Category: NAR
REALTORS® Relief Foundation Announces $500,000 Relief Grant for Victims of Texas Floods
WASHINGTON (July 17, 2025) – The REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) provided $500,000 in disaster relief aid to Texas REALTORS®. The funds will support eight local Texas REALTORS® Associations…
Tackling Home Financing and Down Payment Misconceptions
Dr. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at NAR, addressed common misconceptions about home financing and down payments in her June…
NAR Podcast: Bonus Episode! The Tax Bill Becomes Law
On July 4th, the President signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law—and it’s a game changer for the real estate economy! In this special,…
NAR Applauds FHFA Move to Expand Credit Scoring Models for Mortgage Underwriting
National Association of Realtors® Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn released the following statement in response to the July 8th announcement by…
Negotiate Like Your Transactions Depend On It – Because They Do!
NAR's Center for REALTOR® Development is offering this live interactive webinar on Monday, July 28th, with Lynn Madison.
Learn Steps to Negotiate Like a Pro…
How NM REALTORS® Are Advocating for Capital Gains Reform
Many New Mexico homeowners—especially long-term owners and seniors—are feeling the pressure of a federal tax policy that hasn’t kept up with today’s housing market. But…
Senate Passes Final Tax Bill with Major Wins for Real Estate
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed sweeping tax reform legislation—packed with major real estate provisions championed by the National Association of REALTORS®—advancing the measure toward…
NAR Forecast Summit Mid-Year Update
On July 16, 2025, from 12:00–1:00 pm MT, NAR will hold a virtual economic and real estate summit that will provide a mid-year update on the…
Consumer Guide: Buying a Historic Property
NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and…