Read a statement by President Richard F. Gaylord on today's nomination of Steve Preston for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development....»
(April 11) NAR and other members of the Real Estate Standards Organization unanimously approved a draft standardized data format for distributing real estate listing information....»
(April 2) NAR supports the Small Business Health Options Program introduced in the Senate today but says the health care market for small businesses and independent contractors must be reformed....»
(April 1) Four decades after passage of the Fair Housing Act, REALTORS® continue to advocate for all Americans' right to pursue homeownership without discrimination....»
(March 28)Â Combined vacation- and investment-home sales declined in 2007, but still accounted for 33% of existing- and new-home sales "” close to historic norms....»
(March 24) Sales of existing homes increased in February and remain fairly stable. Read the press release or watch the press conference video (requires Windows Media Player)....»
(March 17) NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun is fifth on USA Today's list of the top 10 economic forecasters. Yun is responsible for NAR's real estate statistics and economic forecasting....»
(March 6) The volume of existing-home sales is expected to hold steady through late spring, with a gradual recovery in the second half of the year....»
(March 5) Applications are being accepted for HOPE Awards honoring those who increase minority homeownership and expand affordable housing opportunities....»
(Feb. 26) Nominations are open for the REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Awards to REALTORS® who help make their communities better places to live....»
(Feb. 20) Commercial real estate market activity is expected to decline moderately with fewer business opportunities for commercial practitioners in the months ahead....»
(Feb. 14) Roughly half of metropolitan areas continued to show rising home prices in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to NAR's latest quarterly survey....»
(Feb. 13) HUD and OFHEO should promptly implement the higher loan limits that Congress mandated and that President Bush today signed into law, says NAR....»
(Feb. 8) NAR congratulated Congress for quickly passing a national economic stimulus package. The legislation will help thousands of families, the housing market, and the U.S. economy....»
(Feb. 7) NAR continues to support legislative reform to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that would help stabilize the housing market and improve liquidity to the secondary nonconforming market....»
(Feb. 7) A continuation of soft market conditions is forecast for existing-home sales, with improvement by the second half of 2008 if loan limits increase.
(Jan. 29) NAR congratulated the U.S. House and President Bush for their bipartisan actions to help families in need, the housing market, and the U.S. economy....»
(Jan. 24) NAR praised the House and President Bush for presenting a bipartisan economic stimulus package that includes important housing provisions....»
(Jan. 24) NAR today commended California Gov. Schwarzenegger for his support for increasing conforming loan limits provided by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in high-cost areas....»
(Jan. 22) Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors®, issues a statement on today's action by the Federal Reserve Board....»
(Jan. 17) NAR today urged President Bush and Congress to loosen constraints on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as an integral part of a federal stimulus package....»
(Jan. 14) Beginning today, the National Association of Realtors® is reaching out to consumers with the facts about homeownership and the value of real estate as a long-term investment....»
(Dec. 31) Existing-home sales rose slightly in November, indicating a stabilization in housing in the wake of mortgage disruptions earlier this year....»
(Dec. 27) The commercial real estate market and the economy as a whole will benefit from the reauthorization of the federal terrorism risk insurance program, which President Bush signed into law yesterday....»
(Dec. 20) In a statement, NAR President Dick Gaylord today thanked President Bush for for signing the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act into law....»
(Dec. 19) Fundamentals in commercial real estate remain healthy with only slight increases in vacancy rates expected for the office and industrial sectors during 2008....»
(Dec. 18) Many families and individuals are a step closer to tax relief, thanks to the passage of the Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief Act by the Senate and House....»
(Dec. 14) The FHA Modernization Act of 2007, passed today by the Senate, would give borrowers a safer alternative to riskier mortgage products while helping those who may face foreclosure....»
(Dec. 10) Existing-home sales are projected to trend up in 2008, with pending home sales showing a slight near-term rise. However, a recovery for new-home sales is unlikely before 2009....»
(Dec. 6) NAR supports President Bush's efforts to curb the increase in foreclosures due to irresponsible lending practices and complicated mortgage products....»
(Dec. 5) Honoring U.S. veterans, NAR joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Patrick Leahy at the lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. NAR is committed to easing homelessness among veterans....»
(Dec. 3) Many buyers judge a house by its exterior, or so it seems from the 2007 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. "The results...underscore the importance of curb appeal in the buyer's eye," said NAR President Dick Gaylord....»
(Nov. 28) Single-family existing-home sales were stable in October while the condo sector was down. Lingering effects of the credit crunch were a drag on sales but the mortgage situation has improved significantly....»
(Nov. 27) NAR and the U.S. Conference of Mayors have named Fort Smith, Ark., a 2007 Ambassador City for its City of Fort Smith Homebuyers Assistance Program....»
(Nov. 21) A majority of metropolitan areas showed rising or stable home prices in the third quarter with most experiencing modest gains compared with a year earlier....»
(Nov. 20) Commercial real estate market activity is expected to level out, suggesting stable business opportunities for commercial practitioners in the months ahead....»
(Nov. 19) NAR today announced a relationship with the Belize National Association of REALTORS®, the leading organization of real estate professionals in Belize....»
(Nov. 16) Richard F. "Dick" Gaylord, a REALTOR® from Long Beach, Calif., was installed today as 2008 president of the National Association of REALTORS®.
(Nov. 14) NAR's 2007 National Housing Pulse Survey shows Americans are more concerned about obtaining a mortgage but remain convinced that buying a home is a good long-term investment....»
(Nov. 13) A new survey shows buyers and sellers are very satisfied with their real estate professionals. Both buyers and sellers value the personal touch and services real estate professionals offer....»
(Nov. 12) NAR President Pat V. Combs urged REALTORS® to help restore confidence in the real estate market by educating the public about the value of housing as a long-term investment....»
(Nov. 12) Patty Parker is Las Vegas's newest homeowner, thanks to the National Association of Realtors® and Habitat for Humanity. NAR presented the keys to a new Habitat for Humanity house to Parker yesterday....»
(Nov. 12) This week's National Association of Realtors® 2007 REALTORS® Conference and Expo marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration as NAR approaches its centennial year.
(Nov. 9) NAR is joining the struggle to end homelessness for U.S. veterans through donations that provide housing and other support for homeless vets....»
(Nov. 9, 2007) NAR supports the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007, passed last night by the House. The bill would encourage people to prepare for and protect against losses from catastrophic events....»
(Nov. 2) A new ad helps local REALTOR® associations explain the facts behind the real estate market in their area. The ad runs in USA Today on Nov. 2 and 9; local versions run in select markets Nov. 4 and 11. Local associations can create a version for their own markets....»
(Nov. 1) Designation Awareness Month highlights the NAR family of 21 designations and certifications. Last year, REALTORS® with at least one designation had nearly double the income of REALTORS® with no designations....»
(Oct. 25) Testifying at the Senate Finance Committee hearing today, NAR said the current individual health insurance market does not serve the needs of its self-employed members. Cost is the primary issue....»
(Oct. 25) Through the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, NAR is donating $500,000 to help victims of California wildfires that have left thousands homeless. The Foundation distributes donations to help victims of natural disasters....»
(Oct. 24) Temporary problems in the mortgage market are easing, but disrupted existing-home sales and distorted prices on sales closed in September....»
(Oct. 10) Conditions in the mortgage market are improving for consumers, which should help release some pent-up demand in early 2008, according to NAR's latest forecast....»
NAR's Center for REALTOR® Technology offers free software to facilitate accessing all online real estate applications with a single username and password....»
(Oct. 2) In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, NAR expressed support for reforming and expanding the National Flood Insurance Program to help protect property owners and renters from losses sustained from flooding....»
(Sept. 27) To maintain vitality in the residential and commercial real estate market, certain safeguards must be in place, including federally backed flood insurance made available through the NFIP....»
(Sept. 26) NAR supports the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007, H.R. 3555, which would help protect homeowners, commercial property owners, and potential property owners....»
(Sept. 19) OFHEO has provided another tool to help borrowers with more subprime loans and others having problems refinancing their mortgage, said NAR today....»
(Sept. 19) NAR commends the reauthorization of the federal government's terrorism risk insurance program. Today's vote will help maintain a strong commercial real estate market and the health of the nation's economy....»
(Sept. 19) NAR commended the Senate Banking Committee for protecting the interests of America's current and future homeowners by passing FHA reform legislation today....»
(Sept. 18) On the same day the Federal Reserve cut the discount rate, the House of Representatives passed legislation that offers home buyers a safer alternative to risky mortgage products....»
(Sept. 5) The July Pending Home Sales Index shows existing-home sales are likely to decline in coming months as mortgage disruptions work their way through the housing market....»
(Sept. 4) The fifth annual Safety Week, which begins next week, is one of many ways NAR helps REALTORS® protect themselves throughout their careers....»
(Aug. 31) NAR... "commends President Bush for...proposing a set of policies designed to ease the crisis in the mortgage industry," says a statement by NAR President Pat V. Combs....»
(Aug. 16) "The Face of Real Estate for 100 Years" is one component of a year-long celebration of NAR's 100th anniversary, which kicks off n Las Vegas, November 13-16....»
(Aug. 16) Ten Good Neighbor finalists were selected from hundreds of entries. Winners will be announced in the November issue of REALTOR® Magazine....»
(Aug. 15) NAR urged the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors to adopt regulations that combat unfair, deceptive and abusive mortgage lending acts and practices....»
(Aug. 15) Home price trends are improving in metropolitan areas but existing-home sales during the second quarter were below a year ago in most states....»
(Aug. 2) Reauthorization of the federal government's terrorism risk insurance program will help maintain a strong commercial real estate market and the health of the nation's economy....»
(July 23) NAR and the U.S. Conference of Mayors are honoring Boulder, Colo., and the Boulder Area REALTOR® Association through the Ambassadors for Cities program for their affordable housing efforts....»
(July 18) The Center for REALTOR® Technology awarded REALTOR® Secure Certification to the Texas Association of REALTORS® for employing security industry best practices....»
(July 11) With profit margins coming under pressure, homebuilders will limit new construction well into 2008, which should balance inventory levels....»
(July 3) Lawrence Yun, NAR's senior economist, stressed that housing activity continues to be impacted by tighter lending criteria and a lack of buyer confidence....»
(July 2) The Parker family will receive the keys to their one story, three-bedroom home, when it is dedicated during the 2007 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Las Vegas in November....»
(June 29) Today's statement prescribes strong underwriting and consumer protection standards in connection with certain subprime adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs)....»
(June 22) The National Association of Realtors® and the United States Conference of Mayors have designated Jacksonville, Fla., a 2007 Ambassador City, and are honoring the city and the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors® through the Ambassadors for Cities program....»
(June 12) NAR supports protecting the integrity of the National Flood Insurance Program, and called for greater participation by homeowners and communities....»
(May 31) When most of today's 20-somethings were born, the Internet was in its infancy and cell phones were the exception rather than the rule. What a difference 30 years make....»
(May 25) Sales of existing homes declined in April, largely because of tighter lending standards and a drop in the number of subprime mortgage products....»
(May 22) The Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1427, is vital in protecting the nation's housing finance system and the real estate market....»
(May 18) Younger home buyers are a bigger portion of the total home buying population than ever before, and they aren't putting homeownership on hold for marriage or other life events....»
(May 17) Although recent housing data indicates a soft landing in the national real estate market, some areas are showing strong growth or the first stages of recovery.
(May 16) The new legislation will expand housing, educational, and entrepreneurial opportunities for service members, veterans, and their families....»
(May 16) Lawmakers must address pressing issues such as affordable housing, mortgage lending, and separation of commerce and banking to ensure the industry's continued health and vitality....»
