The campaigns highlight NAR's commitment against all forms of discrimination in housing and actions taken, including strengthening member accountability through its code of ethics.
News Releases
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RRF is commemorating its 20th anniversary by launching Hope Rising, a campaign designed to ensure the Foundation can respond to disasters as quickly and effectively as possible.
June 28, 2021
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Julia Gordon Julia Gordon](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/julia-gordon-headshot-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=2TFuIqHh)
Julia's outstanding career in the industry has prepared her to handle the complex range of issues facing America's housing market today.
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NAR has concerns that recent FHFA policy changes could jeopardize the availability of mortgage credit in the future.
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NAR committed to ensuring a series of upcoming events and meetings are Food Recovery Verified, and will encourage the 1,200 state and local REALTOR® associations across the country to participate and multiply the effort.
June 23, 2021
Media Contact:
Troy Green 202-383-1042![Street view of construction of a housing development Street view of construction of a housing development](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/housing-development-construction-street-view-GettyImages-79395358-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=ryj8Ovgo)
Decades of underinvestment and underbuilding have created a shortage of housing in America that is more dire than previously expected and will require a concerted, long-term nationwide commitment to overcome.
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Broadband is critical for the financial, social and physical health of every neighborhood in this country, a fact that has become even more apparent in the wake of COVID-19.
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In 2020, vacation home sales rose 16.4%, outpacing the growth in total existing-home sales of 5.6%.
June 15, 2021
Media Contact:
Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![People collaborating with laptops, phones, and charts People collaborating with laptops, phones, and charts](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/hands-and-electronic-devices-around-table-GettyImages-878052550-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=kieATMiv)
The competition, on August 17 and 18, 2021, in Dallas, Texas, will offer a dynamic opportunity for real estate technology startups to showcase their innovations.
June 14, 2021
Media Contact:
Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178