Washington, DC – August 4, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — As the National Association of Realtors® Home Ownership Matters bus crosses Missouri this week, a stop in Joplin, Mo., today will underscore Realtors®’ commitment to rebuilding the local community.

Washington, DC – August 2, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — As the citizens of Joplin rebuild in the aftermath of the May tornados, the connection between home ownership, strong families and resilient communities has never been more salient. On Thursday, August 4, the National Association of Realtors® will join Joplin Mayor Mike Woolston in recognizing the efforts of Realtors® and others in restoring the homes and heart of the city.

Washington, DC – August 2, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — A proposed rule by federal regulators to impose a minimum 20 percent down payment, stringent debt-to-income ratio requirements and rigid credit standards will deny millions of Americans access to safe, low-cost mortgages, according to the National Association of Realtors

Washington, DC – July 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Ron Phipps. “The National Association of Realtors®, on behalf of its 1.1 million members, their clients and customers, and the nation’s 75 million homeowners, urges Congress to resolve the mounting debt ceiling crisis before the August 2 deadline.

Washington, DC – July 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Any changes to the mortgage interest deduction now or in the future could threaten recent progress toward stabilizing the housing market, critically erode home prices and values, destroy middle-class wealth accumulation and hurt economic growth.

Washington, DC – July 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Public and private sector workers in the Northeast need more affordable housing opportunities. In response, the National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with the National Housing Conference, will host a regional forum today in Boston to help develop solutions to workforce housing issues

Washington, DC – July 28, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales increased in June following a wide swing down in April and then up in May, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Activity increased in the West and South but declined in the Midwest and Northeast; all regions show strong double-digit gains from a year ago.

Washington, DC – July 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — If regulators get their way, many qualified home buyers in Memphis, Tenn., may be shut out of the market very soon. That’s one of the reasons the National Association of Realtors® will be in town this weekend as part of its Home Ownership Matters Bus Tour.

Washington, DC – July 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — As NAR’s Home Ownership Matters bus crosses Alabama this week, Realtors® are providing assistance to victims of the April 27 tornadoes with funds raised from Realtor® donations across the country.

Washington, DC – July 20, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales eased in June as contract cancellations spiked unexpectedly, although prices were up slightly, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Washington, DC – July 19, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Stability in the housing market will lead to a quicker and greater economic recovery, according to the National Association of Realtors®. In a letter to Shaun Donovan, secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Timothy Geithner, secretary of the Treasury; and Gene Sperling, director of the National Economic Council, NAR offered its recommendations for helping stabilize and revitalize the housing industry and economy.

Atlanta, GA – July 18, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Home buyers across Georgia may have reduced access to mortgage funds this fall if Congress decides to reduce current Federal Housing Administration loan limits. That’s just one of the many issues th…

Washington, DC – July 18, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — As policymakers consider changes to government programs and incentives that could dramatically change the nature of home ownership in this country, the National Association of Realtors® is once again bringing these issues to people across the country with the second phase of the Home Ownership Matters Bus Tour.

Washington, DC – July 7, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The long-term viability of America’s housing finance market requires comprehensive reform of the secondary mortgage market. Toward that end, the National Association of Realtors® supports H.R. 2413, the “Secondary Market Facility for Residential Mortgage Act of 2011.”

Washington, DC – July 6, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Most Americans still believe that owning a home is a solid financial decision, and a majority of renters aspire to home ownership as a long-term goal. According to the 2011 National Housing Pulse Survey released today by the National Association of Realtors®, 72 percent of renters surveyed said owning a home is a top priority for their future, up from 63 percent in 2010.

Washington, DC – July 1 30, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The ability to buy, sell and own property has defined our nation throughout its history, and as the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 235 birthday, Americans continue to reaffirm their support of and aspirations toward home ownership

Washington, DC – June 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales rose strongly in May with all regions experiencing gains from a year ago, pointing to higher housing activity in the second half of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Washington, DC – June 22, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors® is urging regulators to go back to the drawing board on the proposed Qualified Residential Mortgage rule.

Washington, DC – June 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales were down in May as temporary factors and financing problems weighed on the market, according to the National Association of Realtors

Washington, DC – June 8, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors® supports comprehensive reform of America’s housing finance market that protects taxpayers and ensures the availability of affordable mortgage credit today and into the future.