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The Stat That Matters: June 2025
Each month, SWMLS Director Michelle Smith provides her insight on specific data from the Green Sheet.
In last month’s video, Michelle broke down the difference…
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…
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…
Important Change to Rental Listings starting July 17th
SWMLS would like to remind you of an important upcoming change to how rental listings are managed.
As of July 17, 2025, Rental Beast will…
Avoid Fines: Comply with Buyer Broker Agreement Rules
Notice of Upcoming Rule Change – Effective July 21, 2025
(June 20, 2025) This serves as your 30-day notice of an upcoming change…
Cryptoscam Targets Real Estate Professionals
CRYPTOSCAM AWARENESS
June 2025 | NAR Legal Affairs
RED FLAGS
Exercise caution if a client asks you to invest in cryptocurrency and…
Public Records, Private Lives: What You Must Disclose Under O-25-88
Behind the RENT Ordinance: Part 3
Public Records, Private Lives: What You Must Disclose Under O-25-88
While Ordinance O-25-88 claims to improve transparency,…
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…