From the halls of the Capitol to the courthouse steps, REALTORS® are fighting and winning political battles. If an issue is important to real estate, you'll find out about it here.

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"Help for Homeowners Community Event" sponsored by Department of Treasury & Housing and Urban Development

Saturday, June 2, 2012 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Georgia International Convention Center

In June, Treasury will be travelling to Atlanta—with our partners NeighborWorks America and HOPE NOW -- with another "Help for Homeowners Community Event." These events bring the opportunity for the area’s struggling homeowners to meet with housing counselors and work with their servicers to craft solutions that meet their particular needs.

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Fannie & Freddie to Speed Up Short Sales Decisions

The National Association of REALTORS® applauds the Federal Housing Finance Agency for issuing new guidance requiring servicers of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans to speed responses to short sale requests. Find out how quickly your clients can expect a decision.

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Get the Facts About the Bartow Foreclosure Registration Ordinance

At the request of several BABR members, Board staff spoke with Bartow County officials to clarify the impact of the new Foreclosure Registration Ordinance on real estate licensees. What are your responsibilities under this law?

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Video: Why We Vote

What does it mean to be a member of the REALTOR® Party, and why is it important for you to vote for RPAC-supported candidates on Election Day?  Get the answers in this 90-second video.

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Housing's Powerhouse Lobbyists

CNBC reports that the National Association of REALTORS® is one of the most powerful lobbyists groups in America!

This June, REALTORS® scored two very important political victories when Congress extended the closing deadline for the federal Homebuyer Tax Credit and reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program. President Obama signed both bills into law this morning. Had our allies in Congress failed to act, NAR estimates over 6,200 real estate transactions in Georgia could have been jeopardized.

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