Homeowners looking to add personality and individuality to their home are more likely to undertake a do it yourself remodel than hire a professional.
News Releases

The Volunteering Works Grant and Mentoring program connects mentors with Realtors® who are building new community service projects.
January 1, 2019
Media Contact:
Cole Henry 202-383-1290
In a critical win for home sales while the partial shutdown of the federal government is ongoing, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will issue and renew flood insurance policies, reversing an unexpected and controversial ruling the agency released earlier this week.

FEMA issued a new opinion disallowing new or renewal flood insurance policies during the partial shutdown of the federal government. Insurers can still pay claims on existing policies.

NAR President-Elect Vince Malta spoke on NAR's priorities for a legislative restructuring of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
December 21, 2018
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193
SCV’s REach® Accelerator group will leverage Elmspring’s exceptional network of real estate and housing industry professionals, investors, mentors, and strategic partners to accelerate innovators in the commercial real estate field and will open applications in early 2019 for a commercial- focused accelerator class.
December 18, 2018
Media Contact:
Cole Henry 202-383-1290
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.
December 18, 2018
Media Contact:
Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178
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.