Christopher Shain Tanner Selected for NAR’s 2027 Leadership Academy

GAAR Past President is one of just 20 REALTORS® nationwide selected for NAR's prestigious leadership program

GAAR is proud to congratulate Christopher Shain Tanner on…

Legislation Clarifying IC Status for Real Estate Pros Advances in Congress

The move would align labor law with longstanding federal tax law that treats real estate professionals as independent contractors.

In a major step toward aligning…

The Tech Real Estate Agents Rely on Most in 2026

The 2026 REALTORS® Technology Report reveals which tools agents are using to save time and get ahead in the business.

From ChatGPT to e-signatures, technology…

Rate-Hike Shock? Here’s How Buyers Can Budget for It

A new study reveals how house hunters can plan for mortgage rate swings without derailing their housing budget.

Mortgage rate volatility may have home shoppers…

VantageScore 4.0 Now Available to All Single-Family Lenders

NAR says introducing competition into the credit scoring process has the potential to lower costs, improve efficiency and open the door to more qualified home…

Advocacy Scoop Podcast: How States Can Turn NAR Advocacy Investment Into Impact

More than half of NAR’s advocacy dues are invested back into state and local associations through grants, political programs and other resources that help REALTORS®…

NAR Submits Comments Supporting FHA’s Reinstatement Advance Payment Demonstration

NAR is supporting a proposed FHA policy that would make past-due mortgage balances more transparent and eliminate separate partial claim liens that can create unexpected…

NAR Safety Webinar on Sept. 9

Each September, NAR holds a Safety Webinar to discuss trends involving risk and scams. This year's event will be on Wednesday, September 9th at Noon.

Consumer Guides for Homebuyers & Sellers

This blog is regularly updated with new resource links provided at the bottom.

Utilizing resources from consumer guides is essential following the national real estate…