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FAR Pledges $1 Million to Support Ballot Referendum

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
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. ...
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Pelosi: Housing Bill a Critical Step in Addressing Nation’s Affordable Housing Crisis

Friday, July 13th, 2007
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. ...
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HUD Charges Conn. Landlord with Violating the Fair Housing Act

Friday, July 6th, 2007
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. ...
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U.S Conference of Mayors Pass Resolution Supporting Down Payment Assistance Programs

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007
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 ...
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High Court Rules for NAHB in Clean Water Permit Case

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007
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. ...
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Regional Spotlight: Reappraisal of Home Can Ease Taxes in East Bay, California

Thursday, May 3rd, 2007
RISMEDIA, May 4, 2007-(MCT)-East Bay homeowners who bought in the height of the housing market during
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NAR Urges Congress to Allow Non-Employer Groups to Offer Health Insurance

Thursday, April 26th, 2007
RISMEDIA, April 27, 2007-The National Association of Realtors(R) in written testimony to the House Energy
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Realtors Support Frank-Gillmor Bill Tightening Loophole in Banking Law

Thursday, April 26th, 2007
RISMEDIA, April 27, 2007-The National Association of Realtors(R) announced its support for H.R. 698, the
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FHA Must Be Reformed to Be Viable Mortgage Alternative: NAR to Congress

Friday, April 20th, 2007
RISMEDIA, April 20, 2007-The Federal Housing Administration must change to reflect consumer needs and
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House Hears of Mortgage Fixes; Foreclosures Inevitable for Many

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