Washington, DC – February 25, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — A stabilization trend is taking place in commercial real estate sectors, but in most markets rent will remain soft except for multifamily rentals, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Washington, DC – February 23, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The uptrend in existing-home sales continues, with January sales rising for the third consecutive month with a pace that is now above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of REALTORS

Washington, DC – February 14, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of REALTORS® welcomes the Obama Administration’s call for an orderly transition from the current form of the secondary mortgage market to a new structure that would enable Americans to achieve affordable, sustainable mortgages

WASHINGTON, DC – February 10, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Continued government participation in the secondary mortgage market is essential to ensuring affordable and available home mortgages to qualified consumers when private lenders withdraw from the market, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ recommendations for restructuring the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)

Washington, DC – February 10, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Home sales rebounded in 49 states during the fourth quarter with 78 markets – just over half of the available metropolitan areas – experiencing price gains from a year ago, while most of the rest saw price weakness, according to the latest survey by the National Association of REALTORS®.

Washington, DC – February 4, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors® applauds the Federal Housing Finance Agency for moving ahead with a proposed rule to restrict government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks from investing in mortgages encumbered by private transfer fee covenants

Washington, DC – January 27, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales improved further in December, marking the fifth gain in the past six months, according to the National Association of Realtor

Chicago, IL – January 24, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Realtors® who work with buyers now have a new resource available through the ABR® App for the iPhone. Available now through the iTunes store, this new benefit will help Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designees grow their business while also connecting with home buyers

Washington, DC – January 20, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales rose sharply in December, when sales increased for the fifth time in the past six months, according to the National Association of REALTORS

Washington, DC – January 20, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — A substantial majority of both home owners and current renters agree that owning a home is a smart decision over the long term. That’s according to the results of a National Association of Realtors® survey of 3,793 adults conducted online by Harris Interactive

Washington, DC – January 11, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Society is seeking entries for Volunteering Works, a program that matches Realtors® who would like to expand their community service outreach with a mentor who is already a successful volunteer leader.

Washington, DC – January 7, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Today, the national talk radio show produced by the National Association of Realtors®, celebrates its 100th show this weekend. Now the fastest growing real estate show in the country, Real Estate Today can be heard on more than 120 stations across the U.S, including in every top-10 market.

Washington, DC – December 30, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) –Pending home sales rose again in November, with the broad trend over the past five months indicating a gradual recovery into 2011, according to the National Association of Realtors®

Chicago, IL – December 28, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of REALTORS® has invested in Ifbyphone through its strategic investment fund, Second Century Ventures. As part of the arrangement, NAR is also collaborating with Ifbyphone to develop solutions that enhance voice interactions for its more than 1.1 million REALTOR® members.

Washington, DC – December 27, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — 2010 has been a year of real estate contrasts. While many consumers have taken advantage of historic buying opportunities and the market has seen a gradual stabilization of sales and prices, other challenges facing the nation have led some to question the value of home ownership for families, communities, and the country.

WASHINGTON, DC – December 22, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales got back on an upward path in November, resuming a growth trend since bottoming in July, according to the National Association of Realtors®

Washington, DC – December 15, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — As part of the 2010-11Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, REALTORS® recently rated exterior replacement projects among the most cost-effective home improvement projects, demonstrating that curb appeal remains one of the most important aspects of a home at resale time.

Washington, DC – December 2, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales jumped in October, showing a positive uptrend since bottoming in June, according to the National Association of REALTORS

Washington, DC – December 1, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Ron Phipps. “As the leading advocate for housing and home ownership issues, NAR firmly believes that the mortgage interest deduction (MID) is vital to the stability of the American housing market and economy.

Washington, DC – November 29, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Commercial real estate markets are flattening out, with modestly improving fundamentals expected in 2011, according to the National Association of Realtors