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Oct. 25, 2011: Making Progress on Flood Insurance
2011 NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong provides an update on a temporary extension of the National Flood Insurance Program and other news from Washington affecting commercial REALTORS®. He also offers a preview of what commercial REALTORS® can expect at the 2011 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
Sept. 27, 2011: Skin in the Game? Not Really the Same
NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong explains why when it comes to commercial real estate, the concept of lenders having "skin in the game" by holding them partially responsible for loans, doesn't work and could actually harm the industry.
Aug. 30, 2011: Lease Accounting, Liquidity, and Term Extensions
In just about a week, Congress returns to Washington. NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong highlights three commercial issues they must address to ensure the commercial market can recover as quickly as possible: lease accounting, liquidity, and term extensions.
July 26, 2011: Industrial Sector Making Progress
In this month's edition of the Commercial Podcast, NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong updates members on the industrial sector. He discusses the increased demand for industrial space—from 11.2 million square feet in 2010 to 126 million square feet in 2011—and provides insight on the increase in U.S. manufacturing and exports.
June 28, 2011: Dangers of Qualified Commercial Real Estate Loan Standards
NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong updates members on a policy proposal that could be disastrous for commercial real estate. It's called QCRE, and it refers to "qualified commercial real estate" loan standards proposed by the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Law.
May 31, 2011: Answer the Call for Action
In this month's edition of the Commercial Podcast, NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong urges all REALTORS® to answer the Call for Action on the MID. He also updates members on the commercial market forecast and our work to bring prosperity back to commercial real estate.
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About Bill Armstrong
Armstrong is a REALTOR® for more than 27 years and the vice president of Mackintosh REALTORS® in Damascus, Md.
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