21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 396-13 no longer includes regulations on build-to-rent
by Marian McPherson May 20
NAR says it's making quick progress on 3-year Strategic Plan
'Rebuilding trust requires more than words — it requires visible progress': NAR CEO Nykia Wright
by AJ LaTrace Apr 22
New Senate bill would force large investors to sell after 7 years
Not everyone thinks the bill will lead to more affordable housing options
Despite its record length, Trump's State of the Union falls short on housing details
During a 1-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or low inventory
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25
NAR spent big on exec salaries, marketing and lobbying in 2024
The association's IRS Form 990 shows where its priorities lie when it comes to spending, painting a picture of the state of things before 'fiscal discipline' by its new CEO fully kicked in, NAR said
More problems for homebuyer as government shutdown hit 30 days
Fannie and Freddie will want government employees to show they have reserves, and some homeowners are now outside 30-day grace period for National Flood Insurance Program renewals
by Matt Carter Oct 31
US government shutdown impacts to real estate
The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown's 3rd week
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 17
Shutdown slowing FHA, VA approvals; USDA loans are on hold
The FHA's Office of Single Family Housing and some of its mortgage insurance programs are 'operational but with limited services,' HUD said in bulletin to lenders
by Matt Carter Oct 8
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
NAR President Kevin Sears: Hate speech change unrelated to Trump
CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a 'rumor' that she had 'dismantled DEI' and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to 'pick our bets' due to an expected membership drop to 1.2M
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
NAR announces 61 positions eliminated in overhaul
The cuts are all part of what NAR called a 'months-long strategy' to 'streamline' and 'reposition' around its new leadership team, as well as 'reallocate' the association's budget dollars
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28
Veterans Affairs will suspend rule blocking vets from paying agents
Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corridon said Tuesday the agency would lift rules preventing vets from using low-cost VA loans to pay agents until it engages in a formal rule-making process
by Taylor Anderson May 22
NAR President fields questions at midyear: 'Everything's on the table'
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday, National Association of Realtors President Kevin Sears spontaneously fielded questions about the trade group's proposed antitrust settlement
NAR won't use lobbying chops for 'legislative fix' to commission suits
At a forum for reps of 50 large brokerage firms, The Realty Alliance CEO Craig Cheatham asked why the nearly 1.6M-member trade group can't use its political influence for an 'existential threat'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 16