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News Releases

International Activity in U.S. Residential Real Estate Market Declines, According to Realtor® Survey
Rising home prices and low inventory led to a decline in foreign home purchases in the United States.
July 26, 2018
Media Contact:
Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042
The income and sales volume of National Association of Realtors® members dropped slightly over the last year, but membership increased as younger members continue to enter the industry.

The new legislation would secure into law the “four corners of net neutrality,” focusing on providing consumer protection for those accessing and doing business online.

Nearly one-fifth of Realtors® practicing in commercial real estate closed a sale with an international client in 2017, and 35 percent said they have experienced an increase in the number of international clients in the past five years.
June 27, 2018
Media Contact:
Cole Henry 202-383-1290
NAR hosted a June 22 roundtable event examining the scope and status of comprehensive Government-Sponsored Enterprise, or GSE, reform. With America’s homeownership rate struggling to match falling unemployment and increasing consumer confidence, protecting the benefits of the secondary mortgage market remains critical to the health of the overall housing industry.

A Supreme Court decision paves the way for all tates to require sales tax collection from online retailers with no physical presence within the state.

Seventy-five percent of Americans believe that now is a good time to sell a house, while 68 percent think it is a good time to buy.
June 21, 2018
Media Contact:
Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042
The U.S Department of Labor finalized its rule to expand the definition of “employer” to include “working owners,” allowing real estate professionals and other self-employed individuals to participate in association health plans.

National Homeownership Month is a time to celebrate and promote the modern American Dream of owning a home. Realtors® pledge to continue to lead efforts to ensure that the dream of homeownership is not only possible, but very real, for any and all who want to achieve it, so they can have a place of their own to make memories, grow their financial futures, and build strong communities.
June 1, 2018
Media Contact:
Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042