News Releases
The partnership with Brevitas will offer Realtors® who work with commercial real estate opportunities to reach a wider audience in the commercial real estate marketplace.
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With advancements in technology and the rise of big data, alternatives to the traditional appraisal field are beginning to become more prevalent in the U.S.
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The bill is meant to ensure that increases in guarantee fees of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will not be used to offset provisions that increase the deficit.
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Newly-appointed Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria spoke to hundreds of Realtors® and industry leaders regarding his vision for the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
May 14, 2019
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![City hall building City hall building](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/city-hall-GettyImages-175536927-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=el-VBDWY)
Former Governors Terry McAuliffe and Haley Barbour examined how policies implemented by state and local governments can impact regional real estate markets.
May 14, 2019
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![South Florida neighborhood South Florida neighborhood](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/south-florida-neighborhood-GettyImages-902803740-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=IRc2YNhL)
In the first quarter of 2019, inventory increased and metro market prices rose, but at a slower pace than the previous quarter.
May 14, 2019
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178![U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC with cherry blossoms in foreground U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC with cherry blossoms in foreground](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/us-capitol-dome-and-cherry-blossoms-GettyImages-97994435-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=R4MdfyIK)
REALTORS® are committed to working with Congress and the administration to advance policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to buy, invest, own and sell commercial and residential real estate.
May 14, 2019
Media Contact:
Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![Commercial buildings with blue sky and a green tree Commercial buildings with blue sky and a green tree](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/green-tree-blue-sky-commercial-buildings-Fotolia_80346718_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=NAvEZPMM)
NAR has partnered with Commercial Real Estate Exchange, Inc., the industry leading public marketing platform for commercial real estate listings.
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Realtors® know there are countless opportunities for collaboration between NAR and the Trump administration to support of the housing industry, private property rights and policies that ensure the American Dream is accessible to everyone in this country.
May 12, 2019
Media Contact:
Mantill Williams 202-383-1128