NAR's Kevin Sears: We need to 'show everybody that we as Realtors are pro-consumer'
At the end of his historic 2-year term as president of the National Association of Realtors, Kevin Sears reflects on his legacy, the DOJ, 50-year mortgages and more
by Taylor Anderson Nov 11
2025 a banner year for mortgage deregulation and legislation
'We don’t just have a seat at the table,' Mortgage Bankers Association CEO Bob Broeksmit told members in Las Vegas. 'We’re near the head of the table — and we’re speaking loud and clear'
by Matt Carter Oct 20
Yes, it's a 'big, beautiful bill'  — for the real estate industry at least
Housing trade groups — including NAR, MBA and NAHB — like tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses, and urge lawmakers to put the bill on Trump's desk
by Matt Carter Jul 2
How the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' may impact real estate
The bill was passed in the House on Thursday. Industry players were pleased by its business-friendly tax provisions and other measures that may aid in homebuyer affordability
by Lillian Dickerson May 23
Easy-peasy tax filing: A simple 5-step roadmap
Tax season is officially underway. Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius share strategies to help you prepare and organize documents so that you can make the process as stress-free as possible
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius Feb 24
Buyers got cold feet? 6 objection handlers to warm 'em up
Opinion
There is no question that rising interest rates have pushed us into a market shift. Here's how to have those all-important discussions with your buyer clients about timing, markets and budget
by Carl Medford May 17
Could tax cuts overheat booming US economy down the road?
41% of housing experts polled by Zillow are less optimistic about long-term housing market in light of tax reform. Why? They might fear 'throwing fuel on an already-raging fire.'
by Marian McPherson Feb 21
NYT explores how homeownership tax breaks distort economy, favor the rich
GOP tax reform bill is upending subsidies that have become 'entitlements,' reports the Gray Lady
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 19
House Speaker Paul Ryan Holds Weekly News Conference At The Capitol
The final text of the bill marking the biggest change to the U.S. tax structure in decades has been released
Redfin's 8 predictions for the 2018 housing market
Rising home prices, low inventory and tax reform will throw buyers for a loop
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
These U.S. counties rely on real estate tax breaks the most
NAR economist estimates how tax reform would affect different locations across the country
by Marian McPherson Dec 12
Hurricane season responsible for 10% of delinquent mortgages
Black Knight reports that conditions should improve as homeowners receive their insurance payouts
by Gill South Dec 4
Darkened home at night
NAR analysis predicts declines of $56K in Cali, and more than $40k in CT, MA and HI
Is NAR giving the mortgage tax break too much attention?
Opinion
NAR should take steps to put considerable clout and resources behind initiatives that enable Americans to obtain homeownership
by Bernice Ross Nov 8
How the mortgage tax break widens the racial divide
The government pays more than twice as much to homeowners through MID than it spends on public housing
by Patrick Kearns Oct 18