NAR believes that a broad-based policy approach to bring safe, decent, and affordable housing can be achieved.
News Releases
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The Good Neighbor Awards are part of NAR’s commitment to supporting the humanitarian efforts of its 1.4 million members.
February 4, 2020
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Look for the R](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/look-for-the-r-1300x867.jpg?itok=JceGXYBb)
“Look for the R” calls upon consumers to turn to the iconic “R” trademark as a beacon of integrity and clarity in real estate.
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The Volunteering Works program matches mentors with Realtors® who want to expand their community service outreach.
January 30, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![New houses in a suburban neighborhood New houses in a suburban neighborhood](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/new-houses-in-suburban-neighborhood-GettyImages-1166710480-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=C-okTk0g)
The all-day event will focus on evaluating potential solutions to low housing inventory and lack of affordable housing. It will bring together hundreds of industry stakeholders, policymakers and academic experts to offer their unique insight.
January 30, 2020
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Woman in wheelchair holding the paw of a service dog Woman in wheelchair holding the paw of a service dog](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/woman-in-wheelchair-holding-paw-of-service-dog-GettyImages-1153775816-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=bmR3t5sn)
NAR supports the sweeping, common-sense changes HUD has made to its companion animal policy that are intended to prevent abuse of the policy.
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The new EPA rule will allow states to more efficiently manage local waterways while maintaining current environmental protections.
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Metro areas where affordability has worsened over the last five years have seen a decline in job growth during that same period.
January 15, 2020
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![Headshots of NAR Leadership among 2020 Swanepoel Power 200 Headshots of NAR Leadership among 2020 Swanepoel Power 200](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2020-swanepoel-power-200-nar-leadership-and-staff-01-14-2020-1300w-620h.png?itok=To1dz1Lm)
The Swanepoel Power 200 – SP200 – is considered “the definitive ranking of the leaders and executives in the residential real estate brokerage industry” and published annually by T3 Sixty.
January 14, 2020
Media Contact:
Troy Green 202-383-1042![Crowd of people from above Crowd of people from above](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/crowd-of-people-from-above-GettyImages-151811069-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=rKWIoPol)
NAR is asking its 1.4 million members to help drive Census participation in their respective communities.
January 13, 2020
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193