East Metro Association of REALTORS® Mission Statement
To provide products, services and education that will enhance members' ability to conduct their real estate business ethically, completely and professionally.

Our Association is dedicated to serving our REALTOR® and Affiliate members with the highest quality information, education and services. We strive to serve our members and community by offering outstanding customer service while partnering with various volunteer Committees and Task Forces to stay in touch with our local market as well as organize charitable events to enhance the quality of our community.

EMAR Office:
1217 NE Burnside Suite 603
Gresham Oregon, 97030

Tel: 503-667-1211
Fax: 503-492-2323

Jon Hull / Executive Officer
ae@emaroregon.com
Sally Sieh / Office Manager
om@emaroregon.com
Karen Smith / Member Services Manager
info@emaroregon.com

• NAR, FHA Work Together to Help More Buyers Become Homeowners
  The National Association of Realtors® was joined by Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today as NAR launched its new Federal Housing Administration Toolkit. Realtors® can use the toolkit to help buyers obtain safe and affordable FHA-backed mortgages.
  
  
• Existing-Home Sales Slide on Tight Mortgage Availability
  Existing-home sales were down in August following a healthy gain in July as tight mortgage credit curtailed activity, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Sales rose in the Midwest and South but fell in the Northeast and West.
  
  
• NAR Statement on Actions to Stabilize the Secondary Mortgage Market
  The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Richard F. Gaylord: