NAR, Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Home Builders Association filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to consider possible disruptions to the economy and housing market in any decision as it considers a constitutional challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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REALTORS® applaud tax extenders, long-term terrorism insurance reauthorization, extension of NFIP.
December 17, 2019
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Exterior of modern office building Exterior of modern office building](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/exterior-of-office-building-GettyImages-157283395-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=pcYEI0Qg)
These NAR members are being recognized for their dedication to the commercial real estate industry and commitment to strengthening their communities.
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A group of top economists arrived at a consensus 2020 economic and real estate forecast at the National Association of Realtors®’ first-ever Real Estate Forecast Summit on December 11, 2019.
December 11, 2019
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![Aerial view of suburban neighborhood Aerial view of suburban neighborhood](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/aerial-view-of-suburban-neighborhood-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=1nsvGQgS)
Some markets are clearly positioned for exceptional longer-term performance due to their relative housing affordability combined with solid local economic expansion.
December 11, 2019
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![Australia on a globe Australia on a globe](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/australia-on-a-globe-GettyImages-115865644-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=V3X4waNB)
Second Century Ventures announced the global expansion of its award-winning REACH technology growth accelerator program in July of 2019 to further support the international real estate sector. REACH Australia is the first region opened outside of the United States.
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Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, is now accepting applications for its 2020 REACH and REACH Commercial accelerators.
December 3, 2019
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Kitchen with aqua island Kitchen with aqua island](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/kitchen-with-aqua-island-GettyImages-950322308-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=kwJadVGs)
NAR's consumer website won awards in two categories from Folio Magazine.
November 21, 2019
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Melissa Lutz 202-383-1234![2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo NAR en Espagñol session attendees 2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo NAR en Espagñol session attendees](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2019-realtors-conference-and-expo-nar-en-espagnol-11-18-2019-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=fWjflE7U)
As its Spanish-speaking membership grows at an increasingly rapid pace, NAR hosted a session fully in Spanish as part of the 2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
November 18, 2019
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193