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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Names .realtor™ and .realestate Preferred Suppliers
The National Association of Realtors®’ top-level domains .realtor™ and .realestate have been named in the Preferred Supplier program by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one of the most respected real estate brands in the nation.
NAR Wins 2019 Sustainability Award from Business Intelligence Group
The National Association of Realtors® was today recognized by the Business Intelligence Group as a global leader in sustainability promotion. The annual Sustainability Awards honor organizations
Metro Home Prices Increase in 91% of Metro Areas in Second Quarter of 2019
Most metro areas saw price gains under marginal inventory growth in the second quarter of 2019, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors
Pending Home Sales Climb 2.8% in June
Pending home sales continued to ascend in June, marking two consecutive months of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major regions recorded a rise in contract activity, with the West experiencing the highest surge.
NAR Applauds Senate EPW Committee for Advancing Surface Transportation Reauthorization
National Association of Realtors® President John Smaby issued the following statement after the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously approved S. 2302, America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019.
Realtors® Respond to CFPB Qualified Mortgage Patch Announcement
National Association of Realtors® President John Smaby issued the following statement after the CFPB yesterday announced its intent to allow the GSE Patch to expire in January 2021
Existing-Home Sales Falter 1.7% in June
Existing-home sales weakened in June, as total sales saw a small decline after a previous month of gains, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Second Century Ventures Selects Inaugural Commercial Accelerator Class
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, announced its first REACH Commercial Class today. REACH is a growth technology accelerator program helping launch companies into the real estate
Realtor® Survey Shows Decline in Foreign Investment in U.S. Residential Real Estate
A decline in global growth and low housing inventory contributed to a drop in foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate over the past year
NAR’s Strategic Investment Fund Opens Applications for iOi Pitch Battle
Second Century Ventures, the National Association of Realtors®' strategic investment arm, is proud to present the opening of applications for the second annual Innovation, Opportunity and Investment Summit Pitch Battle.
Realtor® Support for Association Health Plans Grows Nationally
Over 200 state and local Realtor® associations from across the country have proclaimed their support for the National Association of Realtors®’ effort to protect access to association health plans.
Pending Home Sales Bounce Back 1.1% in May
Pending home sales increased in May, a positive variation from the minor sales dip seen in the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major regions saw growth in contract activity
Existing-Home Sales Ascend 2.5% in May
Existing-home sales rebounded in May, recording an increase in sales for the first time in two months, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Volunteering Works Program Announces 2019 Mentoring and Grant Recipients
The National Association of Realtors® and the Good Neighbor Society have announced the recipients of the 11th annual Volunteering Works grants and mentoring program.
National Association of Realtors® Applauds House Efforts to Advance NFIP Reforms
John Smaby, President of the National Association of Realtors®, issued the following statement after the House Financial Services Committee voted Wednesday evening to advance the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019
Realtors® Join with VA to Commemorate 24 Millionth Loan, 75th Anniversary of GI Bill
This morning, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the Department of Veterans Affairs welcomed more than 100 industry stakeholders and governments officials to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill.
NAR Signs 100th Bilateral Partner; Increases Global Network
The National Association of Realtors® is pleased to announce a new bilateral agreement with the Syndicat National des Professionnels Immobiliers (SNPI) (Real Estate Professionals Trade Union), a French institution with over 8,000 members, expanding its network of business partnerships around the world
Existing-Home Sales Inch Back 0.4% in April
Existing-home sales saw a minor decline in April, continuing March’s drop in sales, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Two of the four major U.S. regions saw a slight dip in sales, while the West saw growth and the Midwest essentially bore no changes last month.
Second Century Ventures Announces 2019 Accelerator Class
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, announced its 2019 REACH® Class today. REACH® is a growth technology accelerator program helping launch companies into the real estate
Affordability in the Top 10 Most Popular Markets for Millennials, According to NAR
A wide range of factors contribute to why millennials decide to move to certain areas, remain for an extended period or choose to relocate shortly after their arrival. Job market and affordability in the given location are two of the main reasons that impact millennials the most
