Nearly one-fifth of Realtors® practicing in commercial real estate closed a sale with an international client in 2017, and 35 percent said they have experienced an increase in the number of international clients in the past five years.
News Releases
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NAR hosted a June 22 roundtable event examining the scope and status of comprehensive Government-Sponsored Enterprise, or GSE, reform. With America’s homeownership rate struggling to match falling unemployment and increasing consumer confidence, protecting the benefits of the secondary mortgage market remains critical to the health of the overall housing industry.
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A Supreme Court decision paves the way for all tates to require sales tax collection from online retailers with no physical presence within the state.
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Seventy-five percent of Americans believe that now is a good time to sell a house, while 68 percent think it is a good time to buy.
June 21, 2018
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Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![Hospital scrubs with stethoscope in pocket Hospital scrubs with stethoscope in pocket](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/hospital-scrubs-stethoscope-in-pocket-GettyImages-835833976-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=agrPGrq0)
The U.S Department of Labor finalized its rule to expand the definition of “employer” to include “working owners,” allowing real estate professionals and other self-employed individuals to participate in association health plans.
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National Homeownership Month is a time to celebrate and promote the modern American Dream of owning a home. Realtors® pledge to continue to lead efforts to ensure that the dream of homeownership is not only possible, but very real, for any and all who want to achieve it, so they can have a place of their own to make memories, grow their financial futures, and build strong communities.
June 1, 2018
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Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![Woman in military fatigues and child walking toward house Woman in military fatigues and child walking toward house](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/military-woman-and-child-walking-toward-house-GettyImages-664667087-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=-5GJZVSD)
Differences in household composition and financing options incentivize homebuying demand for veteran and active military.
May 25, 2018
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Cole Henry 202-383-1290![HUD building in Washington, DC HUD building in Washington, DC](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/HUD-building-washington-dc-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=DaLdw-SP)
The U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Brian Montgomery as the next assistant secretary for Housing. The vote comes six months after the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee approved Montgomery’s initial nomination for FHA commissioner.
May 23, 2018
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Backyard patio with table Backyard patio with table](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/backyard-patio-with-table-GettyImages-884151466-1300w-867h_0.jpg?itok=Io8JoqqV)
Home and commercial property owners looking to take on a remodel should consider undertaking an outdoor project.