National Bus Tour Underscores Importance of Home Ownership Matters
Anaheim, November 10, 2011 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 […]
Chrysler Group LLC Puts Realtors® on the Road to Savings
ANAHEIM (November 10, 2011) – During the 2011 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Anaheim today, the National Association of Realtors® named Chrysler Group LLC as the “Official Automobile Manufacturer” of NAR and the latest addition to the REALTOR Benefits® Program. “This new partnership provides Realtors® with significant savings and access to a wide range of […]
Existing-Home Sales Down in July but Up Strongly From a Year Ago
WASHINGTON (August 18, 2011) – 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. … Read More
Realtors® Ready to 'Seize the Day' for America's Home Owners
ANAHEIM (November 10, 2011) – 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. During the opening session today at this week’s meetings, National Association of Realtors® President Ron Phipps outlined obstacles and opportunities facing […]
NAR's 2012 President Committed to Facing Challenges Ahead
ANAHEIM (November 11, 2011) – The National Association of Realtors® will not waiver in its commitment to ensure access to homeownership, affordable housing, and commercial investment, according to Moe Veissi, 2012 NAR president. Veissi shared his perspective and insights into some of the key issues facing the real estate industry in the coming year during the 2011 […]
NAR's Global Initiatives Cross Borders
ANAHEIM (November 11, 2011) – As the international community continues to seek out opportunities in the U.S. property market, the National Association of Realtors® is expanding its global reach through several new initiatives. During the 2011 REALTORS® Conference & Expo here this week, attendees from all over the world can learn about NAR’s global business […]
Commercial Real Estate Market to See Improvement in Year Ahead
ANAHEIM (November 12, 2011) – Depressed conditions in the financial and small business sectors continue to negatively affect the commercial real estate industry and the nation’s economic recovery. That’s according to economists at the Economic Issues and Commercial Real Estate Business Trends Forum at the 2011 Realtors® Conference & Expo yesterday. During the forum, National […]
Gradual Recovery for Housing and the Economy Expected in 2012
ANAHEIM (November 11, 2011) – Although the housing market struggled to maintain an even footing in 2011, gradual improvement is expected in 2012 and beyond, according to projections at a residential forum here at the 2011 Realtors® Conference & Expo. Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors®, said home sales should be […]
Every Market is a Second-Home Market
ANAHEIM (November 12, 2011) – A diverse set of buyers and property types comprise the second-home sector and opportunities for second-home buyers exist in nearly every market, even in nontraditional, non-resort markets. That was the message delivered today at the Resort and Second Home Forum at the 2011 Realtors® Conference & Expo. Attendees at the […]
Realtors® Take Aim at Appraisals in Anaheim
ANAHEIM (November 12, 2011) – Accurate home appraisal valuations are vital in today’s market; inaccurate appraisals can slow down or even cancel a home sale. Today Realtors® and other real estate experts gathered at the “Appraisals: What You Absolutely Need to Know” forum during the Realtors® Conference & Expo to address this pressing issue. “In […]
