Coronavirus: Unemployment Assistance CARES Act FAQs

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) signed into law on March 27, 2020, provides relief to families, small businesses, and individuals…

SBA Rolls Out Paycheck Protection Loans

The CARES Act created a new SBA loan program to help businesses struggling to pay their employees and meet their debt obligations due to COVID-19:…

5 New NMAR Forms in response to COVID-19

The following forms are being made available to you in PDF form for immediate use (download and print). They will be live in the forms…

Coronavirus: SBA CARES Act FAQs

NAR’s Federal Advocacy team has been working closely with Congress and the Administration to ensure the interests of REALTORS® and their clients are protected in…

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.

For…

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…

How to Set Up Video Showings with ShowingTime

Real estate professionals are resilient and creative, and can find ways to be safe under our current circumstances while still doing their jobs. We’ve also…

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…