Ms. Lance Bottoms and Mr. Smith shared their insight and expertise on fair housing issues, giving a behind-the-scenes take on the current political environment from their experiences in government.
News Releases
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The course helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client.
May 1, 2022
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Patrick Newton 202-383-1290![Sabrina Brown 2022 Fair Housing Champion Award hororee](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/fair-housing-champion-award-sabrina-brown-1300w-731h.jpg?itok=BtyntWtp)
Winners recognized for making a difference in their businesses and communities as they help expand homeownership to buyers of all backgrounds.
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Half of agents and brokers surveyed said they helped a client buy or sell a property with green features during the past 12 months, a notable jump compared to 32% in 2021.
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Greene highlighted policy proposals NAR is pursuing to make homeownership accessible to more people and outlined supply solutions that can be activated immediately.
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Second Century Ventures, the strategic venture arm of NAR and the most active global real estate technology fund, has appointed Peter Schravemade as managing partner of REACH Australia.
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The report compares the experiences of both potential and successful home buyers across races and ethnicities. The biggest challenges identified are a lack of affordable homes, a lack of homes that fit their criteria, competing with multiple offers, and saving for a down payment.
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Waclawski will lead strategy for all of NAR's federal, state, and local political programs while continuing to advise on political law and federal and state campaign finance.
April 7, 2022
Media Contact:
Tori Syrek ![US Supreme Court statue and pillars US Supreme Court statue and pillars](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/us-supreme-court-statue-and-pillars-GettyImages-1167833543-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=lLKGrHjL)
NAR filed an amicus brief with SCOTUS to try to protect consumers from a circuit court ruling that would allow lawsuits to be filed against homeowners who make or display floor plans of their homes.