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Eighty-two percent of Realtors® donate money to charitable causes every year, compared to the national average of 56.6 percent of Americans who do so.
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The national conforming loan limit for 2019 will rise 6.9 percent from $453,100 to $484,350. The high-cost limit will rise from $679,650 to $726,525.
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Commercial real estate markets are on the rise, with Realtors® specializing in commercial real estate reporting both an increase in members’ gross income and sales volume.
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The Adwerx advertising platform provides a simple way for Realtors® to build awareness surrounding their real estate business, win more referrals, and promote their seller’s listings to a group of targeted homebuyers.
November 14, 2018
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Cole Henry 202-383-1290![](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/migration_files/images/mainstage/2017-cfpb-2017-02-01.jpg?itok=6jz9LUAF)
Kraniger's confirmation as the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection is supported by NAR and nearly two dozen associations from across the real estate industry.
November 13, 2018
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![A polling location station is ready for the election day.](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/GettyImages-1001755108.jpg?itok=RLsAvV51)
2018 data showed a 64.4 percent increase over the number of absentee/early votes cast by Realtors® for the same period in 2014. The top five states for absentee/early Realtor® voting were Texas, where 52.7 percent of Realtors® have voted; Montana (47.1); Colorado (46.3); New Mexico (45.4); and Georgia (43.5).
November 6, 2018
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![2019 NAR Leadership Team panel 2019 NAR Leadership Team panel](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2019-nar-leadership-team-panel-1300w-620h.jpg?itok=1iZ7aK68)
NAR has installed its 2019 president, president-elect, first vice-president, treasurer, vice-presidents, and regional vice presidents.
November 5, 2018
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Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![Peyton Norville, recipient of the NAR 2018 Distinguished Service Award Peyton Norville, recipient of the NAR 2018 Distinguished Service Award](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/peyton-norville-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=dHUD9HDu)
NAR's Distinguished Service Award recipient Peyton Norville’s remarkable achievements and services prove that REALTORS® build and strengthen communities.
November 5, 2018
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Cole Henry 202-383-1290![JoAnne Poole, recipient of the NAR 2018 Distinguished Service Award JoAnne Poole, recipient of the NAR 2018 Distinguished Service Award](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/joanne-poole-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=WTV91pKR)
Distinguished Service Award recipient JoAnne Poole has not only served the industry so well, but also has made a significant impact in her local community.
November 5, 2018
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Businesses and reputations are experiencing security risks many are not prepared for. NAR is providing tools and resources for Realtors® to ensure the data of their clients is protected.
November 5, 2018
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Cole Henry 202-383-1290