Pathways to Homeownership

REALTORS® – Champions for Housing Opportunity

REALTORS® are uniquely positioned to improve housing opportunities in their communities. Serving as the primary point of contact for prospective buyers and renters, they can actively engage with those in need of affordable and quality housing options.

Suggested Resources

Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing

REALTORS® are committed to abiding by fair housing laws and the Code of Ethics. But sometimes, our brains take shortcuts that can lead us astray.

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Down Payment Resource
May 20, 2024

Down Payment Resource connects homebuyers with the down payment help they need and provides tools for housing professionals to help them.

Consumer Financial Literacy
reportNovember 28, 2023

This report provides an opportunity to help narrow the racial gap in homeownership and bring more first-time home buyers into the housing market.

Homeownership Education and Counseling

Time spent in a homebuyer education class or with a HUD certified housing counselor can help a buyer understand the homebuying process.

Webinar: Creative Strategies to Unlocking Homeownership

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State & Local Associations Resources

State and local REALTOR® Associations play a vital role by providing education, leveraging resources, and advocating for housing availability, ensuring a sufficient supply of rental and homeownership opportunities in their communities.

Please note: First-Time Buyer Course Coming Soon!

Suggested Resources

Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing

REALTORS® are committed to abiding by fair housing laws and the Code of Ethics. But sometimes, our brains take shortcuts that can lead us astray.

Learn more

Housing Opportunity Grants
March 24, 2020

Leverage a Housing Opportunity grant to position your association as a leader by hosting an online event.

Fair Housing Grants
March 24, 2020

Leverage a Fair Housing grant to position your association as a leader by hosting an online event.

Fair Housing Action Plan: ACT!

ACT! is NAR’s cornerstone fair housing initiative supporting Accountability, Culture Change, and Training to advance fair housing in our industry.

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Fairhaven 2.0: Essential Fair Housing Education

Step into Fairhaven 2.0—NAR’s dynamic online simulation where real estate professionals tackle fair housing challenges head-on.

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NAR Fair Housing Grant Toolkit
April 6, 2022

State and local REALTOR® associations can apply for an NAR Fair Housing Grant. Learn more by reading the Fair Housing Grant Toolkit.

Housing Opportunity Grants Toolkit
June 19, 2020

Housing Opportunity Toolkit - a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and Associations.

June Is National Homeownership Month

June is National Homeownership Month, when we promote the benefits of homeownership and recommit to creating opportunities for future homeowners.

On Common Ground Spring 2024: Engaging the Community

Community planners have compiled an impressive playbook with strategies for nearly every situation where the community voice should be heard.

Employer-Assisted Housing Resources & Links
July 19, 2023

Information on how EAH programs work and offers resources to promote the concept among employers.

Associations Advocating Solutions

Learn how REALTOR® associations are putting NAR grants and resources to work to improve access to housing and advocate for home ownership opportunities in their communities.

Oklahoma City REALTORS® Turned to Land Use Initiative for Help Advancing Urban Core ADU Ordinance

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Oklahoma City REALTORS® Turned to Land Use Initiative for Help Advancing Urban Core ADU Ordinance

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Advocacy

Owning real estate is a foundational bridge to financial security that should be open to all. Find out how we help the millions of Americans who aspire to join the nation's 85 million property owners. Check out legislation supported by NAR in the U.S. Congress to update America’s tax law and to increase access to homeownership, and how REALTORS® are committed to upholding fair housing laws and removing barriers to homeownership.

NAR Legislative Priorities

Find out how REALTORS® help the millions of Americans who aspire to join the nation’s 85 million property owners.

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Advocacy Impact

From federal agencies to Congress to the Supreme Court, NAR advocacy is the driving force behind the fight to expand housing access.

Federal Advocacy

NAR advocates for federal policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to own, buy and sell real property.

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State & Local Advocacy

NAR provides a wide variety of resources to foster and harness the grassroots strength of the REALTOR® Party.

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NAR Partnerships

Black Homeownership Collaborative Sign-Up
March 8, 2023

Sign up to be part of the 3by30 Real Estate Professionals Directory (login required).

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Mortgage Bankers Association Convergence Initiative
March 1, 2024

NAR has as partnership with the Mortgage Bankers Association CONVERGENCE Place-based Initiatives program. Learn more about the program.

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National League of Cities Housing Supply Accelerator
March 1, 2024

NAR has sponsored the National League of Cities Housing Supply Accelerator. Learn more about this national campaign.

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American Property Owners Alliance
March 1, 2024

The American Property Owners Alliance provides resources for owners on the varied and diverse set of issues and policies that affect their interests.

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NAR Research

Leverage NAR research to highlight the current state of the market and challenges related to accessibility and affordability.

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Highlights: Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
reportNovember 4, 2024

For most home buyers, the purchase of real estate is one of the largest financial transactions they will make.

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Median Home Prices and Mortgage Payments by County
reportJanuary 8, 2025

Median home values were calculated for 3,110 counties and county-equivalents. Explore the average home price in the USA.

Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America
reportMarch 17, 2025

This report takes a look at who purchases homes, why they purchase, what they purchase, and the financial background for buyers based on race.

Housing Affordability Index

The Housing Affordability Index measures whether or not a typical family earns enough income to qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home.

REALTORS® Affordability Distribution Curve and Score

This score measures housing affordability at different income percentiles for all active inventory on the market.

Pathways to Homeownership

Empowering REALTORS® as leaders in improving their communities by expanding affordable housing opportunities.

REALTORS® – Champions for Housing Opportunity

Down Payment ResourceMay 20, 2024

Consumer Financial LiteracyreportNovember 28, 2023

Webinar: Creative Strategies to Unlocking Homeownership

State & Local Associations Resources

Housing Opportunity GrantsMarch 24, 2020

Fair Housing GrantsMarch 24, 2020

NAR Fair Housing Grant ToolkitApril 6, 2022

Housing Opportunity Grants ToolkitJune 19, 2020

Employer-Assisted Housing Resources & LinksJuly 19, 2023

Associations Advocating Solutions

Advocacy

NAR Partnerships

Black Homeownership Collaborative Sign-UpMarch 8, 2023

Mortgage Bankers Association Convergence InitiativeMarch 1, 2024

National League of Cities Housing Supply AcceleratorMarch 1, 2024

American Property Owners AllianceMarch 1, 2024

NAR Research

Highlights: Profile of Home Buyers and SellersreportNovember 4, 2024

Median Home Prices and Mortgage Payments by CountyreportJanuary 8, 2025

Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in AmericareportMarch 17, 2025

Down Payment Resource
May 20, 2024

Consumer Financial Literacy
reportNovember 28, 2023

Housing Opportunity Grants
March 24, 2020

Fair Housing Grants
March 24, 2020

NAR Fair Housing Grant Toolkit
April 6, 2022

Housing Opportunity Grants Toolkit
June 19, 2020

Employer-Assisted Housing Resources & Links
July 19, 2023

Black Homeownership Collaborative Sign-Up
March 8, 2023

Mortgage Bankers Association Convergence Initiative
March 1, 2024

National League of Cities Housing Supply Accelerator
March 1, 2024

American Property Owners Alliance
March 1, 2024

Highlights: Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
reportNovember 4, 2024

Median Home Prices and Mortgage Payments by County
reportJanuary 8, 2025

Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America
reportMarch 17, 2025