News Releases
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Bipartisan congressional action on GSE reform is the only way to secure an explicit government guarantee, which is a critical component of a robust U.S. housing market.
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Realtor® Nina Dosanjh offered NAR’s perspective on how federal efforts to protect consumer information can be beneficial for America’s small businesses, including real estate brokerages, and their customers.
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Consumer opinion about home buying bounced back in the first quarter of 2019, with only thirty-five percent of survey respondents saying that now is not a good time to buy a home.
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The evolving technological landscape, competition from nontraditional market participants and housing affordability continue to be among the biggest challenges facing real estate firms in the next two years.
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Two new vice presidents, Mantill Williams and Susan Welter, will focus on increasing member engagement and satisfaction, and enhancing NAR’s relationship with consumers.
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The campaign aims to reinforce the value of REALTORS® as advocates for property owners, engaged community members and trusted advisors with in-depth knowledge of the industry.