Housing Will Play a Major Role in Presidential Election, Say Leading Political Insiders
WASHINGTON (May 15, 2012) – Housing and the economic recovery will play a large part in deciding the outcome of the 2012 presidential election, according to public policy experts at today’s Legislative and Political Forum during the Realtors® 2012 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, leading Democratic strategist […]
Realtors® Raise Awareness at Real Estate Rally
WASHINGTON (May 17, 2012) – An estimated 15,000 Realtors® converged on the grounds of the Washington Monument today to make their voices heard on behalf of homeowners, real estate investors, and those who aspire to homeownership. At the Rally to Protect the American Dream, Realtors® from every state in the country joined invited members of […]
"30 Under 30" Realtors® Represent Future of Real Estate Profession
WASHINGTON (May 16, 2012) – Today’s real estate market is challenging and competitive, but this year’s REALTOR® Magazine “30 Under 30” honorees haven’t let that deter them. The 2012 class is following in the strong entrepreneurial tradition of real estate, creating their own pathways to success. “I am always astonished to see the “30 Under […]
Lack of Capital Hinders Commercial Market While Modest Improvement Persists
WASHINGTON (May 17, 2012) – National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun presented a modest and hopeful outlook for the commercial real estate market during the Economic Issues and Commercial Business Trends Forum at the Realtor® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. today. “The commercial market has displayed modest growth lately,” […]
Housing and Economic Forecast Brightens
WASHINGTON (May 17, 2012) – Positive underlying economic factors are helping relieve a pent-up housing demand, according to a presentation at a residential real estate forum at the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here. National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said there are many improving factors that are helping home sales. […]
Realtors® Know Workforce Housing Solutions are About Building Trust and Relationships
WASHINGTON (May 18, 2012) – A panel of Realtors® provided keen insight into what it takes to launch successful workforce housing initiatives during the Housing Opportunities Forum – Ideas in Action at the Realtor® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. “Realtors® build communities, and they understand the needs of those who live […]
Credit Union Merger Expands Benefits for Realtors®
WASHINGTON (May 21, 2012) – Realtors® Federal Credit Union members now have access to expanded financial and banking resources as a result of a merger with Northwest Federal Credit Union. “The National Association of Realtors® is a Realtor’s® business advantage,” said NAR President Moe Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates Inc., in Miami. “This credit […]
Future of U.S. Housing Markets Depends Largely on Echo Boomers
WASHINGTON (May 18, 2012) – The next two decades in housing markets depends largely on the Echo Boomers. That’s according to panelists at the “Shifting Demographics and Housing Choice: A Whole New World?” session today during the Realtors® 2012 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here. There are approximately 62 million echo boomers in the […]
April Existing-Home Sales Up, Prices Rise Again
WASHINGTON (May 22, 2012) – Existing-home sales rose in April and remain above a year ago, while home prices continued to rise, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The improvements in sales and prices were broad based across all regions. Total existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and […]
HouseLogic Presents an Energy-Saving Home Makeover and Chance to Win $100
WASHINGTON (May 21, 2012) – HouseLogic.com, the award-winning comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors®, launches its next online sweepstakes Monday, May 21, and site visitors could win a $100 Visa gift card. Readers who comment on a special blog series, the “Drafty House Rehab,” will have a chance to win one […]
