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NAR submitted a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), urging them to revise its policies pertaining to fees veterans cannot pay when using their VA home loan benefit.
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) final rule regarding how workers are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) becomes effective today, March 11, 2024.
Congress passed a $460 billion spending package to fund several federal agencies through September 30, 2024. Still left for Congress to fund are the remaining agencies. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is still set to expire on March 22, 2024.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to approve a significantly scaled-back proposal to require publicly-traded companies to disclose a variety of climate-related information. Learn more.
The purpose of the proposed rule is to address money laundering, and illicit financial crimes involving real estate. Learn more.
The White House announces “New Actions to Boost Housing Supply and Lower Housing Costs,” aimed at creating more affordable homes and increasing transparency in rental housing.
NAR asks for clear guidance on the application of fair housing laws to the appraisal process as well as transparency in the compensation of appraisers.
A government shutdown would affect many agencies and programs that are important to REALTOR® businesses and their clients.
NAR is advocating for an on-time extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The current program deadline is March 8, 2024.
In a comment letter, NAR expressed disappointment with the latest Department of Labor's proposal to rescind the 2018 Association Health Plans (AHPs) rule.
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