 | Daily Real Estate News | May 12, 2008 |
NAR Midyear Meetings Kick Off Today
The REALTORSŪ Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo kicks off today in Washington, D.C., with an estimated 9,000 REALTORSŪ expected to attend Capitol Hill visits, workshops, training sessions, and presentations on the latest industry research and market trends.
Attendees hope to show they’re committed to working with Congress and the administration to stimulate housing markets, improve access to affordable property insurance, and enact small business health care legislation.
This year’s meetings also officially mark 100 years of NAR’s presence and influence in the real estate industry. The association was founded in May 1908. When NAR was established, fewer than half of U.S. households owned their own home. Today, homeownership approaches 70 percent.
“For 100 years, NAR has been the leading advocate for private property rights, homeownership and housing issues,” said NAR President Dick Gaylord. “NAR will continue the fight to protect consumers in the real estate transaction, promote affordable housing, and expand homeownership opportunities for all Americans into our second century.”
During the Midyear Legislative Meetings, which continue through May 17, REALTORSŪ will be lobbying for mortgage reform; home buyer tax credits; affordable and accessible property, casualty and flood insurance; and small business health insurance.
In addition, more than 200 exhibitors are participating in the Midyear Trade Expo, which showcases the newest real estate products and services for the real estate industry. The Expo will be open in the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel on Wednesday, May 14, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, May 15, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Friday, May 16, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Your daily news e-mail from REALTORŪ magazine online will bring you into the action with daily news stories from the conference and expo. You can also stay up-to-date with our blog, Speaking of Real Estate, where editors are posting their insights and observations from the conference.
— REALTORŪ Magazine Online
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