WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 27, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Today marks the one-year anniversary of Realtor® University’s Master of Real Estate degree program. The National Association of Realtors® created Realtor® University to help Realtors® bring value to home buyers, sellers and investors.

WASHINGTON, DC – February 27, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales rose in January, and have been above year-ago levels for the past 21 months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. There were healthy monthly gains in all regions but the West, which is constrained by limited inventory but was slightly improved.

WASHINGTON, DC – February 25, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Major commercial real estate sectors continue to improve, albeit slowly, with gradual economic improvement and job creation driving absorption of space, according to the National Association of Realtors® quarterly commercial real estate forecast.

WASHINGTON, DC – February 21, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales edged up in January, while a seller’s market is developing and home prices continue to rise steadily above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors

WASHINGTON, DC – February 12, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — It’s hard to get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day when the stuff of everyday home life – like clutter, the need to make minor repairs – surrounds you. But take heart; whether you’re planning a romantic evening at home or simply want your home to be a peaceful retreat throughout the year, HouseLogic.com, the award-winning, comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors®, can help you renew and revitalize your home-owner relationship.

WASHINGTON, DC – February 11, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — A growing number of metropolitan areas had higher median home prices in the fourth quarter, with the national price showing the strongest year-over-year increase in seven years, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®. A companion report shows record high housing affordability conditions for metro areas in 2012.

CHICAGO, IL – February 8, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Frustrated by continued uncertainty, a sluggish recovery, and a challenging investment environment, investors generally appear eager to put the past behind them and adjust to the new normal, as outlined in Expectations & Market Realities in Real Estate 2013—Turn the Page, a new annual report published jointly by Real Estate Research Corporation (RERC), Deloitte, and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

WASHINGTON, DC – January 29, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Homeowners looking for the most return on their investment when it comes to remodeling should consider exterior replacement projects. According to the 2013 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, Realtors® rated exterior projects among the most valuable home improvement projects.

WASHINGTON, DC – January 28, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales declined in December but have stayed above year-ago levels for 20 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

WASHINGTON, DC – January 22, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales eased in December but are well above a year ago, while limited inventory maintained the upward momentum in home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total sales in 2012 were the highest in five years, while the annual price rose the most since 2005.

CHICAGO, IL – January 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors®, along with Second Century Ventures today announced BombBomb, a video email marketing platform, as the first company selected for its REach™ accelerator program.

WASHINGTON, DC – January 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors®’ venture capital fund Second Century Ventures has become a strategic investor in Symform, a revolutionary, distributed cloud backup service.

WASHINGTON, DC – January 11, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Realtors® work hard to improve communities, often sacrificing their own time and energy for those who are less fortunate. For the past five years, Realtor® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Society has helped Realtors® grow and develop their charitable efforts through the Volunteering Works Program. The program, which matches Realtors® who want to expand their community service outreach with a mentor, is now seeking entries.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 11, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — “The National Association of Realtors® applauds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for creating a broadly defined Qualified Mortgage rule that establishes strong consumer protections while ensuring continued access to safe, affordable mortgage credit

WASHINGTON, DC – December 28, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales increased in November for the third straight month and reached the highest level in two-and-a-half years, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

WASHINGTON, DC – December 20, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales continued to improve in November with low inventory supply pressuring home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors

WASHINGTON, DC – December 7, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — With the 2012 holiday season in full swing, HouseLogic, the award-winning, comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors®, wants to inspire holiday celebrations with a chance to win a $500 gift card in HouseLogic’s “Pin the Season Giveaway” on Pinterest. Now through December 17, HouseLogic visitors can create a seasonal Pinterest pinboard to help ensure a stress-free season.

WASHINGTON, DC – November 29, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales rose strongly in October with mixed regional results, according to the National Association of Realtors

WASHINGTON, DC – November 26, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Most of the major commercial real estate sectors show gradually improving fundamentals and are easily absorbing the relatively small amount of new space that is coming online, with a full recovery already in the multifamily market, according to the National Association of Realtors

WASHINGTON, DC – November 21, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors® has been recognized with a gold Best in Biz award for its forward looking business practices. The independent business awards program honors companies and executives for their business success and is judged by industry analysts and members of the press.