As the country heads into the final days of the midterm elections, the National Association of Realtors® kicks off its annual conference in Boston today with a focus on education and opportunity.
News Releases
![John Smaby](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/john-smaby-aug-2018-leadership-summit-talk.jpg?itok=eHRTI80a)
Smaby’s service to real estate industry celebrated as he takes reigns as NAR's next President.
November 1, 2018
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Aerial view of residential neighborhood Aerial view of residential neighborhood](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/aerial-view-of-residential-neighborhood-GettyImages-753334927-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=ijLA0Mxm)
Low inventory levels of moderately priced homes continue to stifle home sales and maintain the trend of increasing metro market prices.
November 1, 2018
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Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![Young couple and businesswoman reviewing papers Young couple and businesswoman reviewing papers](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/young-couple-and%20businesswoman-reviewing-papers-GettyImages-157859718-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=ulgPaUwY)
Single female buyers continue to be a powerful force in the market, while low inventory, rising interest rates and increasing home prices remain, holding back first-time buyers despite notable interest in buying a home.
October 29, 2018
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Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![Woman looking at the .realestate domain site on a laptop Woman looking at the .realestate domain site on a laptop](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/woman-with-coffee-laptop-realestate-domain-site-GettyImages-735967479-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=JGLHyqCY)
The .realestate domain, launched by the National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with Second Generation, Ltd., will be available for purchase through GoDaddy next month.
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Teams are becoming more common in the real estate industry as an increasing number of REALTORS® – 26 percent of respondents – consider themselves a member of a real estate team, according to NAR's 2018 Teams Survey.
October 17, 2018
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Cole Henry 202-383-1290![2018 Good Neighbor Awards winners 2018 Good Neighbor Awards winners](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2018-good-neighbor-awards-winners-1200w-628h.png?itok=vhauVVVI)
The Good Neighbor Awards recognize Realtors® who make an incredible impact on their community – or the world – through selfless, dedicated volunteer work.
October 3, 2018
![Victoria Gillespie and Shannon McGahn](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/gillespie-mcgahn-media-release-primary-100218.jpg?itok=9zXPUBQA)
Victoria Gillespie to serve as chief marketing and communications officer; Shannon McGahn joins as senior vice president of government affairs.
October 2, 2018
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A record 77 percent of Americans believe it's a good time to sell a house, while the percentage of those that think it's a good time to buy continues to decline.
September 25, 2018
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Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![People voting People voting](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/people-voting-GettyImages-142021028-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=7rJlAlyg)
NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall calls on America’s 1.3 million REALTORS® to ensure they are registered to vote.
September 25, 2018
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193