Among those polled, approximately 75% of non-homeowners reported that homeownership is part of their American Dream; 43% said cost was why they didn't yet own a home.
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Homeowners looking to add personality and individuality to their home are more likely to undertake a do it yourself remodel than hire a professional.
January 3, 2019
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Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![Volunteers framing a house Volunteers framing a house](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/volunteers-framing-a-house-GettyImages-512195271-1300w-867h_0.jpg?itok=vQ01Z138)
The Volunteering Works Grant and Mentoring program connects mentors with Realtors® who are building new community service projects.
January 1, 2019
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Cole Henry 202-383-1290![U.S. Capitol at dusk U.S. Capitol at dusk](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/us-capitol-at-dusk-GettyImages-621851478-1300w%20628h.jpg?itok=RwCmkxTc)
In a critical win for home sales while the partial shutdown of the federal government is ongoing, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will issue and renew flood insurance policies, reversing an unexpected and controversial ruling the agency released earlier this week.
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FEMA issued a new opinion disallowing new or renewal flood insurance policies during the partial shutdown of the federal government. Insurers can still pay claims on existing policies.
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NAR President-Elect Vince Malta spoke on NAR's priorities for a legislative restructuring of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
December 21, 2018
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Conference room with an orange wall Conference room with an orange wall](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/conference-room-orange-wall-GettyImages-595776771-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=E6Z8oPYH)
SCV’s REach® Accelerator group will leverage Elmspring’s exceptional network of real estate and housing industry professionals, investors, mentors, and strategic partners to accelerate innovators in the commercial real estate field and will open applications in early 2019 for a commercial- focused accelerator class.
December 18, 2018
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Cole Henry 202-383-1290![Houses on a hill Houses on a hill](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/houses-on-a-hill-GettyImages-147988781-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=09cRVnjv)
While consumer sentiment about home buying weakened in the fourth quarter, more people than not still think it's a good time to buy a home.
December 18, 2018
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![Data transfer concept image Data transfer concept image](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/data-transfer-concept-GettyImages-908866958-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=8FcqBP5J)
NAR has worked to proactively educate state and local Realtor® associations, members and consumers on hurdles that could arise as the technology begins to penetrate the market.