Realtors® Join Coalition to Pass Patent Litigation Reform, Protect Real Estate Industry from Frivolous Lawsuits

WASHINGTON (January 15, 2015) – The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron: “NAR has joined the United for Patent Reform coalition along with a diverse group of American businesses to pursue comprehensive solutions to abusive patent litigation, which costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars every year.   “As […]

REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Entries for 2015 Volunteering Works Program

WASHINGTON (January 22, 2015) – Realtors® not only help people realize their dream of homeownership, they also volunteer countless hours to help improve the communities in which they live and work. For seven years, REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Society has helped Realtors® broaden and shape their charitable efforts through the Volunteering Works grant and mentoring […]

Home Staging Can Help Sell Home for More, Realtors® Say

WASHINGTON (January 27, 2015) – Most homeowners know it is important to keep a home clean, bright and free from clutter while it is on the market for sale. But sometimes, Realtors® say, taking the extra step to stage a home can make a difference in how a buyer values it and the price a […]

Existing-Home Sales Rebound in December, 2014 Total Sales Finish 3 Percent Below 2013

WASHINGTON (January 23, 2015) – Despite low inventory conditions, existing-home sales bounced back in December and climbed above an annual pace of 5 million sales for the sixth time in seven months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Median home prices for 2014 rose to their highest level since 2007, but total sales fell […]

Realtors® Support FHFA Director Watt's Efforts to Promote Affordable Homeownership

WASHINGTON (January 27, 2015) – The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron: “Realtors® support responsible lending to qualified buyers, which is essential for building strong communities. The new low down payment mortgage program introduced last month by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt will safely… Read More

Pending Home Sales Stall in December

WASHINGTON (January 29, 2015) – Despite interest rates being at their lowest level of 2014, pending home sales cooled in December but remained above year-over-year levels for the fourth consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions experienced declines in December. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on […]

Realtors® Support Safe Entry to Housing Market with More Affordable FHA-Backed Loans

WASHINGTON (February 11, 2015) – National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Arkansas, issued the following statement at the conclusion of today’s hearing of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, The Future of Housing in America: Oversight of the Federal Housing Administration: … Read More

Home-Price Growth Slightly Accelerates in Fourth Quarter of 2014

WASHINGTON (February 11, 2015) – The majority of metropolitan areas experienced steady but slightly stronger price growth in the fourth quarter of 2014, behind a decline in housing supply and an uptick in demand fueled by lower interest rates and a stronger job market, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of […]

Realtor® Broker Summits to Concentrate on Management and Technology in 2015

WASHINGTON (February 12, 2015) – As small business owners, real estate brokers must stay ahead of cutting-edge marketing and management practices. That is why the National Association of Realtors® is inviting brokers from across the country to attend 2015 Realtor® Broker Summit events and learn from broker panels and industry leaders about the latest tools […]

Realtors® Applaud FAA's Proposed Rule to Allow Commercial Drone Use for Real Estate

WASHINGTON (February 15, 2015) – National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot Springs, Arkansas, issued the following statement about new proposed rules for unmanned aircraft systems issued today by the Federal Aviation Administration: “The proposed rules announced today for the commercial use of unmanned… Read More