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Funding for Rural Housing Program Restored

(July 28) Renewal of the loan-guarantee program is good news for rural home buyers who must close before Sept. 30 to claim the tax credit.

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Nominate a Technology Leader by Aug. 13

(July 26) The Technology Spotlight Award honors REALTORS® and staff who use technology in innovative ways.

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Existing-Home Sales Slow, Above a Year Ago

(July 22) Existing-home sales slowed in June, but remained at relatively elevated levels.

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Podcast: Looking Ahead to New Orleans

(July 21) Listen to NAR President Vicki Cox Golder discuss sessions, events and opportunities at the upcoming REALTORS® Conference & Expo.

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President Obama Signs Wall Street Reform Bill

(July 21) Learn how the new law affects commercial, appraisal and other REALTOR® concerns.

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Now Accepting Applications for the HOPE Awards

(July 21) The national industry awards program honors those who have made outstanding contributions to increase minority homeownership.

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NAR's CEO Named as Innovator of the Year

(July 15) Congratulations to Dale Stinton, who was recognized by Inman for the Realtors Property ResourceTM and the Game Changers Challenge.

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Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended

(June 30) The Senate passed the bill extending eligible closings to Sept. 30, so buyers who were in contract by April 30 can get the tax credit.

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Flood Insurance Program Renewed

(June 30) The Senate extended the NFIP until Sept. 30, enabling transactions to move forward. The renewal is retroactive from June 1.

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Housing Statistics

Pending Home Sales

May index: 77.6
Monthly: Down 30.0%
Yearly: Down 15.9%

Existing-Home Sales

June index: 5.37 million
Monthly: Down 5.1%
Yearly: Up 9.8%

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Membership Benefits

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Community Programs

Missed some Housing Opportunities Speakers Series events? Recordings available online!
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Are you working effectively within a changing market? Take NAR's diversity course and find out!
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See for yourself how Smart Growth transforms underused areas into vibrant, healthy communities.
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Professional Development

Short sales and foreclosures: Get certified in these new "traditional" transactions.
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Never stop learning with online courses on buyer representation, marketing, and more.
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Go 2.0: Learn how you can use social networks and other online tools to generate business.
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