At the Federal Legislative and Political Forum at the 2023 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, two of the nation's top economists shared their views on the debt, current economy, and the complex role of banking and institutional investors in the housing market.
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Buyers often seek homes that either lessen their environmental footprint or reduce their monthly energy costs.
May 3, 2023
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Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178Sustainability, Environmental Issues, Solar Energy Features & Tax Credits, Energy Efficiency and Climate Change, Land Use & Property Rights
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Three of the four regions of the U.S. posted losses in March 23, with the lack of housing inventory acting as a major constraint to rising sales.
April 27, 2023
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The real estate industry wants to ensure owners are not stripped of their equity interests without the just compensation required by the Fifth Amendment.
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The Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule provides guidance and tools for cities and states that receive HUD funding to find local solutions to reverse segregated housing patterns.
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Winners were recognized for their positive impact in communities and promoting homeownership to buyers of all backgrounds.
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RESAAS is an online platform enabling agents specializing in residential real estate to share and win new referral business, showcase their listings and gain insights into market data through real-time updates.
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NAR supports policies that will increase access for Americans everywhere to an affordable, high-speed, world-class communications infrastructure.
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Existing-home sales fell 2.4% in March, with month-over-month sales remaining steady in the Northeast but declining in the other three regions of the U.S. All regions posted year-over-year decreases.
April 20, 2023
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The C5 + CCIM Global Summit is the nation's premier commercial real estate and economic development event, attracting leaders from the brokerage, financing, development, asset and property management, and sales sectors. Sept. 28-30 in Atlanta.
April 19, 2023
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Troy Green 202-383-1042