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American Rescue Plan Summary

With the pandemic waning and the economy improving, it is time to restore the housing sector to its healthy, former function.

The campaigns highlight NAR's commitment against all forms of discrimination in housing and actions taken, including strengthening member accountability through its code of ethics.

RRF is commemorating its 20th anniversary by launching Hope Rising, a campaign designed to ensure the Foundation can respond to disasters as quickly and effectively as possible.

REALTOR® Magazine

Current Issue

July/August 2021: The Housing Shortage

Wednesday, Jul 28

5 REALTORS® Earn Volunteering Works Grants, Mentorship

Find out why NAR is investing in these charity-minded real estate pros to help grow their community efforts.

Wednesday, Jul 28

CFPB Debuts New Tool to Apply for Rental Assistance

The agency aims to connect housing providers and tenants to aid programs as the federal eviction moratorium expires Saturday.

Wednesday, Jul 28

Investors Push Commercial Sales to Pre-Pandemic Levels

New property types and different locations are emerging as winners this year, according to recent data.

Wednesday, Jul 28

In-Person Protocols Questioned as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Mask mandates are returning in some areas of the country—even for vaccinated people—which could frustrate those who previously enjoyed fewer restrictions.

Wednesday, Jul 28

Where Pools Command Highest, Lowest Premiums

Homes with this feature are worth an average of 47% more than one without, a new study shows.

Wednesday, Jul 28

Survey: 35% of Students Can’t Afford College Town Rents

Areas near major universities have become magnets for retirees and remote workers, further fueling rising living costs.

Blogs From NAR

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

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 Statement for Eviction Hearing

NAR highlighted the challenges faced by housing providers from the eviction moratorium and issues accessing the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

NAR Supports AHP Legislation

The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 would allow associations to offer group health insurance comparable to that of large employers. Learn more.

NAR Meets With FHFA Director Sandra Thompson

After meeting with the FHFA Director, NAR sent a letter outlining its priorities and opportunities for the FHFA to better support the housing market.

FHFA Remove New Fee on Mortgage Refinances

The FHFA announced that it would allow Fannie and Freddie to drop a 50 basis point fee on mortgage refinances that had been in place since last fall.

NAR Comments on HUD’s Interim Final AFFH Rule

NAR submitted a comment on HUD’s interim final rule, Restoring Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Definitions and Certifications.

Supreme Court Rules on CDC Eviction Moratorium

The U.S. Supreme Court determined that the nationwide eviction moratorium should remain in place until its expiration date on July 31.

NAR Congratulates New Acting Director of the FHFA

Sandra Thompson, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Deputy Director, was named Acting Director on June 23, 2021.

EB-5 Regional Center Program Expires

Due to lack of action in Congress, the EB-5 Regional Center Program expired on June 30, 2021.

Supreme Court Upholds Private Property Rights

The Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional a California regulation allowing union organizers to enter farmland for the purpose of uniting workers.

CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium Through July

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) extended its federal eviction moratorium, previously set to expire on June 30, through July 31, 2021.