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June 28, 2011: Dangers of Qualified Commercial Real Estate Loan Standards
NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong updates members on a policy proposal that could be disastrous for commercial real estate. It's called QCRE, and it refers to "qualified commercial real estate" loan standards proposed by the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Law.
June 22, 2011: Sensible Policies, Please
2011 NAR President Ron Phipps talks about once again battling government policies that prevent consumers from getting mortgages. He discusses the pitfalls of the qualified residential mortgage (QRM) policy proposal requiring consumers to put 20 percent down to make a mortgage "safe." He also talks about the dangers of the current FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac loan limits set to expire on Sept. 30, and asks REALTORS® to answer the call for action to make them permanent.
May 31, 2011: Answer the Call for Action
In this month's edition of the Commercial Podcast, NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong urges all REALTORS® to answer the Call for Action on the MID. He also updates members on the commercial market forecast and our work to bring prosperity back to commercial real estate.
May 30, 2011: Special Memorial Day Message
NAR President Ron Phipps asks us to pause and take time to remember the sacrifices of the men and women of the military and our veterans in a special Memorial Day message to members.
May 3, 2011: Supporting the Troops and Americans Who Recently Lost Their Homes
2011 President Ron Phipps thanks our military for protecting our freedoms and calls on REALTORS® to stand together as home owners in Washington and support fellow REALTORS® who have lost their homes in Alabama and other states.
Answer the Call for Action on the Mortgage Interest Deduction
May 2011: Lead-based Paint Disclosures and the Law
Attorney Cindy Wheeler discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's regulations regarding lead-based paint disclosures.