Washington, DC – March 21, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — February existing-home sales declined from an upwardly revised January pace but are well above a year ago, while the median price posted a slight gain, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Sales were up in the Midwest and South, offset by declines in the Northeast and West.

Washington, DC – March 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi: “As the leading advocate for homeownership and housing issues, NAR applauds the Federal Housing Finance Agency for issuing a final rule to restrict Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks from investing in mortgages encumbered by private transfer fee covenants

Washington, DC – March 13, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Aging baby boomers and their echo boomer children will significantly impact trends in the nation’s housing market over the next 20 years. In a new report released by the Bipartisan Policy Center, “Demographic Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Housing Markets,” researchers at the National Association of Realtors®, The Urban Institute, and the University of Southern California analyze key demographic trends and their likely influence on housing and homeownership in the U.S.

Washington, DC – March 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors® has won a challenge to the use of its trademark Realtor® in a domain name operated by a former member.

Washington, DC – March 2, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Housing markets are complex and varied, and a government pilot program to turn bank-owned properties into rentals could be disruptive and counterproductive in some markets, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Washington, DC – February 28, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Realtors® work hard to help people buy and sell homes, while also dedicating their time and efforts to improve the quality of life in communities across the country. The National Association of Realtors® recognizes these Realtors® who devote themselves to volunteer service through REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards, which is currently accepting applications.

Washington, DC – February 27, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales are on an upward trend, which has been uneven but meaningful since reaching a cyclical low last April, and are well above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Washington, DC – February 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — A new National Association of Realtors® collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Treasury will help Realtors® better assist homeowners who are struggling to sell their homes in a short sale.

Washington, DC – February 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — According to the National Association of Realtors® quarterly commercial real estate forecast, all of the major commercial real estate sectors are seeing improved fundamentals, but multifamily housing is becoming a landlord’s market commanding bigger rent increases. These trends also are confirmed in NAR’s recent quarterly Commercial Real Estate Market Survey.

Washington, DC – February 22, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales rose in January, marking three gains in the past four months, while inventories continued to improve, according to the National Association of Realtors®

Washington , DC – February 14, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi: “As the leading advocate for housing and homeownership, NAR is strongly opposed to elements of President Obama’s budget proposal that would limit itemized deductions, including the mortgage interest deduction, for thousands of families.

Washington, DC – February 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) –Housing affordability conditions improved in most metropolitan areas from softer existing-home prices and record-low mortgage interest rates in the fourth quarter, with rising sales and lower inventory creating more balanced conditions

Chicago, IL – February 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — REALTOR® University now offers a Master of Real Estate degree for real estate professionals who are interested in expanding their education to advance their career and improve their business.

Washington, DC – February 3, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi:

Washington, DC – February 1, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors® commends President Obama for pledging to assist homeowners and the struggling housing market, because restoring the health of the housing market is critical for the nation’s economic recovery.

Washington, DC – January 25, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — After reaching a 19-month high, pending home sales eased in December but stayed above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Washington, DC – January 25, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi:

Washington, DC – January 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — HouseLogic.com, a comprehensive website about all aspects of homeownership from the National Association of Realtors®, has launched a new online sweepstakes. Readers who leave comments on a blog featured at the site will have a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. The sweepstakes is part of a special do-it-yourself blog series, “Water-Wise Bathroom Redo.”

Washington, DC – January 20, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales continued on an uptrend in December, rising for three consecutive months and remaining above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

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 products. Since then, REALTORS® FCU has experienced unprecedented growth in membership