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Existing-Home Sales Expand 1.4% in June

Existing-Home Sales Expand 1.4% in June

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Existing-home sales rose month-over-month in all major U.S. regions except the South, and all regions saw double-digit gains year-over-year.
Media Contact: 
Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178

7/22/2021 7:34:26 AM
National Association of Realtors® Announces 2022 Leadership Academy Class

NAR Announces 2022 Leadership Academy Class

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The Leadership Academy prepares state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR.
Media Contact: 
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193

7/20/2021 4:16:33 PM
'Once-in-a-Generation' Housing Inventory Crisis in Focus at Realtor® Policy Forum

Housing Inventory Crisis Focus at REALTOR® Policy Forum

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The forum examined research which found that the U.S. in the midst of an “underbuilding gap” of around 6 million housing units dating back to 2001.
Media Contact: 
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193

7/15/2021 10:00:57 AM
Pending Home Sales Bounce Back 8.0% in May

Pending Home Sales Bounce Back 8.0% in May

All four regions of the U.S. registered both month-over-month increases and year-over-year gains for pending home sales contract transactions in May.
Media Contact: 
Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178

6/30/2021 7:50:40 AM
NAR Issues Statement on Supreme Court's CDC Eviction Ban Ruling

NAR Comments on Supreme Court's CDC Eviction Ban Ruling

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With the pandemic waning and the economy improving, it is time to restore the housing sector to its healthy, former function.
Media Contact: 
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193
Coronavirus

6/30/2021 7:43:04 AM
NAR Earns Recognition for its National Ad Campaigns Promoting Fair Housing and the Community Impact of Realtors®

NAR Recognized for Fair Housing, Community Campaigns

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The campaigns highlight NAR's commitment against all forms of discrimination in housing and strengthening member accountability.
Media Contact: 
Spencer High 202-383-1051

6/28/2021 5:24:14 PM
REALTORS® Relief Foundation Announces 20th Anniversary Campaign

REALTORS® Relief Foundation 20th Anniversary

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RRF is commemorating the anniversary with a campaign to ensure the Foundation can respond to disasters as quickly and effectively as possible.
Media Contact: 
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193

6/25/2021 3:04:18 PM
NAR Applauds President Biden's Nomination of Julia Gordon to Head FHA

NAR Applauds Nomination of Julia Gordon to Head FHA

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Julia's outstanding career in the industry has prepared her to handle the complex range of issues facing America's housing market today.
Media Contact: 
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193
FHA Programs

6/25/2021 1:36:52 PM
NAR Responds to SCOTUS Decision on FHFA Leadership Structure

SCOTUS Decision on FHFA Leadership Structure

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NAR has concerns that recent FHFA policy changes could jeopardize the availability of mortgage credit in the future.
Media Contact: 
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs)

6/23/2021 9:38:19 AM
NAR and Food Recovery Network Team Up to Combat Hunger Across the Country

NAR and Food Recovery Network Team Up

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NAR committed to ensuring a series of upcoming events and meetings are Food Recovery Verified, and urges state and local associations to participate.
Media Contact: 
Troy Green 202-383-1042

6/22/2021 4:30:52 PM

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NAR Study Shows Decline in International Home Buyers

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7/11/2018 9:47:23 AM
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According to a recent NAR study, a majority of Americans believe that homeownership is good for our nation’s communities.  

7/11/2018 9:47:17 AM
International Buyers Investing in Commercial Real Estate

Thirty-five percent of REALTORS® have seen an increase in the number of international buyers in commercial real estate. 

7/11/2018 9:47:13 AM
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