Realtors® from across the country will gather in the nation’s capital this week, committed to working with Congress and the administration to advance policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to buy, invest, own and sell real estate.
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Inventory levels hovering at all-time lows weighed down home sales and fueled faster price appreciation during the first three months of the year.
May 14, 2018
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Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![NAR CEO Bob Goldberg delivers the CEO Update at the 2017 Board of Directors meeting in Chicago, IL.](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/bob-goldberg-2017-ceo-update.jpg?itok=JS8nea7B)
The RIS Real Estate Newsmakers award, given to NAR CEO Bob Goldberg, recognizes individuals making headlines for their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry.
May 10, 2018
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The award recognizes individuals making headlines for their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry.
May 10, 2018
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The five Volunteering Works recipients will receive $1,000 seed grants and a year of one-on-one mentoring from a member of the Good Neighbor Society.
May 9, 2018
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NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall has called on the Federal Housing Finance Agency to reduce the fees the GSEs charge to lenders and homebuyers.
May 3, 2018
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Second Century Ventures, NAR’s strategic investment arm, has selected eight organizations for the 2018 REach® Class, a growth technology accelerator program helping launch companies into the real estate, financial services, banking, home services and insurance industries.
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As consumer demand trends toward green and sustainable home features, Realtors® continue to work to promote environmentally responsible features and business practices.
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Housing affordability is down from a year ago and fewer households can afford the active inventory of homes for sale, based on their income
April 18, 2018
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Cole Henry 202-383-1290