Washington, DC – September 28, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Realtors® strive to preserve and expand housing opportunities for all Americans, and that’s particularly important for public and private sector workers. To address a nationwide shortage of workforce housing, the National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with the National Housing Conference, will host a forum today in Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC – September 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales increased in August, even with ongoing tight credit and appraisal problems, along with regional disruptions created by Hurricane Irene, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Monthly gains were seen in all regions.

Washington, DC – September 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Increased lending to creditworthy home buyers and more loan modifications and short sales are necessary to reduce the rising inventory of foreclosed homes and help stabilize and revitalize the housing industry and economy, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Washington, DC – September 16, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Improving access to affordable mortgage financing for qualified home buyers and investors and committing additional resources to loan modifications and short sales will help reduce current and future inventories of real estate owned (REO) properties held by government agencies, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Washington DC – September 1, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — As the leading advocate for homeownership, the National Association of Realtors® will host a summit of policy makers, industry leaders and government stake holders to develop strategies to help stabilize and revitalize the nation’s housing market and economy.

Washington, DC – August 30, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Realtors® don’t only help people realize their dreams of home ownership; they also volunteer their time and skills to help improve the communities in which they live. Ten such Realtors® were recognized today by the National Association of Realtors® as finalists for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2011 Good Neighbor Awards

Washington, DC – August 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales declined in July but remain well above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All regions show monthly declines except for the West, which continues to show the highest level of sales contract activity

Washington, DC – August 26, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — As homeowners across the East Coast brace for Hurricane Irene and the heavy rains that are expected to fall over the next few days, the current threat underscores the importance of flood insurance, which is the only way for homeowners to financially protect their property or businesses from flood damages.

Washington, DC – August 25, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Commercial real estate vacancy rates are flat and projections for growth have been moderated because economic growth and job creation have been weaker than expected, but modest improvements are expected over the coming year, according to the National Association of Realtors®

Washington, DC – August 25, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — To help develop policies that will stabilize the nation’s housing market and support an economic recovery, the National Association of Realtors® urges the White House to host a summit of policy makers, industry leaders and government stake holders focused on revitalizing the nation’s housing

Washington, DC – August 25, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Changes to the mortgage interest deduction could dramatically impact home owners and aspiring home owners in Grand Rapids, Mich., and beyond. That’s just one of the many issues the National Association of Realtors® wants Michigan residents to know about as the Home Ownership Matters Bus Tour pulls into Grand Rapids this week.

Washington, DC – August 18, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales declined in July from an upwardly revised June pace but are notably higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Monthly gains in the Northeast and Midwest were offset by declines in the West and South.

Washington, DC – August 10, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Median existing-home prices declined modestly in the second quarter with 27 percent of metropolitan areas experiencing price gains from a year ago, while state home sales declined from the second quarter of 2010, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®.

Washington, DC – August 4, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — As the National Association of Realtors® Home Ownership Matters bus crosses Missouri this week, a stop in Joplin, Mo., today will underscore Realtors®’ commitment to rebuilding the local community.

Washington, DC – August 2, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — As the citizens of Joplin rebuild in the aftermath of the May tornados, the connection between home ownership, strong families and resilient communities has never been more salient. On Thursday, August 4, the National Association of Realtors® will join Joplin Mayor Mike Woolston in recognizing the efforts of Realtors® and others in restoring the homes and heart of the city.

Washington, DC – August 2, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — A proposed rule by federal regulators to impose a minimum 20 percent down payment, stringent debt-to-income ratio requirements and rigid credit standards will deny millions of Americans access to safe, low-cost mortgages, according to the National Association of Realtors

Washington, DC – July 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Ron Phipps. “The National Association of Realtors®, on behalf of its 1.1 million members, their clients and customers, and the nation’s 75 million homeowners, urges Congress to resolve the mounting debt ceiling crisis before the August 2 deadline.

Washington, DC – July 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Any changes to the mortgage interest deduction now or in the future could threaten recent progress toward stabilizing the housing market, critically erode home prices and values, destroy middle-class wealth accumulation and hurt economic growth.

Washington, DC – July 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Public and private sector workers in the Northeast need more affordable housing opportunities. In response, the National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with the National Housing Conference, will host a regional forum today in Boston to help develop solutions to workforce housing issues

Washington, DC – July 28, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales increased in June following a wide swing down in April and then up in May, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Activity increased in the West and South but declined in the Midwest and Northeast; all regions show strong double-digit gains from a year ago.