Continuing Education Courses Help Realtors® Stay on Track
WASHINGTON (January 9, 2012) – To provide its members with the tools and expertise to build their business and better serve clients, the National Association of Realtors® and The CE Shop, Inc., have entered into a partnership to provide continuing education for Realtors® taking online designation and certification courses at REALTOR® University’s School of Professional Development […]
Increased Lending and More Loan Modifications are Key to Recovery
WASHINGTON (January 5, 2012) – Stabilizing and restoring the health of the housing market is critical to a broader economic recovery, according to a white paper released yesterday by the Federal Reserve Board. Many of the issues and recommendations outlined in the paper support key principles established by the National Association of Realtors® to help revitalize […]
NAR Fact Sheet
What: The National Association of REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1 million members, including NAR’s institutes, societies and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. Who: Our membership is composed of residential and commercial REALTORS®, who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and […]
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Nominations for Volunteer and Mentor Program
WASHINGTON (January 10, 2012) – “The Volunteering Works program is just one example of how Realtors® contribute their time and resources toward improving communities,” said NAR President Moe Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates, Inc., in Miami. “Mentors collaborate with Volunteering Works recipients to help these Realtors® become effective agents of community change as they grow […]
December Existing-Home Sales Show Uptrend
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2012) – Existing-home sales continued on an uptrend in December, rising for three consecutive months and remaining above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The latest monthly data shows total existing-home sales1 rose 5.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.61 million in December from a […]
REALTORS® Recognize Credit Union as Valuable Member Benefit
WASHINGTON (January 17, 2012) – Since it opened in May 2009, the REALTORS® Federal Credit Union has become a significant benefit among National Association of Realtor® members, offering a diverse portfolio of services and products. Since then, REALTORS® FCU has experienced unprecedented growth in membership. Most recently, REALTORS® FCU was rated as the fastest growing credit […]
Homeownership Matters to State of the Union
WASHINGTON (January 4, 2012) – The following is a statement by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® President Moe Veissi: “The National Association of Realtors® commends President Obama for his remarks in support of homeowners and the struggling housing market during tonight’s State of the Union address. As leading advocates for homeownership, REALTORS® know that restoring the health […]
HouseLogic Presents a Makeover and Chance to Win $100
WASHINGTON (January 23, 2012) – HouseLogic.com, a comprehensive website about all aspects of homeownership from the National Association of Realtors®, has launched a new online sweepstakes. Readers who leave comments on a blog featured at the site will have a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. The sweepstakes is part of a special do-it-yourself […]
REALTORS® Support Obama's Efforts to Assist Housing Market and Help Homeowners Refinance
WASHINGTON (February 1, 2012) – The National Association of Realtors® commends President Obama for pledging to assist homeowners and the struggling housing market, because restoring the health of the housing market is critical for the nation’s economic recovery. “As the nation’s leading advocate for homeownership and housing issues, NAR knows that stabilizing the housing market […]
Pending Home Sales Decline in December, Remain Above a Year Ago
WASHINGTON (January 25, 2012) – After reaching a 19-month high, pending home sales eased in December but stayed above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, declined 3.5 percent to 96.6 in December from 100.1 in November but is 5.6 percent […]
