Fannie, Freddie Tighten Some Mortgage Standards

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced Tuesday that they are offering several “loan processing flexibilities” but will in the meantime tighten other lending standards.

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Homeland Security Declares Real Estate ‘Essential,’ But …

Federal guidance from the Department of Homeland Security has included real estate in a list of essential services that are deemed critical to public health…

REALTORS® Rise Up for Fair Housing

REALTORS® are community leaders – That’s Who We Are®. You shape and help build neighborhoods that thrive. By promoting diversity and inclusion you unlock access…

FHA, VA Join Others in Easing Appraisal Standards

Government agencies are relaxing some requirements to help keep real estate transactions and refinancings moving forward. Last week, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced…

NMREC Changes: License Renewal and Fingerprinting

Due to the public health emergency declared by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in Executive Order 2020-004, and to the cancellation of continuing education (CE) opportunities,…

Americans Are Still Optimistic About Buying

Cities may be putting more social distancing measures in place to control the spread of COVID-19, but physical distance is not lessening consumers’ views on…

Forgivable Small Business Loans to Bring Relief

The U.S. Small Business Administration is gearing up for what’s being called an “unprecedented" level of funding soon to be available under the new 

4 Ways Coronavirus Could Impact Housing Long-Term

The COVID-19 outbreak will undoubtedly have a long-lasting influence on Americans and the housing market moving forward. Housing analysts are already weighing in on what…

A Strategy for Virtual Showings During COVID-19

Mabél Guzmán, NAR's 2020 VP of Association Affairs, shares her extensive experience with virtual showings. Learn three key tips to help your business pivot to…