President Smaby attended the White House event highlighting housing affordability concerns in communities across the country.
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Home Captain is a veteran-owned, technology-enabled real estate platform that guides consumers through the home buying process.
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NAR believes this change will help more consumers access low down payment loans and ensure a wide range of financial institutions will offer Federal Housing Administration-backed loans in the future.
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A new report highlights the critical role public transportation plays in determining real estate values.
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Many homeowners buy a second home expecting to use it for family vacations, as a rental, to gain equity, or – upon retirement – a future primary residence.
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The five winners serve as examples of how REALTORS® roll up their sleeves and step forward to make their communities better places.
October 2, 2019
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NAR looks forward to continuing its close collaboration with the Department of Labor with Secretary Scalia at its helm.
October 1, 2019
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NAR appreciates the Treasury Department and FHFA’s work to advance housing finance reform and protect taxpayers by increasing available capital within the system.