Preserving Home Ownership Tax Benefits Vital to Housing Market, Say Realtors®
WASHINGTON (October 6, 2011) – 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 […]
Realtors® Urge Long-term Flood Insurance Reform as Congress Passes Stopgap Extension
WASHINGTON (October 4, 2011) – 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 […]
Congress and Obama Administration Must Act to Stimulate Housing Recovery
WASHINGTON (October 25, 2011) – 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®. The forum […]
Government Plays Valuable Role in Homeownership, Say Realtors®
WASHINGTON (October 13, 2011) — 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. NAR President-Elect Moe Veissi outlined the association’s recommendations for housing finance reform before the House […]
September Pending Home Sales Down, Still Higher Than a Year Ago
WASHINGTON (October 27, 2011) – Pending home sales declined in September, although activity remains above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, fell 4.6 percent to 84.5 in September from 88.6 in August but is 6.4 percent higher than September […]
Existing-Home Sales Off in September but Higher Than a Year Ago
WASHINGTON (October 20, 2011) – 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®. Total existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, declined 3.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted […]
Realtor.com Goes Global With Launch of International Site
WASHINGTON (November 3, 2011) – 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. Available at www.Realtor.com/International, the new […]
Realtor® Good Neighbor Award Winners Step Forward to Help People in Need
WASHINGTON (November 2, 2011) – 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 […]
Realtors® Frame the Future of Homeownership for Orange County Families
ANAHEIM (November 9, 2011) – Realtors® work tirelessly to make sure the American Dream of owning a home is available to everyone who is willing and able to assume the responsibilities of homeownership. That commitment was evident today as hundreds of Realtors® volunteered their time and labor to frame homes that will later be used […]
Third Quarter Metro Area Prices Soften but State Sales Broadly Rise
WASHINGTON (November 9, 2011) – 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®. The median existing single-family home price rose in 39 out of […]
