Ken Libby, a REALTOR® from Stowe, Vermont, received the award for his long and remarkable history of service to the real estate industry, his community and his country.
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Kit Hale, a REALTOR® from Roanoke, Virginia, received the award for his long-time service to the association at every level and his dedication to his fellow Virginians.
November 11, 2019
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Melissa Lutz 202-383-1234![Young woman with a golden retriever Young woman with a golden retriever](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/young-woman-with-golden-retriever-GettyImages-912760940-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=xsbSYDU_)
National Association of Realtors® commends HUD and Secretary Carson for taking action to protect those who rely on the assistance of companion animals while preventing undeserving individuals from exploiting the system.
November 11, 2019
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The National Association of Realtors®' session, "Emerging Business & Technology Forum: Tech Tools for Today & Tomorrow," dove into instruments such as virtual walkthroughs, artificial intelligence and augmented reality.
November 10, 2019
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A host of data security issues and new regulations pose a myriad of challenges and opportunities to the U.S. and its political system in the coming years.
November 10, 2019
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Person offering keys, money, and a house on a silver platter Person offering keys, money, and a house on a silver platter](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/person-offering-keys-money-house-on-a-platter-GettyImages-471180529-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=_XTq7l3e)
REALTORS®, housing professionals and other 2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo attendees received a succinct but informative education on iBuying at the National Association of Realtors®’ Saturday morning session.
November 10, 2019
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Several real estate industry executives discussed real estate branding, profitability, and disruptors during a panel session at the 2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Francisco, California.
November 10, 2019
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Realtors® have a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on emerging technologies set to revolutionize the real estate industry over coming months.
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Consumer confidence, the employment market and housing innovation were discussed at a commercial forum at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo.