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Anaheim, CA - November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- After travelling through 33 states and visiting more than 50 cities across the country, the National Association of Realtors® Home Ownership Matters Bus arrives in Anaheim, Calif., today for the Realtors® Conference & Expo here this week. The bus will be parked on the floor of the Anaheim Convention Center throughout the conference.

Anaheim, CA - November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® stand ready to protect and defend opportunities for homeownership, and many of them have gathered here at the 2011 REALTORS® Conference & Expo to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Washington, DC - November 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Metro area median existing-home prices in the third quarter generally were down from a year ago, while sales rose in every state from the third quarter of 2010, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®.

Washington, DC - November 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the National Association of Realtors®, and Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE), the leader in online real estate and operator of Realtor.com, extended the lead of Realtor.com as the world’s largest online destination for real estate listings with the launch of the Realtor.com International web site.

Washington DC - November 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the past 12 years the Good Neighbor Awards program has recognized Realtors® who are devoted to strengthening communities through volunteer work and helping those in need. The five individuals named as this year's REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Award winners are leading examples of how Realtors® value service and are committed to improving communities.

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

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

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®.

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.

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.

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

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.

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®.

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.

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.

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®.

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®.

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.

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

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