Eighty-eight percent of the metros followed (161 areas) saw double-digit price increases.
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Michael Ford will take over as RRF President, with Martin Edwards, Jr. stepping down after heading the foundation since 2011.
February 8, 2021
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REACH UK launches its first program, the REACH UK Class of 2021, with support from strategic industry partner NAEA Propertymark, the UK’s leading professional body for personnel in all aspects of property services.
February 3, 2021
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Layne Morrill was the 1998 President of the National Association of REALTORS®.
February 1, 2021
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Award winners are chosen based on their personal impact on the community through volunteer work, and must be NAR members in good standing.
January 26, 2021
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As Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was sworn in today as the 46th President of the United States of America, leadership from the nation’s largest trade association applauded his focus on unifying Americans and restoring economic strength during his inauguration address.
January 20, 2021
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The Volunteering Works program provides grants and matches mentors with REALTORS® who want to expand their community service outreach.
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"We remember his words today and every day. But, primarily, Dr. King was a man of action, and he remains an inspiration to us all now more than five decades after his death," said 2021 NAR President Charlie Oppler.
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Because of persistent spikes in COVID-19 case numbers, NAR has concluded that it is not yet safe to conduct an event of this magnitude from one central location.
January 15, 2021
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