May 2009

Realtors® Help Buyers, Sellers Navigate Short Sale Transactions

A short sale can be a good alternative for homeowners who can no longer make their mortgage payments and hope to avoid foreclosure; however, navigating these long and often confusing transactions can be challenging for even the seasoned real estate professional.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RealtororgHomePageHeadlines/~4/G16MotZsx5Y” height=”1″ width=”1″/

HUD: Homebuyer Tax Credit Loans Still on Track

News reports that the federal government is backing away from its plan to permit eligible borrowers to monetize the first-time homebuyer tax credit are off the mark.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RealtororgHomePageHeadlines/~4/6jmagQPEZgE” height=”1″ width=”1″/

View the “NAR Dues – Value Proposition” PowerPoint presented by Dale Stinton

Click here to view the “NAR Dues – Value Proposition” PowerPoint presented by Dale Stinton, NAR Chief Executive Officer, at the Board of Directors meeting on May 16, 2009, in Washington, D.C.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RealtororgHomePageHeadlines/~4/75j6sNDD24E” height=”1″ width=”1″/

Enter by May 22 for Chance to Win $10K

The Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS® who’ve made an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities through volunteer work. Five winners each year receive $10,000 grants for their cause. Apply now — deadline: May 22.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RealtororgHomePageHeadlines/~4/G8aAuMR-Na0″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

NAR Grants Support Local Affordable Housing Initiatives

NAR has awarded $49,050 to 16 local and state REALTOR® associations through the Housing Opportunity Fund grants program. The grants help local and state Realtor® associations promote and expand affordable housing opportunities in their communities.img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RealtororgHomePageHeadlines/~4/8ZC5VQNXMkE” height=”1″ width=”1″/

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