A decline in global growth and low housing inventory contributed to a drop in foreign investment in residential real estate in the U.S.
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RPR® users can now create ready-to-print mailing labels for farming, prospecting, or direct mail marketing within custom geographies.
July 10, 2019
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Stethoscope on medical billing documents](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/health-care-stethoscope-financials-concept-1300x867.jpg?itok=TVaH9qJZ)
Over 200 state and local Realtor® associations from across the country have proclaimed their support for the National Association of Realtors®’ effort to protect access to association health plans.
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A select group of technology startups focused on real estate will compete with live presentations in front of the iOi Summit audience on Wednesday August 21 in Seattle, Washington.
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The VA home loan guarantee program encourages private lenders to offer favorable home loan terms to qualified veterans without requiring a down payment.
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President Trump signed an Executive Order intended to combat housing affordability concerns across much of the nation.
June 25, 2019
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Headshots of the recipients of the 2019 Volunteering Works grants Headshots of the recipients of the 2019 Volunteering Works grants](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2019-volunteering-works-recipients.jpg?itok=yQXg18Kj)
The program matches Realtors® who work on newer, small-scale charitable efforts with mentors and awards them with funding for their project.
June 20, 2019
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Cole Henry 202-383-1290![Globe with gold lights and connections Globe with gold lights and connections](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/global-connections-concept-GettyImages-1090518578-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=YhkoktsJ)
Expanding the NAR REACH accelerator program outside the U.S. will further NAR’s vision of creating a dynamic, competitive real estate market that will help NAR advance its members-first mission and drive innovation in real estate technology around the world.
June 19, 2019
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The second quarter of 2019 saw a jump in optimism in selling, as 46% strongly held that belief, up from 37% in the first quarter.
June 19, 2019
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178