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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, which also would create new jobs,

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 Realtors® said in testimony today

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 cyclical peak reached in 2009, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

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 of their entire year, sending their kids back to school

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 Association of Realtors® recognized 10 such Realtors® today as finalists for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2012 Good Neighbor Awards.

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®.

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 of Realtors® who own homes prolong the life of their air conditioning and heating systems.

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 areas, according to the National Association of Realtors® quarterly commercial real estate forecast.

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 streamline the short sale process.

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 National Association of Realtors®. Monthly sales rose in every region but the West, where inventory is very tight.

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 markets around the country, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of 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 Federal Credit Union, have greater access to service centers, financial loans, banking services and much more.

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” contest. Boost Your Roost gives homeowners a chance to win a $20,000 home renovation and star in original web videos this fall, documenting the transformation from start to finish. Voting is now open to the public, who will help select the lucky winner. Each visitor to HouseLogic can cast one vote per day, now through August 13.

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®

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 within 45 days.

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®.

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.

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

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 of Realtors®.

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 comprehensive website for home owners from the National Association of Realtors®, offers valuable resources and information to help residents clean up after floods.