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NAR installs Vince Malta as president, brings in new leadership

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) installed Realtor Vince Malta as the organization’s 2020 president on Monday, Nov. 11. Continue reading →

NAR: ‘What a wonderful house that you have all built’

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National Association of Realtors leaders struck a celebratory tone at NAR 360, the trade group’s kick-off event for its annual Realtors Conference & Expo Thursday. Continue reading →

Love it or list it? Survey finds most owners want to stay put after a remodel

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The 2019 Remodeling Impact Report, which included responses from more than 5,000 consumers, Realtors, and remodeling experts, revealed that 74 percent of homeowners “have a greater desire” to stay in their homes after a remodeling project. Continue reading →

NAR calls for improvements to the qualified mortgage rule

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The National Association of Realtors is calling on the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to improve the qualified mortgage definition and government-sponsored entity patch, as well as support an extension before figuring out the long term solution. Continue reading →

National Association of Realtors asks judge to toss antitrust suits

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A pair of lawsuits could upend how compensation works, but NAR believes the cases “are wrong on the facts, wrong on the economics and wrong on the law.” Continue reading →

International buyers are spending a lot less in the U.S.

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A slowing global economy and a shortage of available U.S. homes contributed to a slowdown in purchases from foreign buyers, according to a new NAR report. Continue reading →

Lesbian and gay homebuyers are typically 45 and earn $91K: NAR

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But bisexual homebuyers tend to earn less and buy homes at a younger age, according to new National Association of Realtors study. Continue reading →

NAR files motion to dismiss ‘bombshell’ buyer-side lawsuit

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In a statement, NAR said it wants the suit thrown out because it “misrepresents” the organization’s rules that govern multiple listing services. Continue reading →