The program, NAR Spire, will match Realtors® with mentees from historically marginalized communities with the goal of eliminating barriers that have denied opportunities for homeownership and kept people out of America’s real estate industry.
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A working paper examines the purchase price differences among home buyers from January 2014 to December 2017 who purchased a primary residence property and how the purchase price can lead to further wealth gaps through equity in homeownership.
April 27, 2021
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The C2EX endorsement is awarded to Realtors® who have completed a self-directed program measuring competency in ten core areas of real estate practice.
April 26, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Woman working on a tablet Woman working on a tablet](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/woman-working-on-a-tablet-GettyImages-867402654-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=7gmqhlbp)
The 2021 REACH cohort will focus on scaling high-growth potential technology companies in and beyond the residential real estate sector.
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A growing number of consumers are seeking homes with features that are good for the environment and, by extension, good for their wallets by reducing utility expenses in the long run.
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The REACH Commercial program helps high-growth potential technology companies scale in and beyond the commercial real estate sector.
April 19, 2021
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A new NAR report examines the legality of marijuana in terms of medical only, legalized medical and recreational prior to or after 2016.
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NAR strives each day to ensure its 1.4 million members are leading this nation in the fight for fair housing.
April 15, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Upscale suburban neighborhood Upscale suburban neighborhood](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/upscale-suburban-neighborhood-GettyImages-499977643-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=CBQvwkYm)
The conversation will focus on the history and intersection of civil rights, real estate business, and public policy that has led to the current state of housing infrastructure in the U.S.