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Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, has opened applications for the 2021 REACH Canada scale-up program.
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NAR commends the Biden Administration for its commitment to closing the racial wealth gap, specifically by focusing on the intergenerational wealth building opportunities offered by property and home ownership.
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NAR has long championed LGBTQ rights in the housing market, and is proud to continue leading today's industry in the fight against discrimination.
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Gay (Scholastica) Cororaton was commended for her expertise in and significant contributions to America's commercial real estate sector in GlobeSt.com's 2021 rankings.
May 20, 2021
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Multiple representatives from the National Association of Realtors®' Marketing, Communications & Events team have been recognized by two nationwide organizations for their accomplishments over the past year.
May 19, 2021
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NAR’s annual Member Profile report analyzes members’ business activity and demographics from the prior year.
May 19, 2021
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo Congressional Spotlight speakers Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo Congressional Spotlight speakers Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2021-realtoers-legislative-meetings-congressional-spotlight-speakers-joe-manchin-shelley-moore-capito-05-13-2021-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=jIbjgji3)
West Virginia Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin sat down with NAR's Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn to share their unique insight into bipartisanship and the importance of personal relationships to having success in the nation's capital.
May 13, 2021
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After recording the quickest recovery in the nation's history in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. economy is expected to kick into higher gear in 2021.
May 13, 2021
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Real estate industry stakeholders gathered virtually today to discuss new research on how shut downs, job losses, and seismic societal shifts will impact the long-term stability of the U.S. housing market.
May 12, 2021
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Political commentator Van Jones and NPR political correspondent Mara Liasson discussed political division and a legislative outlook for the 117th Congress at an event held today by the National Association of REALTORS®.
May 12, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193