The U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Brian Montgomery as the next assistant secretary for Housing. The vote comes six months after the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee approved Montgomery’s initial nomination for FHA commissioner.
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Home and commercial property owners looking to take on a remodel should consider undertaking an outdoor project.
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The U.S. House passed bipartisan legislation today that the National Association of Realtors® believes will bring much-needed bank regulatory relief and consumer protections and is a step in the right direction for the industry.
May 22, 2018
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The .realestate web addresses will be free of restrictions and will allow real estate entities and professionals to creatively market properties, geographic areas served, or their personal brands and specialties.
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2018 NAR President Elizebeth Mendenhall commended the Board of Directors for raising the bar on professionalism with two amendments to the association's strict member Code of Ethics. The NAR board also raised national membership dues to fund a broad range of new programming.
May 19, 2018
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An increase in housing supply is crucial to the health and sustainability of the real estate market and the economy.
May 18, 2018
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A strengthening economy and job growth nearing historic levels have given Realtors® confidence in future commercial real estate market conditions.
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A stronger economy, wage growth and an improving job market are expected to march home sales and prices higher in 2018, but low supply and weakening affordability will tamper the rate of increases.
May 17, 2018
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Efforts to reduce costs, increase efficiencies and incorporate more innovation, technology and data in the valuation process are expanding the use of alternative valuation methods.
May 16, 2018