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Short Sale Approval and Valuation Issues Continue to Impact Housing Market
Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have implemented policies to expedite the short sales process, including new resources to help determine property values, according to panelists at a property valuation forum during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
Regulatory, Financial Reform to Significantly Impact Future Secondary Mortgage Market
New regulations and future reforms to financial markets will have broad implications for housing, mortgage markets and homeownership, according to industry insiders at the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
Housing and Tax Reform Top Issues Affecting Realtors®, Real Estate Industry
Experts applauded Realtors® for their commitment to keeping housing a top priority for the nation and staying engaged in the debate over future housing policies at today's Legislative and Political Forum during the Realtors® 2013 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
Realtors® Bring Public Policy Priorities to Capitol Hill
Realtors® from across the nation will be meeting with regulators, lawmakers and industry leaders in Washington this week during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
NAR Member Survey Shows Realtor® Business and Income Continue to Improve
The business activity and income of Realtors® are up for the second year in a row following nine years of decline, according to the 2013 National Association of Realtors® Member Profile.
Metro Area Home Price Growth Trend Continues in First Quarter
Metropolitan area median home prices continued to rise in the first quarter, with the national gain showing the best year-over-year performance in over seven years.
Statement From NAR President Gary Thomas on Melvin Watt's Nomination to Head FHFA
“The National Association of Realtors® commends the Administration on its nomination of Representative Melvin Watt for the position of Federal Housing Finance Agency Director.
March Pending Home Sales Improve but Overall Pace Leveling
Pending home sales increased in March and remain above year-ago levels, but contract activity in recent months shows only modest movement.
Realtors® Urge Preserving of Homeownership Tax Policies
As Congress pursues comprehensive tax reform it should focus on doing no harm to housing and America’s 75 million homeowners by maintaining current tax laws for homeownership and real estate investment, the National Association of Realtors® said in testimony today.
Realtor® Volunteering Works Program Announces 2013 Mentoring and Grants Recipients
REALTOR® Magazine and the Good Neighbor Society have announced the recipients of the fifth annual Volunteering Works program, which matches Realtors® who work on small-scale charitable efforts with mentors and awards them grant money.