Government Affairs

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Houses Passes Climate Bill with Energy Labeling Exemption

(June 29) The bill—re-numbered H.R. 2998—includes NAR-supported provisions exempting existing homes and buildings from the bill's energy labeling program
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Commercial Real Estate Meeting Sets Priorities

(June 19) NAR convenes eighteen groups from commercial sector to develop recovery priorities that will strengthen the industry, provide liquidity and facilitate lending.
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FHA’s Expanded Market Share Must Be Supported

(June 18) In testimony today, NAR urges Congress to ensure FHA’s continued role in stabilizing housing to stimulate the economy.
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Realtors® Recognize Need for Regulatory Reform

(June 17) NAR commends President Obama for developing a comprehensive financial regulatory reform framework.
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$8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

The credit is now available for the purchase of a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 and does not require repayment.
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NAR 2009 Advocacy Agenda

NAR advocates policy initiatives that will result in the continued creation of a fundamentally sound and dynamic U.S. real estate market.
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Legislative and Regulatory Issues

See all the issues NAR is working on that impact REALTORS® and homebuyers.
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RESPA Final Rule Rundown

Expert Phil Schulman demystifies the new RESPA final rule for an over-capacity crowd at NAR's Mid-Year Meetings.
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