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REALTORS® across the country show support for home ownership

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Members of the Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) joined 20,000 REALTORS®® and guests from across the country at the REALTORS®® Conference & Expo held in Anaheim, Calif., Nov. 11–14.

The year's meetings encouraged REALTORS® to "seize the day" for the real estate industry to defend and support the rights of homeowners and real estate investors across the nation. Attendees participated in forums and shared their insights into the challenges and opportunities of local markets across the country, examined how changing political and economic landscapes are likely to affect the real estate industry, and networked with colleagues from across the U.S. and around the world.

"Concerns about the general economy and state of the nation's housing market have led some to question the value of owning a home," said Judy Ellis, SILVAR's National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Director. "REALTORS® know how important home ownership is to individuals, families, communities and our nation's economy. As the leading advocate for private property rights, homeownership and housing issues, REALTORS® are committed to keeping housing first on the nation's public policy agenda."

"For example, right here in Silicon Valley, restoring the higher conforming loan limits is critical to the health of the high cost region's housing market. Proposals to eliminate or reduce the mortgage interest deduction threaten the future of home ownership as we know it," added Ellis, a REALTOR® with Alain Pinel Realtors in Palo Alto.

Throughout the week REALTORS® participated in forums, classes and workshops to gather the resources, information and skills necessary to help them positively influence their local communities and community leaders and help them effectively serve their buyer, seller and investor clients.

National Association of REALTORS® 2011 President Ron Phipps, praised his fellow members for their resiliency in the face of a challenging year. "REALTORS® are the future of real estate. This year's conference has further solidified our commitment to keep the American dream of home ownership alive and accessible for future generations," said Phipps.

During the conference, Moe Veissi was installed as the 2012 NAR president. Explaining his theme, "REALTORS® are at the heart of the deal," Veissi said that in today's climate, REALTORS® can be relied upon to fight for and defend consumers' rights and opportunities to buy, sell and own real estate.

SILVAR REALTORS® also had the chance to explore the latest industry innovations and stay up to date on how new products are transforming the real estate business, as approximately 400 exhibitors showcased the newest real estate products and services for the industry during the trade expo.

                                                                            


The Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) is a professional trade organization representing over 4,000 REALTORS® and Affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. SILVAR promotes the highest ethical standards of real estate practice, serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners, and represents the interests of property owners in Silicon Valley.

The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

Variations of this article have appeared in local area newspapers.

For further information, please contact Rose Meily at SILVAR Public Affairs, email , or phone (408) 200-0109.

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