News Releases
National Association of Realtors® commends HUD and Secretary Carson for taking action to protect those who rely on the assistance of companion animals while preventing undeserving individuals from exploiting the system.
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The National Association of Realtors®' session, "Emerging Business & Technology Forum: Tech Tools for Today & Tomorrow," dove into instruments such as virtual walkthroughs, artificial intelligence and augmented reality.
November 10, 2019
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A host of data security issues and new regulations pose a myriad of challenges and opportunities to the U.S. and its political system in the coming years.
November 10, 2019
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Person offering keys, money, and a house on a silver platter Person offering keys, money, and a house on a silver platter](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/person-offering-keys-money-house-on-a-platter-GettyImages-471180529-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=_XTq7l3e)
REALTORS®, housing professionals and other 2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo attendees received a succinct but informative education on iBuying at the National Association of Realtors®’ Saturday morning session.
November 10, 2019
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Several real estate industry executives discussed real estate branding, profitability, and disruptors during a panel session at the 2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Francisco, California.
November 10, 2019
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Realtors® have a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on emerging technologies set to revolutionize the real estate industry over coming months.
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Consumer confidence, the employment market and housing innovation were discussed at a commercial forum at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
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At the REALTORS® Conference & Expo, members of NAR’s research team discussed historically low mortgage rates, recent home buyers’ behaviors and expectations for 2020’s housing market.
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Frank Abagnale, the subject of the movie "Catch Me If You Can" produces resources designed to combat and identify white-collar crime tools that are available to the public at no cost.
November 8, 2019
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With housing costs rising and no signs of a deceleration, first-time buyers are turning to family for help when embarking on homeownership.
November 7, 2019
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178