The confirmation of Alanna McCargo as president of Ginnie Mae is encouraging, as her knowledge of housing issues and her extensive experience will be of great value to Ginnie Mae and future homeowners from across the country.
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NAR identified 10 housing markets as "hidden gems" that are expected to experience stronger price appreciation relative to other markets in 2022.
December 15, 2021
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![Sandra Thompson](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/sandra-thompson-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=K-3ur0k-)
Sandra Thompson's talents and experience will benefit the enterprises, homeowners and homebuyers, and the mortgage financing ecosystem at a time in which the housing market and mortgage finance system face historic challenges.
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NAR's three-year, ongoing relationship with the Food Recovery Network illustrates the philanthropic spirit its members display daily in their communities.
December 9, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![HUD building in Washington, DC HUD building in Washington, DC](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/HUD-building-washington-dc-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=DaLdw-SP)
NAR is committed to eliminating the racial homeownership gap, and supports HUD's efforts to help Americans of every background build wealth through homeownership.
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NAR President Leslie Rouda Smith testified today before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity during its hearing, "Removing Barriers to Veteran Home Ownership".
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Employees at organizations that qualified as a "Great Place to Work" significantly outperform workers at other firms in terms of productivity, customer service, and agility.
December 8, 2021
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Man working on real estate app on tablet and laptop Descriptive](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/man-working-on-real-estate-app-on-tablet-and-laptop-GettyImages-1183406514-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=QHertSAE)
NAR encourages all companies building innovative real estate technology that will bring significant change to the industry to apply for the REACH 2022 program.
December 7, 2021
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The FHFA's resetting of the national and high-cost conforming loan limits will continue to ensure liquidity for the home purchase market.