Realtors(R) Welcome Secretary Julian Castro's New Vision for HUD

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - Sep 16, 2014) - The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors^® President Steve Brown:

"By making access to affordable homeownership the cornerstone of his vision for the future of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Secretary Julian Castro is proving himself to be dedicated to the values supported by Realtors^® and hardworking families everywhere.

"NAR looks forward to working with Secretary Castro and HUD officials to fulfill his vision and refine FHA policies that ensure responsible borrowers are able to purchase homes at all stages of their lives."

The National Association of Realtors^®, "The Voice for Real Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing 1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

Information about NAR is available at www.realtor.org. This and other news releases are posted in the "News, Blogs and Videos" tab on the website.

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