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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.
Contact:
Walt Molony
202/383-1177
1-800-874-6500
REALTORS® Recognize Credit Union as Valuable Member Benefit
Washington, DC - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Since it opened in May 2009, the REALTORS® Federal Credit Union has become a significant benefit among National Association of Realtor® members, offering a diverse portfolio of services and prod...
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Nominations for Volunteer and Mentor Program
Washington, DC - January 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® have always been active in their communities, and thanks to REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Society, they can become even bigger assets to those in need through the Volunteering Wo...
Continuing Education Courses Help Realtors® Stay on Track
Washington, DC - January 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- To provide its members with the tools and expertise to build their business and better serve clients, the National Association of Realtors® and The CE Shop, Inc., have entered into a partnership ...
Increased Lending and More Loan Modifications and Short Sales, Key to Recovery, Say REALTORS®
Washington, DC - January 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Stabilizing and restoring the health of the housing market is critical to a broader economic recovery, according to a white paper released yesterday by the Federal Reserve Board. Many of the issues...
Existing-Home Sales Continue to Climb in November
Washington, DC - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales rose again in November and remain above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Also released today were periodic benchmark revisions with downward ad...
REALTORS® Identify Exterior Replacement Projects as Best Investment for Homeowners
Washington, DC - December 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- When it comes to remodeling, exterior replacement projects have routinely rewarded homeowners with more bang for their buck. This year is no different, as Realtors® recently rated many exterior ...
HouseLogic Poll Finds Voters Driven by Jobs, Housing in 2012 Election
Washington, DC - December 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A recent survey by Houselogic.com, the consumer website from the National Association of Realtors®, finds that jobs and the housing market will be two of the most important issues for voters in t...
REALTORS® Applaud Bill to Protect Taxpayers From Mortgage Industry Bailouts
Washington, DC - December 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® supports legislation introduced today that provides sensible reform of the secondary mortgage market and protects the interest of taxpayers.
REALTORS® Urge Comprehensive Reform of Mortgage Finance System
Washington, DC - December 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Reforming the secondary mortgage market is essential to ensuring a reliable source of mortgage lending for consumers in all types of markets and is integral to the nation’s economic and housing ...
REALTORS® Praise FHA for Serving the Needs of Millions of Hard-Working Families
Washington, DC - December 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance program plays an important and vital role in the nation’s housing financing system and has shown tremendous leadership and strength during t...
Pending Home Sales Jump in October
Washington, DC - November 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales rose strongly in October and remain above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Growth in Commercial Real Estate Markets Expected in 2012
Washington, DC - November 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commercial real estate markets have been relatively flat this year, but improving fundamentals mean a more positive trend is expected in 2012, according to the National Association of Realtors
NAR Awards Realtor® Associations Grants to Promote and Expand Affordable Housing
Washington, DC - November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Housing Opportunity Program Grants, a National Association of Realtors® grant program, has presented $62,500 to 19 local and state Realtor® associations. Those associations will use the fun...
October Existing-Home Sales Rise, Unsold Inventory Continues to Decline
Washington, DC - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales improved in October while the number of homes on the market continued to decline, according to the National Association of Realtors
Realtors® Applaud Congress for Reinstating FHA Loan Limits
Washington, DC - November 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- WASHINGTON (November 17, 2011) – The National Association of Realtors® commends Congress for reinstating the loan limit formula and maximum cap for Federal Housing Administration-insured loans...
NAR Installs 2012 Officers
Anaheim, CA - November 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Maurice “Moe” Veissi, a Realtor® from Miami, was installed today as 2012 president of the National Association of Realtors® at the association’s Board of Directors meeting during the 2011 Re...
Realtor® PeggyAnn McConnochie Honored with NAR Distinguished Service Award
Anaheim, IL - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- PeggyAnn McConnochie, a Realtor® from Juneau, Alaska, has received the National Association of Realtors® 2011 Distinguished Service Award. Out of 1.1 million Realtors®, no more than two are recog...
Realtor® Adorna Carroll Honored with NAR Distinguished Service Award
Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Adorna Carroll, a Realtor® from Berlin, Conn., has received the National Association of Realtors® 2011 Distinguished Service Award. Out of 1.1 million Realtors®, no more than two are recognized w...
REALTORS® Help Buyers Overcome Tight Mortgage Credit
Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home buyers face unprecedented hurdles in qualifying for a mortgage in today’s market, but getting a loan is possible for those who know how to overcome the obstacles, according to a presentation ...
Housing Must Be a National Priority
Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The struggling housing market needs to be a priority on the nation’s public policy agenda, because housing and homeownership issues affect all Americans. That was the message from speakers at the ...
U.S. Will Remain a Nation of Homeowners
ANAHEIM, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. will not become a nation of renters; there are just too many benefits, both financial and otherwise, to own versus rent. That’s according to the combined findings of several recent studie...
Realtors® Take Aim at Appraisals in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- ANAHEIM (November 12, 2011) – Accurate home appraisal valuations are vital in today’s market; inaccurate appraisals can slow down or even cancel a home sale. Today Realtors® and other real esta...
Commercial Real Estate Market to See Improvement in Year Ahead
Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Depressed conditions in the financial and small business sectors continue to negatively affect the commercial real estate industry and the nation’s economic recovery. That’s according to economi...
NAR Home Buyer and Seller Survey Reflects Tight Credit Conditions
Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Recent home buyers are staying well within their means with notably higher incomes and modestly higher downpayments than buyers in the previous year due to the restrictive mortgage credit environmen...
Gradual Recovery for Housing and the Economy Expected in 2012
Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Although the housing market struggled to maintain an even footing in 2011, gradual improvement is expected in 2012 and beyond, according to projections at a residential forum here at the 2011 Realto...
NAR’s 2012 President Committed to Facing Challenges Ahead
Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® will not waiver in its commitment to ensure access to homeownership, affordable housing, and commercial investment, according to Moe Veissi, 2012 NAR president...
NAR’s Global Initiatives Cross Borders
Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As the international community continues to seek out opportunities in the U.S. property market, the National Association of Realtors® is expanding its global reach through several new initiatives. ...
National Bus Tour Underscores Importance of Home Ownership Matters
Anaheim, CA - November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- After travelling through 33 states and visiting more than 50 cities across the country, the National Association of Realtors® Home Ownership Matters Bus arrives in Anaheim, Calif., today for the Re...
Realtors® Ready to ‘Seize the Day’ for America’s Home Owners
Anaheim, CA - November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® stand ready to protect and defend opportunities for homeownership, and many of them have gathered here at the 2011 REALTORS® Conference & Expo to prepare for the challenges ahead.
Third Quarter Metro Area Prices Soften but State Sales Broadly Rise
Washington, DC - November 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Metro area median existing-home prices in the third quarter generally were down from a year ago, while sales rose in every state from the third quarter of 2010, according to the latest quarterly r...
