News Releases
Frank Abagnale, the subject of the movie "Catch Me If You Can" produces resources designed to combat and identify white-collar crime tools that are available to the public at no cost.
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With housing costs rising and no signs of a deceleration, first-time buyers are turning to family for help when embarking on homeownership.
November 7, 2019
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![Illuminated Golden Gate Bridge in the mist Illuminated Golden Gate Bridge in the mist](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/illuminated-golden-gate-bridge-in-mist-GettyImages-1030917668-1300w-867.jpg?itok=aQ_4Jn3G)
The focus of this year’s REALTORS® Conference & Expo is on discussing opportunities and challenges in the ever-changing real estate landscape.
November 6, 2019
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![An elevated view of a residential neighborhood An elevated view of a residential neighborhood](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/elevated-view-of-residential-neighborhood-GettyImages-884875010-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=h6U7bRfi)
An overwhelming majority of metro areas experienced home price gains with very limited inventory growth.
November 6, 2019
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![Man teaching a class of students at computers Man teaching a class of students at computers](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/man-teaching-a-class-students-at-computers-GettyImages-1079587192-1300w-867h_0.jpg?itok=no7H7xo_)
REALTOR® University has discontinued its master’s program, but NAR allows members to enroll in Columbia College as a member benefit.
November 6, 2019
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President Smaby attended the White House event highlighting housing affordability concerns in communities across the country.
November 1, 2019
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Man on phone at laptop Man on phone at laptop](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/man-on-phone-at-laptop-GettyImages-1132121143-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=PLGuc5wJ)
Home Captain is a veteran-owned, technology-enabled real estate platform that guides consumers through the home buying process.
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NAR believes this change will help more consumers access low down payment loans and ensure a wide range of financial institutions will offer Federal Housing Administration-backed loans in the future.
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A new report highlights the critical role public transportation plays in determining real estate values.