NAR MIDYEAR: Opportunities Abound in Housing Market but Challenges Remain As Residential Mobility Declines

Washington, DC -- (May 17, 2013) – The shape of homeownership and housing markets has changed dramatically over time and will continue to change in the face of new housing opportunities and challenges. That’s according to panelists at the “Challenges and Opportunities in Housing and Homeownership” session Friday, May 17 during the Realtors® 2013 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here.

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BOOK REVIEW: 'Time on Fire,' 'It's Only Temporary': Two Drop Dead, Stayin' Alive Memoirs from Actor Evan Handler About His Battle with Leukemia and Life in General

Successor Recalls Longest Serving Huntington City Councilman

Many leaders have planted seeds which have blossomed and continue to grow in the City of Huntington. The sense of bonding together for an exceptional city comes through the community service of many. One man , Jim Ritter, served at least 25 years as a city councilman before passing away last May. Read more

OP-ED: Letting Murderers Go Free

Breaking News: In Florida, a murderer has made public his plans to kill three individuals in the next six weeks. If all goes according to his plan, Elmer Carroll will die on May 29th, William Van Poyk will die on June 12th, and Marshal Gore will die on June 24th. And what is more, this murderer has admitted that he has killed before; in fact, he killed three people in 2012 alone.  Clearly this man is a serial killer who has killed and plans to keep doing so. Read more

BOOK REVIEW: 'He's Gone': Complexities of Marriage, Divorce, Infidelities Examined in Debut Adult Novel

My adventures in chick lit continue with a novel by Deb Caletti, "He's Gone" (Bantam trade paperback, 352 pages, $15.00) that will inevitably be compared to Gillian Flynn's bestselling novel "Gone Girl." Read more

Kerns Finishes Final Round of Career

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Senior men’s golfer Nathan Kerns finished the final round of his career, closing out the NCAA Columbus Regional at the Scarlet Course tied for 22nd after shooting a 71 (E) in round three. Kerns finished the championship with a score of 221 (+8). Read more

Herd Suffers Season-Ending Loss to No. 20 Rice

HOUSTON -- In a must-win situation, Marshall’s baseball team came up short, 6-0, to No. 20 Rice and saw the Owls complete the Conference USA series sweep Saturday afternoon at Reckling Park.  Read more

Public Banking Institute Slates 2013 Conference June 2-4 in California

How do we improve the economic livelihoods of millions of people? Reclaim the “money power” with publicly-owned banks. A network of publicly-owned banks across the United States holds the promise of local abundance, sustainable productivity, and the democratization of our economy. Read more

No. 20 Rice Hands Baseball 13-0 Defeat

HOUSTON -- A relentless attack by the 20th-ranked Owls of Rice was the story in game two of the Conference USA series at Reckling Park on Friday as the Thundering Herd baseball team fell 13-0.  Read more

Herd Falls to a Walkoff in the Eighth

LEXINGTON, Ky. – In front of a crowd of 1,699 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky., the Marshall softball team (35-21) competed in extra innings against host-school  No. 12 Kentucky (39-18). In the bottom of the eighth inning, the Thundering Herd lost on a bases-loaded, walk-off hit that broke the tie and gave the Wildcats a 2-1 victory. Read more

Try a Cookbook for Guys

“Friends would show up at fishing and deer camp with cheese, bologna, beef jerky and beer," observed the Michigan radio personality and author. Believing that food helps make for a successful day hunting or fishing, Tim Murphy, would shake his head and ‘say we do better this. I wrote the first book and it just took off." Read more

Kerns in Middle of Pack after Day Two of Regional

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Marshall men’s golfer Nathan Kerns dropped back one spot after round two of the Columbus NCAA Regional at the Scarlet Course on Friday. The senior is now tied for 33rd after repeating round one’s score of 75 (+4). Kerns totals a 150 (+8) after the first two rounds. Read more

NAR: Rate Increases Ahead for Some National Flood Insurance Program Policyholders

Changes are coming to the critically important National Flood Insurance Program that could impact real estate transactions and property owners across the country. That’s the word from experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) , which manages the government’s flood insurance program, who spoke to Realtors® at this week's  Flood Insurance 101 session during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
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Brantley Signs with Men’s Basketball

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Head coach Tom Herrion announced Friday that Jaylen Brantley has signed a national letter of intent to join the Marshall men’s basketball team. Read more

NAHB Calls on Congress to Establish a Fair and Workable E-Verify System

 As Congress debates comprehensive immigration reform, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) on Thursday, May 16, 2013 called on lawmakers to establish a fair and workable employer verification system for all businesses.

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REALTORS: Forecast for Housing and the Economy Solidifying, Future Tax Treatment Important

Growth in home sales and prices is contributing to a broader improvement in the overall economy, aided in part by current homeownership tax treatment, according to presentations at a residential real estate forum during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.

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NAR: Realtor Confidence in Commercial Market Growing

 Realtors  who specialize in commercial real estate expressed optimism and confidence in the market during a forum at the Realtors  Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. Despite a slow turning economy, commercial practitioners believe the market is not only better off than it was a year ago, but also will continue to improve.
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