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February Existing-Home Sales Slip But Up Strongly From a Year Ago
Washington, DC - March 26, 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.
Pending Home Sales Ease in February but Solidly Higher Than a Year Ago
Washington, DC - March 26, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales were down slightly in February but remain notably above the pattern in the first half of last year, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
February Existing-Home Sales Slip But Up Strongly From a Year Ago
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.
Realtors® Praise FHFA for Banning Private Transfer Fees
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
Seniors and Young Adults Will Influence U.S. Housing Markets
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.
NAR Protects Realtor® Trademark by Winning Domain Name Challenge
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.
Government Foreclosure to Rental Pilot Programs Not Needed In Most Markets, Say Realtors®
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®.
REALTOR® Magazine Seeking Nominations for Annual Good Neighbor Awards
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.
January Pending Home Sales Rise, Market on Uptrend
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®.
NAR Collaborates With U.S. Treasury on Short Sale “Help for Homeowners”
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.
Commercial Real Estate Vacancy Rates Improving, Rents Firming
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.
Existing-Home Sales Rise Again in January, Inventory Down
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®
NAR to Administration: Do No Harm to Housing
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.
Fourth Quarter Metro Area Home Prices Boost Affordability, Sales Improving
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
REALTOR® University Granted Approval to Offer Master of Real Estate Degree Program
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.
REALTORS®: Bernanke Underscores Need for Housing Recovery
Washington, DC - February 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi:
REALTORS® Support Obama’s Efforts to Assist Housing Market and Help Homeowners Refinance
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.
Pending Home Sales Decline in December, Remain Above a Year Ago
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®.
Homeownership Matters to State of the Union
Washington, DC - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi:
HouseLogic Presents a Water-Saving Bathroom Makeover and Chance to Win $100
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.”
