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NAMB Responds to Sen. Clinton’s Remarks about Mortgage Industry

RISMEDIA, August 9, 2007--The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) responded yesterday to Sen. Hillary Clinton's criticism of the mortgage brokerage industry. Sen. Clinton made the remarks during a speech she delivered on abusive mortgage lending practices yesterday in Derry, N.H. ...


FAR Pledges $1 Million to Support Ballot Referendum

RISMEDIA, July 19, 2007—When it comes to property tax reform, the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR), the largest trade group in the state with 150,000 members, means business. ...


Pelosi: Housing Bill a Critical Step in Addressing Nation’s Affordable Housing Crisis

RISMEDIA, July 16, 2007—Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on H.R. 1851, the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007, sponsored by Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California. ...


HUD Charges Conn. Landlord with Violating the Fair Housing Act

RISMEDIA, July 9, 2007—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that it has charged Mahmoud Hussein, a landlord in Windsor Locks, Conn., with violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing to renew the lease of a woman whose disabled child needs a service animal. ...


U.S Conference of Mayors Pass Resolution Supporting Down Payment Assistance Programs

RISMEDIA, June 27, 2007--The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has passed a resolution in support of privately-funded down payment assistance programs, a method of home buying which has helped hundreds of thousands of low-to moderate income families live the American dream; in addition, the USCM calls on Congress to fight ...


High Court Rules for NAHB in Clean Water Permit Case

RISMEDIA, June 27, 2007--The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of regulatory balance -- and environmental stewardship -- in a five to four decision regarding home builders' consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act. ...


Regional Spotlight: Reappraisal of Home Can Ease Taxes in East Bay, California

RISMEDIA, May 4, 2007-(MCT)-East Bay homeowners who bought in the height of the housing market during


NAR Urges Congress to Allow Non-Employer Groups to Offer Health Insurance

RISMEDIA, April 27, 2007-The National Association of Realtors(R) in written testimony to the House Energy


Realtors Support Frank-Gillmor Bill Tightening Loophole in Banking Law

RISMEDIA, April 27, 2007-The National Association of Realtors(R) announced its support for H.R. 698, the


FHA Must Be Reformed to Be Viable Mortgage Alternative: NAR to Congress

RISMEDIA, April 20, 2007-The Federal Housing Administration must change to reflect consumer needs and


House Hears of Mortgage Fixes; Foreclosures Inevitable for Many

RISMEDIA, April 20, 2007-(MCT)-Housing finance agencies told legislators yesterday they are trying to arrange


Realtors Urge Senate to Develop Comprehensive National Natural Disaster Plan

RISMEDIA, April 13, 2007-The National Association of Realtors(R), at two congressional hearings this week, called


Census Bureau to Update Information on Nation’s Housing

RISMEDIA, April 13, 2007-Beginning April 23, Census Bureau field representatives will interview 76,000 housing


New Federal Income Tax Deduction to Benefit Hispanics, Families

RISMEDIA, April 12, 2007-Just in time for this spring's home buying season, a new federal tax deduction allows


NAR Urges HUD to Revamp FHA Program to Help People Stay in Their Homes

RISMEDIA, April 11, 2007-In light of the many families being affected by negative subprime mortgages, the



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