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NAR Extends Alliance with Chrysler Group LLC
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Part of the cost of doing business as a real estate agent is spending a considerable amount of time driving from one property to another to assist clients. To help members who are always on the go, the National Association of Realtors® is pleased to announce a two-year extension of its agreement with Chrysler Group LLC, as NAR’s official automobile manufacturer through the REALTOR Benefits® Program.
NAR Announces Opening of Applications for Strategic Technology Accelerator, REach™
CHICAGO - January 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- REach, the strategic accelerator for technology startups created and managed by the National Association of Realtors®’ investment fund, Second Century Ventures, announced the opening of applications to join its 2014 class. The deadline to apply for the 2014 program is March 1. The program runs from April through the Realtors® Conference & Expo in November, where participating companies will be showcased at the industry’s largest gathering.
Realtors®, CFPB to Monitor Impacts of New Mortgage Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New mortgage lending rules to protect consumers from risky loan products will take effect this Friday, and Realtors® will be on the front lines as homebuyers access safer mortgages that meet strong underwriting standards, said Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray at an event held today by the National Association of Realtors®
Pending Home Sales Edge Up in November
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 01, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales stabilized in November with a slight gain, according to the National Association...
Existing-Home Sales Decline in November, but Strong Price Gains Continue
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales fell in November, although median prices continue to show strong year-over-year growth, according to the National Association of Realtors
NAR Praises Positive Federal Housing Administration Actuarial Review
WASHINGTON (December 13, 2013) - December 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Steve Brown: “NAR is a strong supporter of the Federal Housing Administration and its vital role in the mortgage marketplace.
Realtors® Applaud DeMarco for Heeding Warnings, Leaving GSE Loan Limits As Is
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Steve Brown: “Realtors® welcome today’s announcement from the Federal Housing Finance Agency that the current limits on conforming loans will remain in effect until further notice.
October Pending Home Sales Down Again, but Expected to Level Out
WASHINGTON - November 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Although conditions were mixed across the country, pending home sales continued to move lower in October, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline, according to the National Association of Realtors
Modest Growth Seen in Commercial Real Estate Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commercial real estate leasing patterns are showing steady but modest growth, according to the National Association of Realtors® quarterly commercial real estate forecast.
Realtors® Support Revamped Mortgage Disclosure Form
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Steve Brown
Realtors® Demand Immediate Relief for Homeowners Impacted by Unforeseen and Exponential Increases in Flood...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners across the country should not be forced to pay for the sudden and dramatic flood insurance premium increases that are the unintended consequence of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, insisted the National Association of Realtors® today in testimonybefore the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.
October Existing-Home Sales Cool but Low Inventory Drives Prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales declined for the second consecutive month in October, while constrained inventory means home prices continue to see double-digit year-over-year gains, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Realtors® Add Gender Identity to Code of Ethics
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- “Today Realtors® have demonstrated their all-inclusive support of ensuring fair housing opportunities by adding gender identity to their Code of Ethics. As we celebrate 100 years of the Realtor® Code of Ethics, this decision is a fitting example of the Code as a living, dynamic set of principles that define the professionalism that Realtors® bring to the real estate transaction
Predictive Analytics Helping to Boost Real Estate Business
SAN FRANCISCO - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Predictive analytics, or evaluating and interpreting data to predict future outcomes and trends, is helping the real estate industry better understand transaction and market data and use it to benefit the industry, agents and consumers
Improving Communication Between Appraisers and Real Estate Agents Vital
SAN FRANCISCO - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Issues with appraisals continue to impact real estate transactions, but better communications between real estate agents and appraisers could help to minimize problems, according to panelists at a property valuation forum here at the 2013 Realtors® Conference and Expo. Most of the attendees were both sales agents and appraisers.
Rising Rates, Health Care Lead Top 10 Issues Affecting Real Estate
SAN FRANCISCO - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rising interest and capitalization rates top the list of issues that have future implications for real estate. That’s according to an industry expert at the “Top 10 Issues Affecting Real Estate” session at the 2013 REALTORS® Conference and Expo.
Top Lenders Forecast Housing Market Gains Despite New Ability-to-Repay Rules
SAN FRANCISCO - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a rare gathering of CEOs and senior executives from the biggest names in mortgage lending, Realtors® were told to expect market growth in 2014 and to prepare their buyers for transactions with heavy documentation requirements
Realtors® Rise to New Heights to Tackle Real Estate Issues
SAN FRANCISCO - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home prices are rising and foreclosures and short sales are falling, all signs that housing markets are on their way to recovery. However, uncertainties and market challenges remain for the nation’s residential and commercial real estate markets, and Realtors® are committed to addressing those challenges as they gather Nov. 8-11 in San Francisco for the
NAR Launches Priority Registration List for New .Realtor Top-Level Domain
SAN FRANCISCO - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the 2013 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Francisco today, the National Association of Realtors® launched a member awareness campaign and priority registration for the .Realtor top-level domain, as an alternative to the familiar and commonly used .com or .org domains.
Most Metro Areas Show Strong Annual Home-Price Growth
WASHINGTON - November 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The majority of metropolitan areas in the third quarter experienced robust year-over-year price gains, with the national median price showing the strongest annual growth in nearly eight years, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®.
