NAR has long advocated for an updated rule to address an inequality with conventional borrowers, and this action will increase the flood insurance choices available to FHA borrowers.
News Releases
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NAR calls on the FHA to reduce the Mortgage Insurance Premium to help first-time and low- to moderate-income buyers as they face a high interest rate market.
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The tour's goal is to engage members nationwide through events that support REALTOR® member engagement, member recruitment and retention, and community engagement.
November 15, 2022
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Kenny Parcell, Tracy Kasper, Kevin Sears, Gregory Hrabcak, Margo Wheeler, Pete Kopf, and Leslie Rouda Smith will be NAR's 2023 Leadership Team.
November 14, 2022
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![2022 NAR Distinguished Service Award recipient Chris McElvoy and 2022 NAR President Leslie Rouda Smith 2022 NAR Distinguished Service Award recipient Chris McElvoy and 2022 NAR President Leslie Rouda Smith](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2022-nar-distinguished-award-winner-chris-mcelvoy-and-president-leslie-rouda-smith-11-12-2022-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=MS3iKlCP)
Chris was honored with the Distinguished Service Award for his remarkable dedication to the real estate industry, NAR and the community at large.
November 13, 2022
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Cindy's commitment to the real estate industry, NAR and her community represents everything that the Distinguished Service Award embodies.
November 13, 2022
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Richard Rothstein, best-selling author and Distinguished Fellow at the Economic Policy Institute, was joined by Bryan Greene, Vice President of Policy Advocacy for the National Association of Realtors®, to discuss the past, present and future of equity in housing.
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NAR recognized partners GE Appliances Store, 1-800-GOT-JUNK, and NAR Travel Club with awards for the benefits they delivered to REALTORS® and their clients in 2022.
November 13, 2022
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![Modern single-story stone house with solar panels on roof Modern single-story stone house with solar panels on roof](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/modern-single-story-stone-house-with-solar-panels-on-roof-gettyimages-1175114205-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=-Ouk1oJt)
Residences account for 22% of U.S. energy comsumption, offering an opportunity for real estate professionals and associations to be part of the solution by becoming knowledgeable about sustainability and high-performance homes.
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Artificial intelligence has allowed consumers to easily create and manipulate photos, which can be of great benefit in real estate, but comes with legal responsibilities.
November 12, 2022
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Spencer High 202-383-1051