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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 11, 2006

Contact: Amy Ritsko-Warren, Director of Communications
301.590.8764
awarren@gcaar.com

The Greater Washington Commercial Association of REALTORS^® (GWCAR) and the Washington DC Association of REALTORS^® (WDCAR) made a joint contribution of $5000 to benefit the children's unit at the National Rehabilitation Hospital. The donation was made the evening of December 5 at the National Association of REALTORS^® building in downtown Washington, DC during a joint annual meeting for the two associations. Robert Hartmann of the NRH, was on hand to accept the donation.

Both GWCAR and WDCAR continue to give back to the local community through charitable efforts. In 2006, GWCAR's community donations benefited various charities, including Jubilee Housing, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the DC Special Olympics. WDCAR has recently worked with Habitat for Humanity, sponsoring the building of a house in a part of New Orleans still recovering from damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.

The National Rehabilitation Hospital is a private, not-for-profit facility located in Northwest Washington, DC. The hospital is designed specifically for rehabilitation of individuals with disabling injuries. It was recently honored as one of America's best rehabilitation hospitals in 2006 by US News and World Report.

GWCAR is a regional trade association dedicated to serving commercial real estate interests throughout the District of Columbia, Suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. GWCAR strives to make the greater Washington area more conducive to business. Comprised of more than 650 commercial brokers and affiliated professionals, GWCAR is a member-driven, customer-focused service organization, which exists to enhance our members' ability to serve the public, ethically, professionally and successfully. GWCAR is affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS^®, a national trade association representing more than a million members involved in all aspects of real estate.