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WASHINGTON - January 16, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron: “NAR has joined the United for Patent Reform coalition along with a diverse group of American businesses to pursue comprehensive solutions to abusive patent litigation, which costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars every yea

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 14, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners often consider various remodeling and replacement projects as a way to add value to their homes. Some projects add more value and better recoup their costs than others, according to Realtors® who rated small and exterior projects as the most valuable home improvement projects in the 2015 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. Compiled annually in collaboration with Hanley Wood's Remodeling Magazine, the report compares changes in home improvement project costs with Realtors®’ perceptions of what those projects contribute to a home’s price at resale

WASHINGTON - January 08, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) - Existing-home sales are forecasted to rise about 7 percent in 2015 behind a strengthening economy, solid job gains and a healthy increase in home prices, according to National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun in a newly-released video on his 2015 housing market expectations

WASHINGTON - December 31, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales slightly improved in November and are above year-over-year levels for the third straight month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions except for the Midwest experienced a slight gain in activity in November.

WASHINGTON - December 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- After hitting their highest level of the year, existing-home sales slid in November as housing supply showed some tightening, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions experienced a decline in sales compared to a month earlier.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron “The package of tax extensions approved by the U.S. House and Senate, and headed to the President’s desk for signature, includes important provisions that will help distressed homeowners and commercial property investors with transactions made during 2014. NAR applauds Congressional leaders in both chambers for their effort to pass this legislation before adjournment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron:

WASHINGTON - December 11, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congress and the administration must address key policy issues in order to facilitate a healthy real estate market that serves current and future homeowners and drives the national economy forward, said the National Association of Realtors® today in testimony before the U.S. Senate Banking Subcommittee on Housing

WASHINGTON - December 11, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Metro areas with a lower cost of living and sunnier weather are poised to see an increased number of baby boomers moving in and buying a home as some delay retirement and remain participants in the labor market, according to new research

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 26, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales declined in October but remained at a healthy level of activity and are above year-over-year levels for the second straight month, according to the

WASHINGTON - November 24, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Despite a slowing global economy, forward economic momentum in the U.S. should keep commercial real estate activity on firmer footing, according to the National Association of Realtor

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 20, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales rose in October for the second straight month and are now above year-over-year levels for the first time in a year, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

CHICAGO - November 19, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment fund of the National Association of Realtors® , announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2015 REach® Accelerator program, now through January 30th, 2015. The nine-month program provides a unique opportunity for technology companies to get intense exposure into real estate, a market that represents more than $1 trillion in revenue, consists of more than 100,000 small- and medium-sized businesses and generates more than $12.5 billion in advertising spend in the U.S. each year

WASHINGTON - November 19, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Technology has transformed the way real estate professionals do business, and establishing an online presence is essential to connecting with and marketing to potential clients. To help members build and maintain their online identity, the National Association of Realtors® welcomes Placester, one of the largest providers of real estate websites in the world, to the REALTOR Benefits® Program. Through this strategic partnership, Placester is offering exclusive pricing and features on websites to NAR members as well as access to marketing programs and strategies to assist in revenue growth and lead generation.

WASHINGTON - November 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors^® President Chris Polychron:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 17, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Advances in mobile technology have the potential to radically change the ways consumers search for real estate online, according to a session at the 2014 REALTORS® Conference & Expo that peered into what can happen in the future regarding big data and real estate

NEW ORLEANS - November 7, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales are expected to be higher next year and prices will remain at a healthier level of growth that benefits both buyers and sellers, according to an economic forecast at a residential forum during the 2014 Realtors® Conference & Expo.

NEW ORLEANS - November 7, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® hold the key to homeownership for many consumers, but providing options for prospective homebuyers in rural areas is often more difficult due to a lack of affordable inventory and access to mortgage credit. To help homebuyers realize their dream of homeownership in less populated areas, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service Administrator Tony Hernandez told Realtors® they can soon expect some changes that will simplify the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program.

NEW ORLEANS - November 7, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Shifting political dynamics and emerging technologies will have a significant impact on the business of real estate over the next 12 months and Realtors® are ready for the changes, said 2015 National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron at a news conference today during the 2014 Realtors® Conference & Expo.

NEW ORLEANS - November 7, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The housing market has rebounded dramatically from the weak prices and record low sales activity seen in 2010, which was the last time Realtors® were in New Orleans for the REALTORS® Conference & Expo, here through November 10.