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NAR Press Room 2009-06-24 19:23:15
Lexington, Kentucky, was named a 2009 Ambassador City for the success of its programs Repair Affair and Remodeling for Access and Mobility which help low-income homeowners.


NAR Press Room 2009-06-23 19:22:36
Sales of existing homes showed another gain in May, benefiting from favorable affordability conditions and a first-time buyer tax credit.


NAR Press Room 2009-06-19 19:22:12
Eighteen groups from commercial sector gather to set priorities that will strengthen industry, provide liquidity and facilitate lending.


NAR Press Room 2009-06-18 18:46:08
NAR urged Congress today to invest resources that will ensure FHA?s continued role in stabilizing the housing market.


NAR Press Room 2009-06-18 16:35:21
NAR commends President Obama for developing a comprehensive financial regulatory reform framework.


NAR Press Room 2009-06-11 16:31:03
Improving the energy efficiency of the nation?s homes and buildings can be best accomplished with incentives and education.


NAR Press Room 2009-06-10 16:30:23
NAR applauds Business Roundtable's recommendations to reinvigorate the housing market.


NAR Press Room 2009-06-09 16:29:39
The National Association of RealtorsŪ has awarded $730,000 to five state RealtorŪ associations through the Ira Gribin Workforce Housing Grant.


NAR Press Room 2009-06-03 16:28:31
A secondary mortgage market model that includes some level of government participation is necessary to ensure affordable and available home mortgages.


NAR Press Room 2009-06-02 20:15:20
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in April, rose 6.7 percent to 90.3.


NAR Press Room 2009-06-01 20:26:23
Younger consumers are taking advantage of today?s market opportunities like never before more than four out of every 10 recent home sales were to first-time buyers. This year?s REALTORŪ Magazine ?30 Under 30? winners demonstrate the same spirit, transforming challenges into advantages for their clients and businesses.


NAR Press Room 2009-05-29 20:24:53
Consumers across the country can now take advantage of a Federal Housing Administration program to allow qualified home buyers to apply the $8,000 tax credit when purchasing a home. FHA will now permit its lenders to provide a short-term bridge loan that will let qualified home buyers use the tax credit …


NAR Press Room 2009-05-28 20:24:09
California?s Tri-Valley region has been named a 2009 Ambassador City by the National Association of RealtorsŪ and the U.S. Conference of Mayors for its Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center, a nonprofit housing counseling organization that promotes affordable rental and homeownership opportunities.


NAR Press Room 2009-05-27 20:22:10
Existing-home sales rose in April with strong buyer activity in lower price ranges, according to the National Association of RealtorsŪ.


NAR Press Room 2009-05-20 20:20:42
The National Association of RealtorsŪ has awarded $49,050 to 16 local and state RealtorŪ associations through the Housing Opportunity Fund grants program. The grants help local and state RealtorŪ associations promote and expand affordable housing opportunities in their communities.


NAR Press Room 2009-05-20 20:18:32
The general economic downturn, complicated by a severe credit crunch in commercial real estate, is dampening commercial real estate activity. In addition, a forward-looking index shows the forecast for commercial real estate sectors will remain weak for the remainder of the year, according to the National Association of RealtorsŪ.


NAR Press Room 2009-05-15 20:06:31
Smart growth, military base development, disaster insurance, and pine beetle infestation were among issues RealtorsŪ shared at the Land Use, Property Rights and Environment Forum.


NAR Press Room 2009-05-15 20:04:46
RealtorsŪ attending the Housing Opportunity Forum at the RealtorsŪ Midyear Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo gain insight on assisting buyers and sellers with short sales.


NAR Press Room 2009-05-15 20:03:54
Credit availability and refinancing issues have seriously affected commercial real estate, but recent actions by Federal Reserve may ease crisis.


NAR Press Room 2009-05-14 20:03:25
Help is on the way for many home owners who are facing foreclosure, thanks to new details under the Making Home Affordable Program.


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