As the first female Chief Advocacy Officer for the association, she has built a bipartisan operation that’s consistently delivered wins for NAR’s 1.5 million members on policies aimed at expanding access to housing and protecting the rights of property buyers and sellers in the U.S. and around the world.
News Releases
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The plan mirrors many policies also advocated by NAR to help lower housing costs and increase housing supply.
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The first half of the year did not meet expectations regarding home sales but exceeded expectations related to home prices.
June 27, 2024
Media Contact:
Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178![View of a house from the backyard View of a house from the backyard](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/house-from-backyard-GettyImages-185065982-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=-H-0zHgy)
Existing-Home Sales Edged Lower by 0.7% in May as Median Sales Price Reached Record High of $419,300
The median existing-home sales price jumped 5.8% from May 2023 to $419,300 – the highest price ever recorded and the eleventh consecutive month of year-over-year price gains.
June 21, 2024
Media Contact:
Troy Green 202-383-1042![2024 C5 + CCIM Global Summit](/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/downloadable/2024-c5-ccim-1200x628-2024-03-19.png?itok=yJ1C4bCT)
The 2024 C5 + CCIM Global Summit provides business, learning and networking opportunities for commercial real estate professionals while also leaning into what's new and next in this dynamic industry.
June 20, 2024
Media Contact:
Troy Green 202-383-1042![Signatures on legal paperwork Signatures on legal paperwork](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/signatures-on-legal-paperwork-GettyImages-171153519-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=hofPW1Ew)
Brokerages with a residential transaction volume of more than $2 billion in 2022 and MLSs must opt in to NAR's Settlement Agreement that would resolve claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions by June 18, 2024.
June 17, 2024
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Suzanne Bouhia 202-383-1050![Woman wearing a suit and standing in front of a Mercedes Benz Woman wearing a suit and standing in front of a Mercedes Benz](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/nar-sixt-partnership-image-woman-standing-in-front-of-a-mercedes-benz-06-12-2024-1200w-628h.png?itok=yIH6-nyj)
SIXT is a global leader in premium mobility services, provides high-quality rental car services in more than 100 countries, including the United States.
June 13, 2024
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![REALTOR® Volunteers Providing Disaster Relief in Arkansas REALTOR® Volunteers Providing Disaster Relief in Arkansas](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/realtor-volunteers-disaster-relief-in-arkansas-06-12-2024-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=a2RH9jbg)
The funds from the REALTORS® Relief Foundation will be made available to the public to assist with disaster victims' housing payments as relief and recovery efforts continue in Arkansas.
June 12, 2024
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![Woman in military fatigues and child walking toward house](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/military-woman-and-child-walking-toward-house-GettyImages-664667087-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=-5GJZVSD)
The VA's revised home loan guaranty will give veterans and active-duty service members the same advantages as other buyers in a competitive real estate market.
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Mr. Ventrone was recognized for the work he has done in making significant strides in addressing the nation's critical shortage of affordable housing.
June 6, 2024
Media Contact:
Tori Syrek