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
Media Contact:
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
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Look for the R](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/look-for-the-r-1300x867.jpg?itok=JceGXYBb)
“Look for the R” calls upon consumers to turn to the iconic “R” trademark as a beacon of integrity and clarity in real estate.
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The Volunteering Works program matches mentors with Realtors® who want to expand their community service outreach.
January 30, 2020
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![New houses in a suburban neighborhood New houses in a suburban neighborhood](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/new-houses-in-suburban-neighborhood-GettyImages-1166710480-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=C-okTk0g)
The all-day event will focus on evaluating potential solutions to low housing inventory and lack of affordable housing. It will bring together hundreds of industry stakeholders, policymakers and academic experts to offer their unique insight.
January 30, 2020
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Woman in wheelchair holding the paw of a service dog Woman in wheelchair holding the paw of a service dog](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/woman-in-wheelchair-holding-paw-of-service-dog-GettyImages-1153775816-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=bmR3t5sn)
NAR supports the sweeping, common-sense changes HUD has made to its companion animal policy that are intended to prevent abuse of the policy.
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The new EPA rule will allow states to more efficiently manage local waterways while maintaining current environmental protections.
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Metro areas where affordability has worsened over the last five years have seen a decline in job growth during that same period.
January 15, 2020
Media Contact:
Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178