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WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® are not only strong advocates for homeownership, but also for their communities, and many contribute countless hours of their time to enhance the lives of others. For six years now, Realtor® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Society has helped Realtors® expand and develop their charitable efforts through the Volunteering Works Grant and Mentoring Program. The program, which assigns expert mentors to Realtors® who want to expand their community service outreach, is now seeking entries

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- “Realtors® applaud the decision by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt to delay increases in guarantee fees on loans purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In a September 2013 letter, NAR called on FHFA to refrain from changing its fee structure until completing an analysis to determine the effectiveness of its fee pricing policy at bringing private enterprise back into the market.

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.

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.

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®

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 01, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales stabilized in November with a slight gain, according to the National Association...

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

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.

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.

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

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Steve Brown

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.

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®.

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

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

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.

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.

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