The Washington Report covers legislative and regulatory policy activities, and is compiled by NAR's Advocacy Group policy staff. To receive this content via email, subscribe to the Edge Up with NAR newsletter.
New rule, if finalized, will sweep more U.S. waters under jurisdiction of the federal Clean Water Act, leading to more delays in building more homes.
NAR asked Fannie Mae to delay implementation of this new requirement until Freddie Mac, FHA, VA and USDA adopt the same requirement to reduce confusion.
In a letter to the Congressional Healthy Future Task Force Affordability Subcommittee, NAR advocated for a return to expanded association health plans (AHPs).
Check out the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) response to NAR’s letter regarding the new condo documentation and reserve requirements.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew the vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) that was issued on November 5, 2021.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is increasing the listing period for sales of HUD real estate owned (REO) homes from 15 days to 30 days.
In a 6 to 3 vote, the Supreme Court voted to invalidate the vaccine or testing requirement required to be imposed by large employers.
The Senate Banking Committee held a confirmation hearing for Sandra Thompson as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Check out the latest update on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccine mandate and testing requirement for businesses with 100 or more employees.
NAR’s Real Property Valuation Committee and leadership from NAR’s Fair Housing Policy Committee participated in a listening session with the Biden Administration’s Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE).
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