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Date	Title & Source
27-FEB-09	Did You Know: Realtors®' Confidence Index (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that the Realtors® Confidence Index rose for the first time in eight months to 23.2?
27-FEB-09	Quick Take: Government Spending (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Government spending has stepped into the void left by the private sector and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
26-FEB-09	Licensees Disciplined in Downpayment Scheme (National Association of Realtors - Law and Policy)
	Mississippi court affirms sanctions against licensees for role in arranging financing.
26-FEB-09	NAR Opposes Mortgage Interest Deduction Change (National Associaiton of Realtors - Government Affairs)
	According to NAR, this small section of President Obama's proposed budget could impede the recovery of the real estate markets.
26-FEB-09	Quick Take: Unemployment and Economic Conditions (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Unemployment continues to grow, as economic conditions worsen.
26-FEB-09	Did You Know: Hours Spent at Home (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that the average person spends 7.3 hours at home on any given day?
26-FEB-09	Americans Agree: Smart Growth Approach to Transportation Helps Build Communities (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	An overwhelming majority of Americans believe restoring existing roads and bridges and expanding transportation options should take precedence over building new roads, according to a survey sponsored by NAR and Transportation for America.
25-FEB-09	New Research: Existing-Home Sales January 2009 (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	January Existing-Home Sales Fall, Inventory Down
25-FEB-09	Economists' Commentary: Existing-Home Sales January 2009 (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	January sales were low, no doubt due to worsening economic conditions.
25-FEB-09	Did You Know: Owner Occupancy (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that 67.2 percent of occupied housing units are "owner-occupied" in the United States?
25-FEB-09	REALTORS® Endorse Obama’s Recovery Plan (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	NAR expressed support of President Obama’s broadened focus on economic recovery that stresses housing stability and health care, as well lending and foreclosure prevention.
25-FEB-09	REALTORS® Endorse Recovery Plan (National Associaiton of Realtors - Government Affairs)
	NAR expressed support for President Obama’s economic recovery plan that stresses housing stability, as well lending and foreclosure prevention. Listen to NAR President's Statement
24-FEB-09	Did You Know: Time Spent at Home (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that the average person spends half of any given day at home?
24-FEB-09	Quick Take: Consumer Confidence and the SP?Case Shiller Index (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Spotlight on consumer confidence and the SP/Case-Shiller index.
24-FEB-09	REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards Call for Entries (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	NAR is accepting applications for the 10th annual REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Awards, recognizing Realtors® for volunteer service.
23-FEB-09	Did You Know: Housing Costs (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that according to the 2007 American Community Survey, owners are spending more than 30 percent of their income on monthly housing costs?
23-FEB-09	Economists' Commentary: Economic Stimulus and the Foreclosure Prevention Plan (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	On February 17, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Find out what this will mean for REALTORS®.
20-FEB-09	Realtors® Support Aid to Troubled Homeowners (National Associaiton of Realtors - Government Affairs)
	NAR commends the Obama administration’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan to help homeowners at risk of losing their homes. About the plan.
20-FEB-09	Quick Take: Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index and more. . . (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Today's Quick Take looks a the Consumer Price Index, the Producer Price Index and Mortgage Rates.
20-FEB-09	Did You Know: Newest Homes (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that according to the 2007 American Community Survey, 3.3 percent of the houses in the U.S. were build in 2005 or later?
19-FEB-09	New Research: Commercial Real Estate Forecast: February (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Commercial Real Estate Activity Continuing To Decline
19-FEB-09	Did You Know: Rising Global Trade (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that international trade activity has been rising much faster than overall economic activity since 1980?
19-FEB-09	Quick Take: Mortgage Modification Plan, Unemployment Claims, and more. . . (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Today's Quick Take discusses the details in the mortgage modification plan, unemployment claims, and the CLI.
18-FEB-09	Quick Take: Mortgage Relief and Applications, and Housing Starts (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Today's Quick Take discusses mortgage relief, mortgage applications, and housing starts.
18-FEB-09	NAR Supports Aid to Troubled Homeowners (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	The National Association of Realtors® commends the Obama administration’s plan to help millions of homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes.
17-FEB-09	President Signs Stimulus Bill (National Associaiton of Realtors - Government Affairs)
	President Obama has signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 into law.
17-FEB-09	Did You Know: Working From Home (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that nearly one-third of multiple job holders worked from home on an average workday in 2007?
14-FEB-09	Stimulus Bill Passes House, Senate; President Expected to Sign Soon (National Associaiton of Realtors - Government Affairs)
	The bill is a $780 billion package, with roughly 35% of the package devoted to tax cuts (mostly for 2009) and the rest to spending intended to occur in 2009 and 2010.
14-FEB-09	Realtors® Advocate Quick Implementation of Stimulus Package (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	NAR looks forward to swift implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, now that it has been sent to President Obama for his signature.
13-FEB-09	Did You Know: First Time Home Buyers (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that first time buyers make up 41 percent of purchasers?
12-FEB-09	New Research: Metro Area Home Prices (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	4th Quarter Metro Area Home Prices Down as Buyers Purchase Distressed Property
12-FEB-09	Economists' Commentary: Home Sellers Seeking Professional Representation Rising (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Anna Barlett takes a 'behind the scenes' look at FSBO transactions - and why they can appear misleading.
12-FEB-09	Quick Take: Unemployment Insurance, Retail spending and more. . . (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Today's Quick Take looks at unemployment insurance claims, retail spending, Fannie Mae easing investor loan rules, and the home buyer tax credit.
12-FEB-09	Housing Stimulus and Stabilization Will Help Recovery (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	NAR President McMillan: "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is important for the economy and contains important housing provisions."
12-FEB-09	NAR: TALF Will Encourage Commercial Investment (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	The US Treasury’s announcement regarding commercial mortgage-backed securities and TALF will encourage investment in the commercial real estate market.
11-FEB-09	REALTORS® Take Real Estate to Radio (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	America will have a new source of comprehensive real estate information when the NAR, 630 WMAL and XM Satellite Radio launch a national radio show this weekend.
11-FEB-09	Quick Take: Mortgage Applications, International Trade, and more. . . (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Today's Quick Take looks at mortgage applications, international trade, and the recently passed stimulus package.
11-FEB-09	Did You Know: Environmentally Friendly Features (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that with rising energy costs, home buyers are increasingly aware of energy efficiency and other environmentally friendly features of homes?
10-FEB-09	Senate Stimulus Bill, Treasury Plan Good Start (National Associaiton of Realtors - Government Affairs)
	NAR hails the Senate for passing its stimulus bill, which now heads to conference committee to reconcile differences between the Senate and House versions. Compare House and Senate Bills>
10-FEB-09	Did You Know: US Dollar Getting "Stronger" (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that recently amid the global financial crisis the dollar has rebounded against many foreign currencies?
10-FEB-09	Did You Know: Consumer Confidence (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Did you know that Consumer Confidence hit a record low in January? Find out how this compares to previous records.
09-FEB-09	Quick Take: Stimulus Package, TARP (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Today's Quick Take discusses the stimulus package and TARP plans still being debated in the Senate, and the ten-year Treasury yield.
09-FEB-09	Tell Congress to Act on Stimulus (National Associaiton of Realtors - Government Affairs)
	Encourage Congress to make affordable mortgages available and stem foreclosures by supporting new provisions to the Stimulus plan.
06-FEB-09	More Liquidity Needed in Commercial Real Estate (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	A severe lack of credit threatens commercial real estate and poses significant risks for the whole economy, according to a National Association of Realtors® work group.
06-FEB-09	More Liquidity Needed in Commercial Real Estate (National Associaiton of Realtors - Government Affairs)
	A severe lack of credit threatens commercial real estate and poses significant risks to the whole economy, according to an NAR work group
05-FEB-09	Quick Take: Unemployment Insurance Claims, Manufacturers' Orders, and more. . . (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	George Ratiu examines unemployment insurance claims, manufacturers' orders, shipments and inventories, and a proposed Senate tax credit.
04-FEB-09	NAR Mourns the Loss of Habitat for Humanity Founder Millard Fuller (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	The National Association of Realtors® mourns the loss of Habitat for Humanity International founder Millard Fuller, who died Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the age of 74. We extend our sincerest sympathies to his family and friends.
04-FEB-09	DOJ Subpoena Reimbursement Fund (National Association of Realtors - Law and Policy)
	NAR Legal Action Committee will consider the fees incurred by REALTOR® firms, MLSs, and REALTOR® associations at NAR's Midyear meetings.
04-FEB-09	REALTORS® Urge Congress to Help ‘HOPE For Homeowners’ (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	NAR announced its support for legislation designed to ease loan modifications and improve refinancing options for troubled homeowners by revamping the HOPE for Homeowners program.
04-FEB-09	Did You Know: Housing Wealth Trend (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Lawrence Yun, NAR's Chief Economist, looks at trends in housing net equity.
03-FEB-09	New Research: Pending Home Sales December 2009 (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Pending home sales show healthy gain and the Housing Affordability Index rose by 10.9% in December.
03-FEB-09	Realtors® Welcome Renewed Efforts Toward Housing Stabilization (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Congress and the Department of the Treasury must enact legislative and regulatory priorities to stabilize the housing market and to stop the financial market’s rapid deterioration.
03-FEB-09	Did You Know: Value of Web Site Features (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Meredith Dunn, Research Communications Representative, examines what web site features buyers are using to find homes.
03-FEB-09	Senators Emphasize Housing Stabilization (National Associaiton of Realtors - Government Affairs)
	Five senators ask colleagues to focus on housing in the stimulus package. Unlock America's Economy> Hear NAR President's podcast>
03-FEB-09	Pending Home Sales in December and Forecast (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	By Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist
02-FEB-09	Did You Know: Age and Size of Home (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Meredith Dunn, Research Communications Representative, compares the square footage of sold homes to newly purchased homes for several age groups of home buyers.
02-FEB-09	Keep Big Banks Out of Real Estate (National Associaiton of Realtors - Government Affairs)
	Congress introduces legislation to prevent big banks from entering real estate.
02-FEB-09	REALTORS® Recognize Importance of Keeping Big Banks Out of Real Estate (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	NAR calls for legislation that would permanently ban banks from entering into real estate transactions, citing concerns for the nation’s economy.
02-FEB-09	Quick Take: ISM Manufacturing Index, Economic Stimulus (National Association of Realtors - Press Room)
	Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist, looks at the ISM Manufacturing Index and current legislative events surrounding the economic stimulus package.