NAR thanks lawmakers for including a one-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in this Continuing Resolution, but the job is not done.
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NAR announced the retirement of Bill Malkasian, CAE, Chief Advocacy Officer and Senior Vice President of the Advocacy Group, and Joe Ventrone, Vice President of the Federal Policy and Industry Relations Team, both effective Dec. 31, 2020. Shannon McGahn, currently Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, will become Chief Advocacy Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2020.
September 14, 2020
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The C2EX program is designed around an individual’s unique skillset, and helps ensure that NAR members are providing the best possible service to clients and to each other.
September 14, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![NAR Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Resources Donna Gland NAR Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Resources Donna Gland](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/donna-gland-09-02-2020-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=Wj69PgW9)
Donna Gland has influenced employee engagement, association culture and major organizational changes at the National Association of REALTORS®.
September 3, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Photofy in French on smartphone Photofy in French on smartphone](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/photofy-in-french-on-smartphone-tara-moore-digitalvision-getty-images-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=CVhRWVpM)
REALTORS® will now be able to share customizable content in French, Japanese, Romanian, and Portuguese in addition to English and Spanish.
September 3, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![2020 Good Neighbor Awards finalists 2020 Good Neighbor Awards finalists](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2020-good-neighbor-awards-finalists-1300w-620h.png?itok=v_Y5VThe)
The award recognizes REALTOR® volunteers who donate their time, money, and passion to enrich the lives of the people in their communities.
September 2, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Apartment building Apartment building](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/apartment-building-with-lens-flare-Fotolia_163867633-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=qgMRwAEC)
Any eviction moratorium must also come with rental assistance for property owners, the vast majority of which are mom-and-pop investors and are still required to meet their financial obligations even as they cease to receive income on their properties.
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A new report from NAR examines the current share of workers already working from home in more than 3,000 U.S. counties.
September 1, 2020
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![Fannie Mae headquarters Fannie Mae headquarters](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/fannie-mae-headquarters-nick-anfinsen-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=tmGSOtfq)
NAR called on the agency to continue its forbearance purchase initiative through this fall while eliminating all fees associated with the program.
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Twenty-five Realtors® from across the country have been chosen to participate in the 10-month program designed to prepare emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR.
August 19, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193