Katie joined NAR as a staff attorney in 2007 and within seven years, she was promoted to General Counsel and first Chief Member Experience Officer.
News Releases
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Foreign buyers purchased 84,600 properties, down 14.2% from the prior year and the fewest number of homes bought since 2009.
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The NAR Member Profile report's findings clearly show that the lack of housing inventory is impacting REALTORS®' ability to find buyers a home.
July 11, 2023
Media Contact:
Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178![Blue and tan apartment buildings with balconies Blue and tan apartment buildings with balconies](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/blue-and-tan-apartment-buildings-with-balconies-gettyimages-1322575582-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=drpr33b7)
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) have increased the threshold dollar amount for "Large Multifamily Loans" from $75 million to $120 million.
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Americans living in walkable communities report a higher quality of life.
June 27, 2023
Media Contact:
Tori Syrek ![Chicago NAR building sky level board room Chicago NAR building sky level board room](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/chicago-nar-building-sky-level-board-room-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=pFPTP7Fl)
NAR is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, both inside and outside of the real estate industry.
June 26, 2023
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Bob Goldberg](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/nar_leadershipteam_b.goldberg_1200x628.jpg?itok=2rNwnkoS)
Goldberg will culminate his more than four decades in U.S. real estate and 30-year career at NAR, where he's served as CEO since August 2017.
June 21, 2023
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Logo: REACH Latin America Logo: REACH Latin America](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/reach-latin-america-logo-06-14-2023-1200w-628h.png?itok=whYTU1o1)
With a selection of eight companies, Second Century Ventures, NAR's strategic investment arm, extends its REACH program into Latin America.
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NAR joined three other associations to file a joint amicus brief late last week in support of two cases asking the Supreme Court to hear a challenge to New York’s Rent Stabilization Law.