Efforts to reduce costs, increase efficiencies and incorporate more innovation, technology and data in the valuation process are expanding the use of alternative valuation methods.
News Releases
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Dr. Ben Carson, secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, joined thousands of members of the National Association of REALTORS® at a general session today during the 2018 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.
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Giovaniello is among Washington’s most well-respected lobbyists, and for 37 years he has successfully advocated vital legislative and regulatory issues before Congress, the White House and federal agencies for the nation’s largest trade association and its 1.3 million members.
May 16, 2018
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The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection plans to eliminate regulation by enforcement and increase regulatory clarity, according to speakers at the Regulatory Issues Forum at the 2018 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
May 15, 2018
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Realtors® from across the country will gather in the nation’s capital this week, committed to working with Congress and the administration to advance policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to buy, invest, own and sell real estate.
May 15, 2018
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Inventory levels hovering at all-time lows weighed down home sales and fueled faster price appreciation during the first three months of the year.
May 14, 2018
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Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![NAR CEO Bob Goldberg delivers the CEO Update at the 2017 Board of Directors meeting in Chicago, IL.](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/bob-goldberg-2017-ceo-update.jpg?itok=JS8nea7B)
The RIS Real Estate Newsmakers award, given to NAR CEO Bob Goldberg, recognizes individuals making headlines for their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry.
May 10, 2018
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The award recognizes individuals making headlines for their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry.
May 10, 2018
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The five Volunteering Works recipients will receive $1,000 seed grants and a year of one-on-one mentoring from a member of the Good Neighbor Society.
May 9, 2018