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NAR wants to express our deep concern for the people of Ukraine and for all of our members affected by the ongoing violence in Eastern Europe. If you would like to donate to help those affected by the violence, please consider options that include the International Committee of the Red Cross, UNICEF, and Doctors Without Borders.
February 28, 2022
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![African American family playing at kids' table](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/african-american-family-playing-at-kids-table-gettyimages-1191769241-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=VKGFrd2M)
The U.S. homeownership rate climbed to 65.5% in 2020, up 1.3% from 2019 and the largest annual increase on record. However, Black Americans continue to face significant obstacles along the path to homeownership.
February 23, 2022
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![Descriptive](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/row-of-brick-homes-gettyimages-1162825043-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=9w2s1pZx)
With sustained price appreciation and higher mortgage rates, affordability of single-family homes worsened in Q4 2021.
February 10, 2022
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![Volunteers tutoring school children Volunteers tutoring school children](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/volunteers-tutoring-school-children-GettyImages-554372295-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=9fCs3EKv)
The program, funded by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, matches mentors with REALTORS® who have demonstrated a commitment to public service and are looking to enhance their charitable work.
February 9, 2022
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![Descriptive](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/nar-the-difference-is-real-clapperboard-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=tR6rL7gm)
The new creative distinguishes Realtors® – members of NAR and guided by the association's Code of Ethics – from non-member agents and "do-it-yourself" tech platforms.
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The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and a coalition of local fair housing organizations reached a $53 million agreement with Fannie Mae to compensate for unequal treatment of real estate owned (REO) properties in Black and Hispanic communities.
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The surging residential real estate market of the last two years led to record-high home prices and record-low inventory, making it increasingly difficult for consumers, particularly Black Americans, to achieve homeownership.
February 7, 2022
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![Descriptive](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/good-neighbor-awards-volunteer-with-salad-and-tongs-1300w-628h.png?itok=X83vzGSg)
Five winners will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organization and will be recognized at the November 2022 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Orlando, earning travel expenses to the event and considerable media exposure for their causes. Five honorable mentions will also each receive a $2,500 grant.
February 1, 2022
Media Contact:
Spencer High 202-383-1051![Person signing a legal document Person signing a legal document](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/person-signing-a-legal-document-GettyImages-1192652889-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=TTmADJz7)
REX-Real Estate Exchange Inc. has made false and misleading advertisements and statements about its services, thereby deceiving consumers and discouraging them from obtaining the pro-consumer, pro-competitive benefits provided by NAR members and independent, local multiple listing services marketplaces.
January 27, 2022
Media Contact:
Mantill Williams 202-383-1128