NAR’s leadership team look forward to working with Jennifer to ensure this association is operating efficiently for our members and their clients in the weeks and months ahead.
News Releases
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U.S. homeownership rose to 65.5% in 2020, but the gap in Black-White homeownership is the biggest in a decade.
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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.
February 27, 2023
Media Contact:
Tori Syrek ![Kenny Parcell](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/kp-1300-867-august-2023.jpg?itok=dxe4EAdE)
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
Media Contact:
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
Media Contact:
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
Media Contact:
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
Media Contact:
Wes Shaw