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NAR President Charlie Oppler at the Board of Directors Meeting

Special Report from the November 15, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting

Employees at organizations that qualified as a "Great Place to Work" significantly outperform workers at other firms in terms of productivity, customer service, and agility.

NAR encourages all companies building innovative real estate technology that will bring significant change to the industry to apply for the REACH 2022 program.

The FHFA's resetting of the national and high-cost conforming loan limits will continue to ensure liquidity for the home purchase market.

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Fall 2021: The Drive to Serve

Tuesday, Dec 7

The Happiest Places to Live in 2021

Find out what makes for a happy state and where you’re most likely to find it.

Tuesday, Dec 7

Down Payments Reach a New High

As home prices rise, home buyers are bringing more money to closing and also borrowing more for a mortgage too.

Tuesday, Dec 7

White House Seeks Increased Oversight on All-Cash Deals

The federal government aims to crack down on the use of shell companies to purchase U.S. real estate.

Tuesday, Dec 7

Chicago Agent Squeezes 20-Foot Spinning Christmas Tree Through Roof

A REALTOR® is putting a smile on the faces of his community and across the internet with his holiday decorations.

Tuesday, Dec 7

Are At-Risk Homeowners Better Off Selling?

Homeowners still struggling to make their mortgage since pandemic forbearance plans have lifted may find selling their home a better option.

Monday, Dec 6

Vrbo Targets Pet Lovers With Vacation Doghouses

The short-term rental company says it has seen a 40% annual increase in demand for pet-friendly properties on its platform.

Blogs From NAR

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

Meet Our Bloggers

About Economists' Outlook

Emerging Technology

Economists' Outlook

Culture Scan

Styled, Staged & Sold

Spaces to Places

Washington Report

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

NAR Submits Comments on FHFA's Reproposed Capital Rule

NAR commented on FHFA's proposed changes to the 2020 enterprise regulatory capital framework (ERCF), or capital rule.

Implementation of Vaccine Rule for Employers Suspended

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ordered that OSHA take no steps to implement or enforce the vaccine rule "until further court order."

Department of Labor Vaccine Rule Issued for Employers

A DOL vaccine rule has been issued to establish COVID-19 vaccination, vaccination verification and workplace testing requirements for employers.

NAR Leaders Join HUD Event on Appraisal Matters

In a follow-up conversation, NAR staff stressed the value in continued engagement with REALTORS® and industry professionals, especially appraisers.

FinCEN Renews Its Geographic Targeting Order

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an updated Geographic Targeting Order effective beginning on May 5, 2021 until Oct. 31, 2021.

NAR Submits Recommendations to the FHFA for GSE Equity

NAR submitted its response to the FHFA’s request for input on the Enterprises Equitable Housing Finance plans. Check out NAR's suggestions.

New CFPB Director Sworn In

On October 12, 2021, Rohit Chopra was sworn in as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

What Happens During a Government Shutdown?

By midnight on September 30, 2021, the President and Congress must agree on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government.

House Passes Remote Online Notarization Legislation

The bill authorizes military appropriations for 2022 and incorporates an amendment to implement the SECURE Notarization Act.

Coalition Letter on Rental Assistance Improvements

The House held a markup hearing in which it marked up several bills including H.R. 5196, "Expediting Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act of 2021."

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NAR Newsroom

Special Report from the November 15, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting

NAR Named One of America's Best Places to Work for Second Straight Year

Second Century Ventures Opens Applications for 2022 REACH U.S. Programs

NAR President Applauds FHFA Raising the Conforming Loan Limits

REALTOR® Magazine

Current Issue

Daily News From REALTOR® Magazine

The Happiest Places to Live in 2021

Down Payments Reach a New High

White House Seeks Increased Oversight on All-Cash Deals

Chicago Agent Squeezes 20-Foot Spinning Christmas Tree Through Roof

Are At-Risk Homeowners Better Off Selling?

Vrbo Targets Pet Lovers With Vacation Doghouses

Blogs From NAR

Meet Our Bloggers

About Economists' Outlook

Emerging Technology

Economists' Outlook

Culture Scan

Styled, Staged & Sold

Spaces to Places

Washington Report

NAR Submits Comments on FHFA's Reproposed Capital Rule

Implementation of Vaccine Rule for Employers Suspended

Department of Labor Vaccine Rule Issued for Employers

NAR Leaders Join HUD Event on Appraisal Matters

FinCEN Renews Its Geographic Targeting Order

NAR Submits Recommendations to the FHFA for GSE Equity

New CFPB Director Sworn In

What Happens During a Government Shutdown?

House Passes Remote Online Notarization Legislation

Coalition Letter on Rental Assistance Improvements

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