The VA home loan guarantee program encourages private lenders to offer favorable home loan terms to qualified veterans without requiring a down payment.
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President Trump signed an Executive Order intended to combat housing affordability concerns across much of the nation.
June 25, 2019
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The program matches Realtors® who work on newer, small-scale charitable efforts with mentors and awards them with funding for their project.
June 20, 2019
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Expanding the NAR REACH accelerator program outside the U.S. will further NAR’s vision of creating a dynamic, competitive real estate market that will help NAR advance its members-first mission and drive innovation in real estate technology around the world.
June 19, 2019
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The second quarter of 2019 saw a jump in optimism in selling, as 46% strongly held that belief, up from 37% in the first quarter.
June 19, 2019
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The legislation addresses many critical NAR priorities, including long-term reauthorization, strengthening mapping and mitigation, and facilitating a more robust private insurance market.
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NAR is committed to supporting cost effective and comprehensive health insurance solutions for its members through Association Health Plan options.
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Flood insurance reauthorization legislation is expected to be marked up in the House Financial Services Committee next week.
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NAR used four years of data from its Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers to analyze the differences between lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual buyers and sellers.