From April 2020 through March 2021, foreign buyers purchased 107,000 properties, down 31% from the prior year, as the COVID-19 pandemic led to a strong global economic contraction and a decline in international tourist and business arrivals.
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Twenty Realtors® from across the country have been chosen to participate in the 10-month program preparing emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR.
July 21, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Empty housing development lot Empty housing development lot](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/empty-housing-development-lot-GettyImages-647514022-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=0v58-yUr)
The virtual policy forum went in depth on research commissioned by NAR and authored by the Rosen Consulting Group, which found that the U.S. in the midst of an "underbuilding gap" of around 6 million housing units dating back to 2001.
July 15, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/modern-blue-gray-house-with-lights-on-GettyImages-640183848-1300w-867h_0.jpg?itok=YHBTK1E4)
Pending home sales rebounded strongly in May, reaching the highest reading ever for the month of May since 2005, with all four U.S. regions registering both month-over-month increases and year-over-year gains.
June 30, 2021
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![US Supreme Court statue and pillars US Supreme Court statue and pillars](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/us-supreme-court-statue-and-pillars-GettyImages-1167833543-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=lLKGrHjL)
With the pandemic waning and the economy improving, it is time to restore the housing sector to its healthy, former function.
June 30, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Multicultural group Multicultural group](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/multicultural-group-GettyImages-514325215-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=OZLjwlmd)
The campaigns highlight NAR's commitment against all forms of discrimination in housing and actions taken, including strengthening member accountability through its code of ethics.
June 29, 2021
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![Volunteers building a house Volunteers building a house](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/volunteers-building-a-house-GettyImages-521812394-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=fBnDYEam)
RRF is commemorating its 20th anniversary by launching Hope Rising, a campaign designed to ensure the Foundation can respond to disasters as quickly and effectively as possible.
June 28, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Julia Gordon Julia Gordon](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/julia-gordon-headshot-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=2TFuIqHh)
Julia's outstanding career in the industry has prepared her to handle the complex range of issues facing America's housing market today.
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NAR has concerns that recent FHFA policy changes could jeopardize the availability of mortgage credit in the future.
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NAR committed to ensuring a series of upcoming events and meetings are Food Recovery Verified, and will encourage the 1,200 state and local REALTOR® associations across the country to participate and multiply the effort.
June 23, 2021
Media Contact:
Troy Green 202-383-1042