Commercial Real Estate Advocacy Timeline

The latest version of the Commercial Real Estate Advocacy Timeline cites NAR's recent action on Foreign Investment Bill, Basel III and Flood Insurance.

2012 Commercial Issues and Actions

Take a look at how NAR will continue to advocate for the commercial real estate industry and you, as we move into a new year.

NAR Supports H.R. 1723: Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011

(July 11) This legislation will direct federal banking agencies to treat current, non-delinquent, and amortizing loans as accrual loans instead of as non-accrual loans, creating more financing options when commercial real estate loans mature and allowing financial institutions to play a more significant role in revitalizing our nation's economy. Read NAR's letter of support.

Commercial Issues and Actions

Read a summary of NAR's position and actions on the various matters impacting commercial real estate.

Commercial Podcast: Legislation to Open Commercial Liquidity

(March 29) 2011 NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong discusses legislation concerning credit unions, accelerated depreciation, and a covered bond market that could bring more liquidity into the commercial real estate market.

NAR's Goals for Addressing Commercial Real Estate Liquidity Issues

Reduced operating income, property values, and equity are all major issues facing the commercial real estate industry. Learn more about NAR's plans to address this important issue for our members.