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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100, an exclusive collection of chief executives representing some of the nation’s most prominent businesses and trade associations.
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Panelists offered perspective on the lack of housing supply, mortgage credit access, and the racial homeownership gap.
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The vast majority of metro areas saw price gains and very small increases in inventory in the final quarter of 2019
February 12, 2020
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![Living room with moving boxes and yellow couch Living room with moving boxes and yellow couch](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/living-room-moving-boxes-yellow-couch-GettyImages-1136987228-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=IQW1Aar1)
Updater, a leading digital moving concierge firm, allows Realtors® to offer their clients a seamless, frustration-free moving process.
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The recent string of state-level marijuana legalization continues to impact commercial property demand and residential housing decisions throughout the United States.
February 11, 2020
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![New homes in a suburban neighborhood New homes in a suburban neighborhood](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/new-homes-suburban-neighborhood-GettyImages-869845902-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=11H7uyJ3)
As home prices continue rising faster than wages in a majority of U.S. cities, NAR has made housing affordability a top advocacy priority in 2020.
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The gap in homeownership rates between white and black Americans has widened to the largest number in 50 years.
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NAR has worked closely with the administration and Congress to ensure successful implementation of Qualified Opportunity Zones.
February 5, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![HUD Plaza in Washington, DC HUD Plaza in Washington, DC](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/hud-plaza-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=5ZFkQCWV)
NAR believes that a broad-based policy approach to bring safe, decent, and affordable housing can be achieved.
February 4, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Older man with two young women in community garden Older man with two young women in community garden](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/older-man-with-two-young-women-in-community-garden-GettyImages-1028521282-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=71iLTuba)
The Good Neighbor Awards are part of NAR’s commitment to supporting the humanitarian efforts of its 1.4 million members.
February 4, 2020
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193