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Ronald L. Phipps

Ronald L. Phipps is 2011 president of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

Articles by this author:

  • The Struggle of Our Time

    Attacks on home ownership aren’t going away; that’s why we’re stepping up our game now.

    By: Ronald L. Phipps
  • Responding to Life's March

    "Be prepared" is an apt motto, not just for Boy Scouts, but sometimes you have to be willing to just ride out the storm.

    By: Ronald L. Phipps
  • Eyes Wide Open—in Gratitude

    Sometimes we are simply nearsighted. We cannot see beyond the present staring us in the face. Not only is it hard to face the future, but it’s tempting to banish thoughts of painful episodes from the past. That can be a big mistake. Events of the past, both painful and glorious, have so much to teach us.

    By: Ronald L. Phipps
  • Seize This Moment!

    Despite the relentless challenges we’ve been facing, we all need a pause, a moment to enjoy the precious gift of life.

    By: Ronald L. Phipps
  • Why Is There an NAR?

    The vigorous debate within the family of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® over our Political Survival Initiative has forced us to look in the mirror and reflect on some fundamental questions: What is the value of NAR? Why does it exist? And what’s expected of its ­leaders--and you, its members--for the sake of our industry?

    By: Ronald L. Phipps
  • The Goal: 6 Million Sales in 2011

    Over the past couple of months, we have worked to remind policy makers and Americans that jobs and housing are interwoven. You can’t have one without the other.

    By: Ronald L. Phipps
  • Anticipating a Spring Thaw

    It's said that when the going gets tough, the tough get going.

    By: Ronald L. Phipps
  • Home Ownership Matters!

    The most important message of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® for 2011.

    By: Ronald L. Phipps
  • Looking Out for You

    2011 NAR President Ronald Phipps addresses the challenges and opportunities unfolding for the industry this year.

    By: Ronald L. Phipps