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Layne Morrill was the 1998 President of the National Association of REALTORS®.
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Award winners are chosen based on their personal impact on the community through volunteer work, and must be NAR members in good standing.
January 26, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![U.S. Capitol with small flags at Presidential inauguration](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/us-capitol-with-small-flags-inauguration-1300w-867h-GettyImages-1292252192.jpg?itok=aLTO1t4a)
As Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was sworn in today as the 46th President of the United States of America, leadership from the nation’s largest trade association applauded his focus on unifying Americans and restoring economic strength during his inauguration address.
January 20, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Older woman mentoring two younger people in an office Older woman mentoring two younger people in an office](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/older-woman-mentoring-two-younger-people-in-an-office-GettyImages-1280371009-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=He8ERzGb)
The Volunteering Works program provides grants and matches mentors with REALTORS® who want to expand their community service outreach.
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"We remember his words today and every day. But, primarily, Dr. King was a man of action, and he remains an inspiration to us all now more than five decades after his death," said 2021 NAR President Charlie Oppler.
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Because of persistent spikes in COVID-19 case numbers, NAR has concluded that it is not yet safe to conduct an event of this magnitude from one central location.
January 15, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, DC U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, DC](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/us-treasury-department-washington-dc-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=XI7-6QPh)
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been dramatically transformed in the wake of the Great Recession, and NAR is glad to see them continuing to strengthen as they fulfill their mission both in times of crises and times of prosperity.
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NAR focus is on keeping GSEs’ operations safe, effective, and efficient in a way that improves access to mortgages and maintains market stability.
January 14, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![2021 Swanepoel Power 200 List: Eight NAR Leaders 2021 Swanepoel Power 200 List: Eight NAR Leaders](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2021-swanepoel-power-200-eight-nar-leaders-1200w-628h.jpg?itok=CmEEcicH)
Eight National Association of REALTORS® leaders are featured in this year’s Swanepoel Power 200 list, which is considered the definitive ranking of the leaders and executives in the residential real estate brokerage industry.
January 12, 2021
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![Business handshake over papers on a clipboard Business handshake over papers on a clipboard](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/business-handshake-GettyImages-897853248-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=3dN806nX)
Through this partnership, Second Century Ventures will collaborate with FORE’s industry partners and academics to address key questions around the future of real estate around the world.
January 12, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193