Through this record-level participation in the 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, NAR members continue to show their strength, unity, and commitment to real estate, even under the most unique circumstances.
News Releases
![Federal Housing Finance Agency building in Washington, DC Federal Housing Finance Agency building in Washington, DC](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/fhfa-building-1280px-Constitution_Center_-_400_7th_St_SW_Washington_DC_-_west_facade-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=MmXJrKzC)
The FHFA’s new program creates “payment deferral option for borrowers.”
May 14, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Brian Montgomery Brian Montgomery](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/brian-montgomery-hud-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=-Xn8qKeM)
NAR congratulates Mr. Montgomery on this long-awaited confirmation, and we look forward to continuing the work toward our shared goal of expanding homeownership opportunities for creditworthy Americans in every community.
May 14, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Congressman Jim Clyburn and Senator Tim Scott Congressman Jim Clyburn and Senator Tim Scott](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/jim-clyburn-tim-scott-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=OjsGJfQL)
Broadband expansion and remote online notary legislation were discussed during Wednesday’s General Session at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings.
May 13, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Headshots of Kathy Kraninger, Eugene Scalia, and Jovita Carranza Headshots of Kathy Kraninger, Eugene Scalia, and Jovita Carranza](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/kathy-kraninger-eugene-scalia-jovita-carranza-05-12-2020-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=cVqj7FXs)
The heads of key federal agencies offered insight during the 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings about their respective entities' role in federal coronavirus relief efforts.
![Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/chris-christie-rahm-emanuel-05-12-2020-1300w-866h.jpg?itok=1A5f_B2a)
Christie and Emanuel considered the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2020 elections while addressing issues impacting real estate as the nation begins to emerge from lockdown orders.
May 12, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Colorful houses Colorful houses](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/colorful-houses-GettyImages-595504906-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=x8KNF3_8)
The national median existing single-family home price in the first quarter of 2020 was $274,600, up 7.7% from the first quarter of 2019 ($254,900).
May 11, 2020
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![Chicago river downtown with riverwalk view](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/Chicago-river-skyline-1300-867-GettyImages-855180958.jpg?itok=qqC88lYS)
Additional details on Leadership Summit and Leadership Week will be released as they emerge.
May 11, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Man painting the outside of a house Man painting the outside of a house](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/man-painting-the-outside-of-a-house-GettyImages-519515491-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=oTYumHVg)
Home sellers are gearing up to list their properties with the reopening of the economy, with half completing do-it-yourself home improvement projects.
May 7, 2020
Media Contact:
Troy Green 202-383-1042