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September Pending Home Sales Down, Still Higher Than a Year Ago
Washington, DC - October 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales declined in September, although activity remains above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors
Congress and Obama Administration Must Act to Stimulate Housing Recovery
Washington, DC - October 26, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- America needs strong housing policies that ensure a robust recovery and do not further weaken the nation’s housing market. That was one of several recommendations resulting from the bipartisan New Solutions for America’s Housing Crisis forum on October 4 and endorsed by the National Association of Realtors
Existing-Home Sales Off in September but Higher Than a Year Ago
Washington, DC - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales were down in September on the heels of a strong gain in August, but remain well above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Government Plays Valuable Role in Homeownership, Say Realtors®
Washington, DC - October 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Owning a home has had long-standing government support in the U.S. because homeownership benefits individuals and families, strengthens communities, and is integral to the nation’s economy, the National Association of Realtors® said in testimony today.
Preserving Home Ownership Tax Benefits Vital to Housing Market, Say Realtors®
Washington, DC - October 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Ron Phipps. “Today, witnesses before the Senate Finance Committee were in complete agreement that now is not the time to make changes to the mortgage interest deduction. NAR is pleased that a range of witnesses testifying at the committee’s hearing on tax incentives for homeownership reinforced the message Realtors® have been delivering to Washington: do no harm.
Housing Must Remain Nation’s Top Priority, Say Realtors®
Washington, DC - October 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- We need to keep housing first on the nation’s public policy agenda, because housing and homeownership issues affect all Americans, and a housing recovery is necessary for the nation’s economic well-being
Realtors® Urge Long-term Flood Insurance Reform as Congress Passes Stopgap Extension
Washington, DC - October 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Ron Phipps. “The National Association of Realtors® is pleased that a continuing resolution passed by Congress today included a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, but still believes a longer term extension is needed to ensure access to affordable flood insurance for millions of homeowners.
Pending Home Sales Decline in August but Remain Above a Year Ago
Washington, DC - September 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales slipped in August with a mixed regional performance but are higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
REALTORS® Bring Workforce Housing Concerns to Nation’s Capital
Washington, DC - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® strive to preserve and expand housing opportunities for all Americans, and that’s particularly important for public and private sector workers. To address a nationwide shortage of workforce housing, the National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with the National Housing Conference, will host a forum today in Washington, D.C.
August Existing-Home Sales Rise Despite Headwinds, Up Strongly from a Year Ago
Washington, DC - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales increased in August, even with ongoing tight credit and appraisal problems, along with regional disruptions created by Hurricane Irene, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Monthly gains were seen in all regions.
REALTORS® Call for Increased Lending, Pre-Foreclosure Efforts to Reduce High Inventories
Washington, DC - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Increased lending to creditworthy home buyers and more loan modifications and short sales are necessary to reduce the rising inventory of foreclosed homes and help stabilize and revitalize the housing industry and economy, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Increased Lending, Short Sales Necessary to Reduce High REO Inventories, Say REALTORS®
Washington, DC - September 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Improving access to affordable mortgage financing for qualified home buyers and investors and committing additional resources to loan modifications and short sales will help reduce current and future inventories of real estate owned (REO) properties held by government agencies, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
REALTORS® to Host Housing Summit
Washington DC - September 1, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As the leading advocate for homeownership, the National Association of Realtors® will host a summit of policy makers, industry leaders and government stake holders to develop strategies to help stabilize and revitalize the nation’s housing market and economy.
REALTOR® Award Finalists Recognized for Volunteer Efforts
Washington, DC - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® don’t only help people realize their dreams of home ownership; they also volunteer their time and skills to help improve the communities in which they live. Ten such Realtors® were recognized today by the National Association of Realtors® as finalists for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2011 Good Neighbor Awards
Pending Home Sales Slip in July but Up Strongly From One Year Ago
Washington, DC - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales declined in July but remain well above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All regions show monthly declines except for the West, which continues to show the highest level of sales contract activity
Hurricane Irene Underscores Importance of Reauthorizing National Flood Insurance Program
Washington, DC - August 26, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As homeowners across the East Coast brace for Hurricane Irene and the heavy rains that are expected to fall over the next few days, the current threat underscores the importance of flood insurance, which is the only way for homeowners to financially protect their property or businesses from flood damages.
Slowdown Impacts Commercial Real Estate Markets, Modest Improvement Seen
Washington, DC - August 25, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commercial real estate vacancy rates are flat and projections for growth have been moderated because economic growth and job creation have been weaker than expected, but modest improvements are expected over the coming year, according to the National Association of Realtors®
Realtors® Call on White House to Host Housing Summit
Washington, DC - August 25, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- To help develop policies that will stabilize the nation’s housing market and support an economic recovery, the National Association of Realtors® urges the White House to host a summit of policy makers, industry leaders and government stake holders focused on revitalizing the nation’s housing
Bus Tour Brings Home Ownership Matters to Grand Rapids
Washington, DC - August 25, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Changes to the mortgage interest deduction could dramatically impact home owners and aspiring home owners in Grand Rapids, Mich., and beyond. That’s just one of the many issues the National Association of Realtors® wants Michigan residents to know about as the Home Ownership Matters Bus Tour pulls into Grand Rapids this week.
Existing-Home Sales Down in July but Up Strongly From a Year Ago
Washington, DC - August 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales declined in July from an upwardly revised June pace but are notably higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Monthly gains in the Northeast and Midwest were offset by declines in the West and South.
