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A substantial majority of both home owners and current renters agree that owning a home is a smart decision over the long term. That’s according to the results of a National Association of REALTORS® survey of 3,793 adults conducted online by Harris Interactive.

The American Attitudes About Homeownership survey found that in today’s challenging economy, 95 percent of owners and 72 percent of renters believe that over a period of several years, it makes more sense to own a home. In addition, an overwhelming majority of home owners are happy with their decision to own a home – 93 percent of owners surveyed would buy again.

“Home owners and renters agree that home ownership benefits individuals and families, strengthens our communities, and is integral to our nation’s economy,” said National Association of REALTORS® President Ron Phipps, broker-president of Phipps Realty in Warwick, R.I. “The results of this survey illustrate just how important issues related to home ownership are to people in this country.”

Read more and download summary of survey results here.

The 2011 NVBR Community Service Committee seeks member input on the organizations to which it will donate funds this year. Members are invited to discuss potential beneficiaries at the next Community Service Committee meeting, to be held January 27, 2011, at 1:30 pm at NVBR.

Anyone interested in joining the Community Service Committee is also welcome to attend. You can help us help local organizations in need. Get involved!

Tuesday, January 11
, 2011
11:30 am – 1 pm
DoubleTree Hotel – South Burlington

REALTORS® are facing tough legislative challenges in the upcoming year.  Potential cuts or reductions in the mortgage interest deduction, fees on professional services such as real estate commissions, potential for property transfer tax increases and more threaten the dreams of home ownership and the vitality of the economy.

NVBR’s January Membership Meeting is your perfect opportunity to hear more about these pressing issues and learn more about REALTOR® core values:  economic development, tax and fiscal policy, and regulation and permitting.  You’ll hear from key individuals about how the change in Governorship and the Legislature may impact Vermont real estate.

Register here.

Members attending the NVBR Annual Meeting this week were updated on the negotiations surrounding the proposed sale of the VREIN MLS to the Northern New England Real Estate Network (NNEREN).

Read the FAQs.