While housing supply appears to be on the upswing as builders increasingly construct new homes, Yun says inflation will persist and cause strain for would-be buyers.
News Releases
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With sustained price appreciation and higher mortgage rates, affordability worsened in the first quarter of 2022.
May 3, 2022
Media Contact:
Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![2022 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings: The Advocacy Scoop panel 2022 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings: The Advocacy Scoop panel](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2022-rlmte-the-advocacy-scoop-panel-05-02-2022-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=QmY-tSjx)
During a panel discussion, NAR’s leadership team discussed the top issues in real estate with three NAR policy experts.
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Ms. Lance Bottoms and Mr. Smith shared their insight and expertise on fair housing issues, giving a behind-the-scenes take on the current political environment from their experiences in government.
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The course helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client.
May 1, 2022
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Patrick Newton 202-383-1290![Sabrina Brown 2022 Fair Housing Champion Award hororee](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/fair-housing-champion-award-sabrina-brown-1300w-731h.jpg?itok=BtyntWtp)
Winners recognized for making a difference in their businesses and communities as they help expand homeownership to buyers of all backgrounds.
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Half of agents and brokers surveyed said they helped a client buy or sell a property with green features during the past 12 months, a notable jump compared to 32% in 2021.
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Greene highlighted policy proposals NAR is pursuing to make homeownership accessible to more people and outlined supply solutions that can be activated immediately.
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Second Century Ventures, the strategic venture arm of NAR and the most active global real estate technology fund, has appointed Peter Schravemade as managing partner of REACH Australia.