The National Association of REALTORS® issued a statement of support on Monday in response to the passing of the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 (H.R. 1059) by the US house of Representatives.
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FHA's announcement strikes an appropriate balance between assisting homeowners and ensuring the capital reserve ratio and insurance fund remain strong.
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This year’s creative demonstrates the many ways Realtors® are “here for it all,” working to make the dream of property ownership a reality for their clients.
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The program, funded by Wells Fargo Home Lending, matches mentors with Realtors® who have demonstrated a commitment to public service and are looking to enhance their charitable efforts.
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The annual initiative aims to raise $5 million this year to provide housing relief to victims of hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other disasters.
February 14, 2023
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![Street view of brick row homes Street view of brick row homes](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/street-view-of-brick-row-homes-gettyimages-1348292751-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=CM_oB79n)
Single-family existing-home sales prices climbed in almost 90% of measured metro areas – 166 of 186 – in the fourth quarter. The national median single-family existing-home price increased 4.0% from one year ago to $378,700.
February 9, 2023
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![Banner: Good Neighbor Awards 2023 Entry Deadline April 19](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/good-neighbor-awards-volunteer-teaching-tennis-lessons-child-2023-02-02-1300w-867h.png?itok=9bs1LCgm)
Five winners will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organization and be recognized in November during NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience, in Anaheim, California. Five honorable mentions will also each receive a $2,500 grant.
February 2, 2023
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![Margo Wheeler](/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/downloadable/margo-wheeler-1000x1000-v2.jpg?itok=VlLcdYjG)
A Realtor® from Tacoma, Wash., Wheeler was a veteran of the United States Army and served as president of the Washington Realtors® in 2017.
January 30, 2023
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Wes Shaw![REACH Australia](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/reach-australia.jpg?itok=6OgeTRri)
The companies selected for the 2023 Australia program were handpicked for their groundbreaking technologies and potential to impact the industry, from automating listing descriptions to bringing transparency to the offer management process.
January 30, 2023
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![Kenny Parcell](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/kp-1300-867-august-2023.jpg?itok=dxe4EAdE)
NAR encourages the Administration to look more deeply at how it can address the root causes of rental affordability—namely, affordable housing supply.
January 25, 2023
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Tori Syrek