - October 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales were little changed in September but remain well above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors
Realtor® Good Neighbor Award Winners Strengthen Communities, Improve Lives of Neighbors Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC - October 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® work tirelessly to strengthen the communities in which they live and work, as well as improve the lives of their neighbors. For the past 13 years the Good Neighbor Awards program has re...
HouseLogic Announces $1,000 Sweepstakes and Backyard Makeover Webisodes
WASHINGTON, DC - October 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- HouseLogic.com, the award-winning, comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of RealtorsÒ, is pleased to unveil an original video series chronicling a $20,000 backyard ma...
September Existing-Home Sales Down but Prices Continue to Improve
WASHINGTON, DC - October 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- September existing-home sales declined modestly, but inventory continued to tighten and the national median home price recorded its seventh back-to-back monthly increase from a year earlier, accor...
Realtors® Focus on Workforce Housing Challenges, Solutions at National Forum
WASHINGTON, DC - October 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As leading advocates for housing issues, Realtors® work hard to address the shortage of affordable housing for public and private sector workers in communities across the country. To raise awaren...
Discounted Sprint Plans Make it Easier for Realtors® to Connect
WASHINGTON, DC - October 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- When working with a real estate professional, home buyers and sellers count on their agent to be accessible and easy to reach any time of day. The National Association of Realtors® is making this ...
Pending Home Sales Decline in August
WASHINGTON, DC - October 1, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- After reaching a two-year peak, pending home sales fell in August but are at elevated levels compared with a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Pending Home Sales Decline in August
WASHINGTON.DC - September 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- After reaching a two-year peak, pending home sales fell in August but are at elevated levels compared with a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors
HouseLogic Named Best Online Content Marketing Program of the Year
WASHINGTON, DC - September 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- HouseLogic.com, a comprehensive website about all aspects of homeownership from the National Association of Realtors®, has won Content Marketing Institute’s (CMI) 2012 Content Marketing Orang...
August Existing-Home Sales and Prices Rise
WASHINGTON, DC - September 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales continued to improve in August and the national median price rose on a year-over-year basis for the sixth straight month, according to the National Association of Realtors
Home Sales and Job Creation would Rise with Sensible Lending Standards
WASHINGTON, DC - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New survey findings, combined with an analysis of historic credit scores and loan performance, show home sales could be notably higher by returning to reasonably safe and sound lending standards...
Terrorism Risk Insurance Vital to Commercial Real Estate Market, Say Realtors®
WASHINGTON, DC - September 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- American businesses rely upon the availability and affordability of terrorism risk insurance and it’s a vital component of most commercial real estate transactions, the National Association of...
Homes Selling More Quickly, Time on Market Down with Tighter Supplies
WASHINGTON, DC - September 5, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A new measure shows the typical amount of time it takes to sell a home is shrinking, and for traditional sellers is now in the range of historic norms for a balanced market, well below the cyclic...
HouseLogic Helps Families Prepare for Back-to-School
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- It’s that time of year again! The dog days of summer are drawing to a close with fall just around the corner. Many families are turning their attention towards one of the most important parts...
NAR Announces Finalists Recognized for Excellence in Community Service
WASHINGTON, DC - August 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® are the backbone of their communities, often supporting local causes large and small, and volunteering their time to help improve the communities in which they live. The National Associa...
July Pending Home Sales Rebound
WASHINGTON, DC - August 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales rose in July to the highest level in over two years and remain well above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
NAR Member Benefit Helps Realtors® Take Care of Their Homes
WASHINGTON, DC - August 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® help people achieve the dream of homeownership, but are often also homeowners themselves. A new offer through the REALTOR Benefits® Program will help members of the National Association...
Commercial Real Estate Recovering at a Slower Pace
WASHINGTON, DC - August 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Positive underlying fundamentals continue to support all of the major commercial real estate sectors, but a slowdown in job creation and ongoing tight loan availability has tempered growth in some ...
Realtors® Applaud FHFA for Expanding Short Sale Eligibility to Help More Struggling Homeowners
WASHINGTON, DC - August 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® applauds the Federal Housing Finance Agency for working with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to issue new guidelines that expand eligibility criteria and streamlin...
Existing-Home Sales Improve in July, Prices Continue to Rise
WASHINGTON, DC - August 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sales of existing homes rose in July even with constraints of affordable inventory, and the national median price is showing five consecutive months of year-over-year increases, according to the Na...
Second Quarter Metro Area Home Prices Rise, Limited Inventory Capping Sales
WASHINGTON, DC - August 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Median existing single-family home prices are rising in more metropolitan areas, but a lack of inventory – notably in lower price ranges – is limiting buyer choices in an increasing number of ma...
Credit Union Merger Provides Greater Services for Realtors®
WASHINGTON, DC - August 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- On August 1, Realtors® Federal Credit Union merged with Northwest Federal Credit Union to better serve its members. Members of the Realtors® Federal Credit Union, now a division of Northwest Feder...
Voting for $20k Home Renovation Now Open on HouseLogic
WASHINGTON, DC - July 31, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- HouseLogic.com, the award-winning, comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors®, is pleased to announce the six finalists in the website’s “Boost Your Roost
Pending Home Sales Slip in June, Remain Above a Year Ago
WASHINGTON, DC - July 26, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales declined in June but marked 14 consecutive months of year-over-year gains, according to the National Association of Realtors®
Realtors® Support Setting Deadline for Subordinate Lien Holder Short Sale Decisions
WASHINGTON, DC - July 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A proposed bill may soon help speed up the approval process for homeowners selling their home through short sale by requiring subordinate lien holders to review and respond to short sale requests wit...
June Existing-Home Prices Rise Again, Sales Down with Constrained Supply
WASHINGTON, DC - July 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home prices continued to show gains but sales fell in June with tight supplies of affordable homes limiting first-time buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Realtors® Testify Broad Qualified Mortgage is Critical to Bringing Certainty to Housing Finance System
WASHINGTON, DC - July 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® today urged Congress and the Administration to develop a broadly-defined Qualified Mortgage (QM) regulation.
Realtors® Applaud Long-Term Reauthorization of Flood Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, DC - July 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® applauds Congress for passing a five-year reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
Strong, Independent Appraisal Industry Vital to Market and Loan Origination Process, Say Realtors®
WASHINGTON, DC - June 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Developing and reporting property values more accurately is critical to improving market performance, reducing risk and strengthening the housing finance system, according to the National Association...
HouseLogic Helps Homeowners Clean up After Floods
WASHINGTON, DC - June 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As Florida residents clean up in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby, many more Americans can anticipate flooding and damage during this year's hurricane season. HouseLogic.com, the award-winning c...
