The city of Asheville, N.C., has been named an Ambassador City by the National Association of Realtors® and the U.S. Conference of Mayors for expanding affordable housing.
Published Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:28:02 CDT
The National Association of Realtors® and the U.S. Conference of Mayors have named Bowling Green, Ky., an Ambassador City for its homeownership education and foreclosure counseling initiatives.
Published Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:33:50 CDT
Martina Dunston of Orlando, Fla., will soon have a place of her own to call home thanks to the National Association of Realtors®. On Saturday, Realtors® raised the walls of Dunston's new Habitat for Humanity home.
Published Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:27:10 CDT
The city of Alexandria, Va., has been named an Ambassador City by the National Association of Realtors® and the U.S. Conference of Mayors for its affordable housing and foreclosure prevention initiatives. Alexandria is receiving the designation because of the ongoing partnership between the city and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®.
Published Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:01:29 CDT
After gaining in May, existing-home sales declined in June with many potential buyers on the sidelines, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Published Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:59:06 CDT
The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® Treasurer
Jim Helsel:
Published Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:17:44 CDT
Today's passage of The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 by the House of Representatives will help bring stability to the housing market and stem the rising rate of foreclosures, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Published Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:08:56 CDT
The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Richard F. Gaylord:
Published Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:05:35 CDT
The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan housing stimulus bill that "is a big step toward helping people buy and keep their homes," said National Association of Realtors® President Dick Gaylord. The Senate action moves a housing stimulus package closer to law, which would help bring stability to the housing market and stop the rising rate of foreclosures.
Published Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:15:34 CDT
Modest near-term movement is expected in existing-home sales, with a recovery in sales seen during the second half of the year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
Published Tue, 8 Jul 2008 07:44:35 CDT
Sales of existing-home sales increased in May with buyers responding to lower home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Published Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:18:35 CDT
The National Association of Realtors® has awarded $39,500 to 13 local and state Realtor® associations through the Housing Opportunity Fund grants program. The grants help support the housing opportunity efforts of local and state Realtor® associations.
Published Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:45:00 CDT
In recognition of the importance of environmental issues in our global community, the National Association of Realtors® is a sponsor of the Sustainable Schoolyard display at the U.S. Botanic Garden's 'One Planet - Ours' exhibit, in collaboration with members of the Smart Growth Network. This outdoor learning environment demonstrates how schoolyards can be used for education as well as recreation.
Published Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:54:20 CDT
The National Association of Realtors® today joined officials from the Federal Housing Administration, Mortgage Bankers Association and NeighborWorks® America to address the foreclosure crisis and its impact on American cities.
Published Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:05:56 CDT
Commercial real estate vacancies are trending up modestly, while investment has dropped sharply in the wake of the credit crunch, according to preliminary information for the latest COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK* of the National Association of Realtors®.
Published Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:04:17 CDT
The National Association of Realtors® has asked the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to amend its proposed changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. In a comment letter, NAR expressed concern and dissatisfaction with HUD's proposed reforms and asked the agency to simplify the procedure and improve the disclosure requirements for mortgage settlement costs.
Published Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:51:09 CDT
The National Association of Realtors® joined a bipartisan group of members of Congress today as the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation designed to make insurance more available and affordable for the 47 million employees of the nation¿s 5.8 million small businesses and more than 14 million self-employed individuals. In announcing its support for the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), NAR reiterated the importance of reforming the U.S. health care market for small businesses and independent contractors.
Published Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:35:07 CDT
A modest gain in the level of home sales is possible over the next couple months, and an improvement is forecast for the second half of this year as more buyers are able to access affordable mortgages, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors.
Published Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:06:08 CDT
The National Association of Realtors® is renewing its commitment to help the nation increase minority homeownership in America, and is dedicated to advancing that aim through National Homeownership Month in June. NAR said its commitment is stronger than ever during today's challenging real estate market.
Published Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:50:29 CDT
The National Association of Realtors® testified today that a temporary tax credit would be the best incentive to move hesitant home buyers into the market. NAR based its support on the success of a 1975 temporary tax credit designed to "clear an over-supply of newly constructed homes during an economic downturn."
Published Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:37:15 CDT
The National Association of Realtors® has released a report challenging the impact analysis used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in its proposed Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act reform. The report, The Estimated Costs of HUD's Proposed RESPA Regulations, finds that HUD "significantly underestimates the costs of implementing the new requirements."
Published Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:16:43 CDT
Realtors® are developing expertise in specialized fields within the real estate industry to better serve today's consumers, and this year's REALTOR® Magazine "30 Under 30" winners are no exception. The 2008 honorees practice in areas as diverse as auctions, green homes, HUD foreclosures, and international real estate.
Published Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:44:44 CDT
The National Association of Realtors® has awarded $48,262 to 13 local and state Realtor® associations through the Smart Growth Action Grants program. The grants are awarded to help associations implement smart growth programs and activities that position Realtors® as leaders in improving their communities.
Published Wed, 28 May 2008 08:29:21 CDT
The National Association of Realtors® has reached a favorable settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, resolving litigation between them regarding how listings from multiple listing services are displayed on brokers' virtual office Web sites. The proposed final order, to be filed with the federal district court in Chicago today, validates NAR's longstanding Internet Data Exchange (IDX) policy and strengthens the rule governing participation in multiple listing services.
Published Tue, 27 May 2008 12:13:33 CDT
Existing-home sales slowed in April, partly because restrictive lending practices hampered home buyers. At the same time, a greater number of areas are showing sales gains from a year ago and a recent reversal in mortgage policy means the market is better positioned for a turnaround, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Published Fri, 23 May 2008 08:00:31 CDT
