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Existing-Home Sales Slip in December, Prices Continue to Rise; 2012 Totals Up
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.
BombBomb Joins NAR’s REach™ Tech Accelerator Program
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.
Second Century Ventures Brings Cloud Computing to Realtors®
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.
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Entries for 2013 Volunteering Works Program
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.
NAR Statement on the Qualified Mortgage Rule
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
November Pending Home Sales Rise Again
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®.
November Existing-Home Sales and Prices Maintain Uptrend
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
“Pin the Season” to Win $500 in HouseLogic Pinterest Giveaway
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.
Pending Home Sales Rise in October to Highest Level in Over Five Years
WASHINGTON, DC - November 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales rose strongly in October with mixed regional results, according to the National Association of Realtors
Commercial Real Estate Vacancies Slowly Declining, Rents Rising
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
National Association of Realtors® Wins Gold in Best in Biz Awards
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.
Existing-Home Sales Rise in October with Ongoing Price and Equity Gains
WASHINGTON, DC - November 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sales of existing homes increased in October, even with some regional impact from Hurricane Sandy, while home prices continued to rise due to lower levels of inventory supply, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
2013 NAR Officers Installed
ORLANDO - November 13, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gary Thomas, a Realtor® in Orange County, Calif., was installed today as 2013 president of the National Association of Realtors® at the association’s Board of Directors meeting during the 2012 Realtors® Conference and Expo.
NAR Presents Realtor® Bruce Aydt with Distinguished Service Award
WASHINGTON, DC - November 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bruce Aydt, a Realtor® from the St. Louis, Mo., area, has received the National Association of Realtors® 2012 Distinguished Service Award. Out of 1 million Realtors®, no more than two are recognized with this award each year. The recipients were announced in Orlando today during NAR’s annual Realtors® Conference and Expo.
More Cash Sales, Shrinking Time on Market Show Changing Buyer Dynamics
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- ORLANDO (November 10, 2012) – All-cash buyers have surged since the housing downturn while the typical amount of time it takes to sell a home is shrinking, revealing the changing dynamics of today’s home buyers and sellers.
Realtors® Celebrate 100 Years of Quality Service Through the Code of Ethics
ORLANDO - November 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- 2013 will mark the 100th year members of the National Association of Realtors® have subscribed to a strict Code of Ethics. Though the real estate industry itself has evolved over the past century, NAR’s core values and commitment to excellence have remained constant.
Realtors® Salute and Help Serve Those Who Served Our Country
ORLANDO - November 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In honor of Veteran’s Day, the National Association of Realtors® thanks and recognizes America’s veterans and active duty military for all that they do to serve and protect our nation’s freedom.
Realtors® ReThink the Future of Real Estate
ORLANDO - November 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real estate is facing a transformation in the coming years, given the nation’s economic concerns, demographic trends and shifting socio-economic landscape. As Realtors® gather this week for NAR’s annual Realtors® Conference and Expo, they are working to shape that future through the ReThink Initiative.
Realtors® Think Globally, Act Locally
ORLANDO - November 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida is not only the host state for this year’s Realtors® Conference & Expo; it’s also the fastest growing destination of choice for international buyers, accounting for 26 percent of foreign purchases last year, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2012 Profile of International Home Buying Activity. It’s no surprise, then, that this year’s conference has a notable global presence.
National Association of Realtors® Annouces First-Ever Strategic Technology Accelerator, REach
CHICAGO, IL - November 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® is announcing REach™, a new type of Accelerator program developed to introduce innovative technology companies to the real estate marketplace. REach™ is being developed through NAR’s strategic venture arm, Second Century Ventures.
