Realtors® play an important leadership role in building our communities, sharing their time and talents to help others in need. Ten such individuals were recognized today by the National Association of Realtors® as finalists for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2010 Good Neighbor Awards.
For 11 years the Good Neighbor Awards program has recognized Realtors® who volunteer to serve […]

The National Association of Realtors® today commended the Federal Housing Finance Agency for taking steps to restrict government-sponsored enterprises - Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks - from investing in mortgages with private transfer fee covenants.
A private transfer fee, often attached to a property by a developer, is a fee […]

Homeowners are more active in their communities, benefit from improved education opportunities, and report higher levels of self-esteem and happiness when compared to renters, according to leading research. A new report from the National Association of Realtors®, Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing, explores the impact of stable housing and the positive social outcomes […]

The trend in firming home prices solidified in the second quarter with more metropolitan areas showing increases from a year ago, aided by a surge in home sales driven by the home buyer tax credit, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Realtors®.
In the second quarter, 100 out of 155 metropolitan statistical […]

It essential that you and your Realtor include a closing date as part of any offer to purchase a home. By doing this, you and the seller can make plans for moving, and the seller can make plans for buying their next home. Although most transactions actually do close on the correct date, make sure […]