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Rental Assistance Part of New Relief Measure

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Despite dropping slightly in the last month of 2020, the latest pending home sales registered as the highest ever recorded in the month of December.

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Award winners are chosen based on their personal impact on the community through volunteer work, and must be NAR members in good standing.

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Existing-home sales rose in December, with home sales in 2020 reaching their highest level since 2006.

REALTOR® Magazine

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January/February 2021: Standing Strong

Tuesday, Mar 2

Analysis: Apartment Complexes Don’t Decrease Nearby Home Values

NIMBY fears about property desirability prove unwarranted in a Utah case study.

Tuesday, Mar 2

WFH Buyers May Want to Look Here for Deals

Some cities that have taken big losses in tourism and college sports are seeing home prices fall, which could appeal to remote workers.

Tuesday, Mar 2

Compass Files for IPO as Revenue Surges

The fast-rising real estate brokerage announced a 56% growth in revenue over the last year.

Tuesday, Mar 2

A Bargain to Buy

Low mortgage rates and great prices make these markets especially attractive for renters considering a purchase.

Monday, Mar 1

How the American Rescue Plan Boosts Real Estate

The bill, which includes much-needed state and local aid, now goes to the Senate. NAR weighs in on the path to passage for the legislation.

Monday, Mar 1

Some N.Y. Offices Reopen With Onsite COVID-19 Tests

Will such a move entice workers to return to the workplace, even before a vaccine is widely available?

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

Culture Scan

Spaces to Places

Styled, Staged & Sold

Economists' Outlook

Washington Report

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

NAR Comment to FHFA on Appraisals

NAR focused on concerns related to risk in the valuation space, the role of technology, and discrimination in appraisals and other valuation products.

Potential Changes to the FHFA's Housing Goals

Read NAR's comments to the FHFA on potential changes to the construct of the GSEs' housing goals.

Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Mainstreet Impact

The hearing examined the impact of COVID-19 and health and safety restrictions caused by it on small businesses.

Treasury Provides Rent Relief Guidelines

The updated FAQs for states and municipalities reflect the Administration’s guidelines for structuring Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Programs.

SBA Administrator Nomination Moves Ahead

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship voted on the nomination of Isabel Guzman to be Administrator of the SBA.

NAR President Meets with FHFA Director

NAR thanked the FHFA Director for hearing REALTORS' concerns regarding changes to FHFA condo rules, forebearance issues, and the FHFA's capital rule.

USPAP Extended for One Year

The 2020-2021 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) will now be effective until December 31, 2022.

Biden Administration Announces PPP Updates

The biggest change to the program begins on Wednesday, February 24. Find out more.

NAR Responds to FRB's Community Reinvestment Act Query

NAR responded to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors' (FRB) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize the Community Reinvestment Act.

NAR Speaks to White House on Eviction Moratorium

NAR participated in a housing provider coalition call with the White House to discuss the CDC eviction moratorium and rental assistance challenges.