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Nearly Three Out of Five REALTORS® Say Limited Inventory Prevented Clients from Buying Homes in 2021
REALTORS® indicated a continued sense of certainty that they will remain in the industry, bolstered by an increase in NAR membership to 1.56 million at the end of 2021, along with unceasing indicators of strong housing demand which lead to an increase in sales volume and transaction figures from one year ago.
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The Pitch Battle competition is an opportunity for real estate technology startups to showcase their innovations to thousands of industry influencers.
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On June 8, 2022, The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released finalized equity plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Learn more.
June 8, 2022
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Patrick Newton 202-383-1290![Leslie Rouda Smith](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/L_ROUDA_1920X1080.jpg?itok=dt6pr9xs)
NAR commends HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on launching the innovative 'Our Way Home' program as part of an all-hands-on-deck approach to addressing the housing supply crisis.
June 2, 2022
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Patrick Newton 202-383-1290![Logo: REACH Canada Logo: REACH Canada](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/reach-canada-logo-10-14-2020-1200w-628h.png?itok=fkgEJReV)
The REACH Canada scale-up program is an asset to aspiring entrepreneurs and offers a vital boost to help propel their business to the next level.
June 1, 2022
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![Sandra Thompson Sandra Thompson](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/sandra-thompson-fhfa-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=MKx0WrMO)
Sandra Thompson's talents and experience will benefit the enterprises, homeowners and home buyers, and the mortgage financing ecosystem.
May 25, 2022
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Patrick Newton 202-383-1290![Panelists and audience at the May 20, 2022, NAR-Urban Institue policy forum Panelists and audience at the May 20, 2022, NAR-Urban Institue policy forum](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/nar-urban-institute-policy-forum-panel-and-audience-05-20-2022-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=O6qwX21r)
Households of color continue to experience disproportionate challenges in pursuit of the American Dream and its promised benefits.
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Urgent action is needed to tackle our nation's housing supply crisis. NAR welcomes the administration’s work on this effort and encourages policymakers to look at comprehensive action.
May 16, 2022
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Patrick Newton 202-383-1290![Julia Gordon Julia Gordon](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/julia-gordon-headshot-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=2TFuIqHh)
Julia Gordon’s accomplished career in real estate has prepared her to lead the FHA at a time when housing in America is at somewhat of a crossroads.
May 12, 2022
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193