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Real Estate Information
More Articles from Real Estate Information: MORE RESOURCES: Existing-Home Sales Slip in March (April 22) Existing-home sales edged down in March, remaining within a narrow range of sales activity that has persisted since last September. NAR Commends Preston's Nomination as HUD Secretary Read a statement by President Richard F. Gaylord on today?s nomination of Steve Preston for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. NAR, Industry Partners Agree on Syndication Standard (April 11) NAR and other members of the Real Estate Standards Organization unanimously approved a draft standardized data format for distributing real estate listing information. Existing-Home Sales to Stabilize Before Upturn in Second Half (April 8) Little change is expected in existing-home sales over the next few months, before improving notably in the second half of 2008. Treasury "BluePrint" Causes Financial Concern, Controversy, Says NAR (April 3) In a letter, NAR told the Secretary of the Treasury it opposes the ?Blueprint for a Modernized Financial Regulatory Structure.? Health Care Needs Reform, Say REALTORS® (April 2) NAR supports the Small Business Health Options Program introduced in the Senate today but says the health care market for small businesses and independent contractors must be reformed. REALTORS® Continue to Support Fair Housing (April 1) Four decades after passage of the Fair Housing Act, REALTORS® continue to advocate for all Americans' right to pursue homeownership without discrimination. Second-Home Sales One-Third of '07 Transactions (March 28) Combined vacation- and investment-home sales declined in 2007, but still accounted for 33% of existing- and new-home sales ? close to historic norms. Westwood One Radio Interviews NAR Chief Economist (March 28) Nationally syndicated radio host Jim Bohannon interviews NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun about the real estate market. Existing-Home Sales Rise in February (March 24) Sales of existing homes increased in February and remain fairly stable. Read the press release or watch the press conference video (requires Windows Media Player). NAR Chief Economist Named a Top Forecaster (March 17) NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun is fifth on USA Today's list of the top 10 economic forecasters. Yun is responsible for NAR?s real estate statistics and economic forecasting. Fundamentals Holding in Commercial Real Estate (March 12) Commercial real estate market fundamentals are fairly stable, although investment is waning following a record year in 2007. REALTORS® Urge Increased National Loan Limit (March 6) NAR called on the Senate to enact reform legislation for the nation?s (GSEs) that will protect the U.S. housing finance system. Flat Existing-Home Sales Likely Before Gradual Recovery (March 6) The volume of existing-home sales is expected to hold steady through late spring, with a gradual recovery in the second half of the year. Minority Homeownership Champions Encouraged to Apply for HOPE Awards (March 5) Applications are being accepted for HOPE Awards honoring those who increase minority homeownership and expand affordable housing opportunities. REALTORS® Support Housing Affordability for Veterans (Feb. 28) NAR testified today that the Veterans Home Loan Guaranty Program should continue to help veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. Good Neighbor Awards Opens Call For Entries (Feb. 26) Nominations are open for the REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Awards to REALTORS® who help make their communities better places to live. REALTORS® Hope to Improve Minority Homeownership (Feb. 25) NAR has answered the call of the State of the Black Union symposium to create an America as good as its promise. Existing-Homes Sales Slip in January (Feb. 25) Existing-home sales slipped 0.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.89 million units in January. Fourth Quarter Commercial Index Eases (Feb. 20) Commercial real estate market activity is expected to decline moderately with fewer business opportunities for commercial practitioners in the months ahead. |
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