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.
News Releases

Differences in household composition and financing options incentivize homebuying demand for veteran and active military.
May 25, 2018
Media Contact:
Cole Henry 202-383-1290
The U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Brian Montgomery as the next assistant secretary for Housing. The vote comes six months after the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee approved Montgomery’s initial nomination for FHA commissioner.
May 23, 2018
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193
Home and commercial property owners looking to take on a remodel should consider undertaking an outdoor project.

The U.S. House passed bipartisan legislation today that the National Association of Realtors® believes will bring much-needed bank regulatory relief and consumer protections and is a step in the right direction for the industry.
May 22, 2018

The .realestate web addresses will be free of restrictions and will allow real estate entities and professionals to creatively market properties, geographic areas served, or their personal brands and specialties.

2018 NAR President Elizebeth Mendenhall commended the Board of Directors for raising the bar on professionalism with two amendments to the association's strict member Code of Ethics. The NAR board also raised national membership dues to fund a broad range of new programming.
May 19, 2018

An increase in housing supply is crucial to the health and sustainability of the real estate market and the economy.
May 18, 2018
Media Contact:
Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042
A strengthening economy and job growth nearing historic levels have given Realtors® confidence in future commercial real estate market conditions.