Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor

This January, the start of the new decade also marked the launch of the Broker Engagement Committee and Broker Engagement Council.

This population count allows the federal government to better understand demographic information within states and localities across the country, and helps ensure that states and localities have proper representation in Congress.

Homeownership provides immense benefits for our country (economic growth), local communities (civic and charitable engagement), and for families (wealth building and performance outcome of children).

Which way is the $19 trillion income-generating economy headed? Not as strong.

NAR is committed to ensuring homeownership is always in reach for those who have worked hard and have made the sacrifices necessary to secure a mortgage.

Multiple data show definitively improving conditions.

The National Association of Realtors is actively engaged in the effort to ensure consumers are benefiting from technological advancements in real estate as we look to maintain a healthy, competitive housing market.

The National Association of REALTORS® has been a vocal supporter of comprehensive reforms to the NFIP, both during this and previous extension bills. 

Existing-home sales declined five out of six months in 2018 and are down 2.2 percent on the year. Given the strong economic backdrop, that should not be happening.

The next Director of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Andrei Iancu, will have the opportunity to strengthen patent quality and combat frivolous and abusive patent litigation.