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American Rescue Plan Summary

Houses on a suburban neighborhood street

NAR strives each day to ensure its 1.4 million members are leading this nation in the fight for fair housing.

The conversation will focus on the history and intersection of civil rights, real estate business, and public policy that has led to the current state of housing infrastructure in the U.S.

Real estate agent handing clients a key in an empty house

NAR will use new research to shape policy positions in effort to boost minority homeownership.

REALTOR® Magazine

Current Issue

March/April 2021: Equity Is the Future

Thursday, Apr 15

An Appeal for Unity

Calling REALTORS® “the best of all that America is,” NAR President Charlie Oppler asks members to help level the playing field for all Americans with dreams of homeownership.

Thursday, Apr 15

Could Vacant Commercial Buildings Be Converted to Affordable Housing?

Some urban planners and lawmakers point to commercial buildings left empty in the pandemic as viable sites for new, moderately priced housing inventory.

Thursday, Apr 15

Foreign Investors Compete for U.S. Suburban Homes

Overseas buyers account for nearly a third of institutional investments in single-family rental homes, contributing to the heated housing markets nationwide.

Thursday, Apr 15

The 15 Hottest Housing Markets in March

Realtor.com®'s latest rankings show where listings are selling the fastest and attracting the most views online.

Thursday, Apr 15

Best Time to List: Midweek

Homes listed on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday tend to sell for more money than homes listed on the weekend, Redfin reports.

Wednesday, Apr 14

Popular Community Wellness Features

More Americans want to spend time outdoors, so highlight parks and recreational features in your area.

Blogs From NAR

Read posts and commentary from NAR experts on technology, staging, placemaking, and real estate trends.

Technology's Role in Real Estate's New Normal

November 19, 2020

5G Set to Reshape Real Estate in the Years Ahead

November 18, 2020

Tech Leaders Discuss the Impact of A.I. on Real Estate

November 18, 2020

Technology & Doing Business During the Pandemic

November 17, 2020

Emerging Technology

Styled, Staged & Sold

Spaces to Places

Culture Scan

Economists' Outlook

Washington Report

Covering legislative and regulatory policy activities from NAR's Advocacy Group policy staff.

Biden Administration FY 2022 Summary Budget

On April 9, 2022, the Biden Administration released its summary request for fiscal year (FY) 2022 discretionary funding.

NAR Opposes DOL Independent Contractor Action

NAR opposes the Department of Labor’s proposed withdraw of the final rule on independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

NAR Comments on Extension of QM Implementation

NAR is concerned that the final rule has still not addressed several weaknesses that could result in higher and inconsistent costs for consumers.

FHA Statement on Financial Health

The FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund remained strong given the financial challenges faced by homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages in 2020.

CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium to June 30

On Monday, March 29, the CDC announced it is extending the federal eviction moratorium for an additional 3 months, through June 30, 2021.

PPP Extension Act Passed

This bipartisan bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) deadline to apply for an additional two months, through May 31.

House Introduces SAFE Banking Act

The bipartisan bill creates a safe harbor for federally-insured financial institutions to provide services to cannabis-related businesses.

NAR Submits Statement for COVID-19 Hearing

NAR provided a statement for a congressional hearing focused primarily on protecting consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

House Passes PPP Extension Act

The legislation extends the deadline to apply for a PPP loan through May 31, 2021.

FHFA's Proposed Rule for the GSEs' Resolution Planning

NAR commented on a proposed rule making for how the FHFA and GSEs should plan for the resolution of either Enterprise in the case of their insolvency.