While consumer sentiment about home buying weakened in the fourth quarter, more people than not still think it's a good time to buy a home.
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NAR has worked to proactively educate state and local Realtor® associations, members and consumers on hurdles that could arise as the technology begins to penetrate the market.
For the second consecutive year, REach®, the growth technology accelerator operated by the National Association of Realtors®’ strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures (SCV), was named among the top 30 accelerators in the U.S. by the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project, or SARP
With the House voting this evening to pass the 2018 Farm Bill, the definition of the Rural Housing Service will be extended through the 2030 Census. President Trump is expected to sign the legislation into law in the coming days. Without Congressional action, the RHS definition would have expired in 2020.
In a statement recognizing his nomination, NAR President John Smaby urged Calabria to focus on and pursue comprehensive, bipartisan housing finance reform should he received confirmation from the Senate.
Consumers use the internet as a critical tool during their home buying process, but also use the knowledge and expertise of real estate agents.
Changes better align NAR with current environment in DC, enhance member experience and position NAR as leading voice in real estate technology innovation.
The Senate approved Kathleen Kraninger as Director of the Bureau of Consumer and Financial Protection, replacing Acting Director Mick Mulvaney.
Eighty-two percent of Realtors® donate money to charitable causes every year, compared to the national average of 56.6 percent of Americans who do so.
The national conforming loan limit for 2019 will rise 6.9 percent from $453,100 to $484,350. The high-cost limit will rise from $679,650 to $726,525.