Phoenix, Seattle, Nashville, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas join five other metropolitan areas among NAR's top 10 commercial real estate markets. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts commercial real estate market–after undergoing challenging conditions last year–will improve in 2021 due to the steady improvements in the overall U.S. economy.
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"Secretary Fudge recognizes the critical role HUD programs play in preserving the American Dream and ensuring everyone in this country has access to a safe, affordable home," said 2021 NAR President Charlie Oppler.
March 10, 2021
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REACH Australia is a growth technology accelerator program helping launch companies into the real estate, financial services, banking, home services and insurance industries throughout Australia and Southeast Asia.
March 3, 2021
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The legislation would ensure sexual orientation and gender identity are included as prohibited bases for discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.
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Walt will be remembered for his kindness, as well as his long-time dedication to organized real estate. Our deepest sympathies go to his friends and family.
February 19, 2021
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NAR supports the Biden administration's efforts to protect housing for millions of vulnerable Americans as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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Minority homeownership stubbornly lags behind the national rate, with Black Americans facing some of the toughest hurdles to achieving this essential part of the American Dream.
February 17, 2021
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NAR's newest "That's Who We R" ad campaign emphasizes the positive impact Realtors® have on their clients and the communities they serve.
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The National Association of Realtors® applauded HUD's announcement that it will enforce the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Eighty-eight percent of the metros followed (161 areas) saw double-digit price increases.
February 11, 2021
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178