Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon discusses policy changes and initiatives to expand access to financing for underserved home buyers at a time of low affordability. For many first-time and low- and moderate-income home buyers, a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration is the best product to finance a home purchase. The 3.5% down payment …
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Aug 08
MLS Cyberattack: A Wake-Up Call for All Leaders
We cannot not let this crisis go to waste. Brokers and agents around the country felt the effects of an August cyberattack that took down 23 MLSs around the country. Two weeks after the attack, some markets are beginning to come back online, while others continue to experience severe loss of capabilities. Associations are manually …
Aug 07
Owning It
We have a lot of work ahead of us. And we are up for that challenge. Because That’s Who We R. Stepping into my role as president of the National Association of REALTORS® early was unexpected; I’ve done so with the understanding that we have work to do to make NAR a welcoming experience for …
Aug 06
Action Steps to Take Against Appraisal Bias
Work has been underway on multiple fronts to quash bias in the appraisal process. If you see an issue, you can speak up, too. Lee Davenport became a real estate professional in 2008. Since then, she says, not a year has gone by when racial bias in an appraisal wasn’t suspected by one of her …
Aug 06
Our Why
We do not take challenges lightly—but we cannot let them deter us from our commitment as REALTORS® to work in the best interests of our clients. The past two years have been filled with uncertainty, from declining home sales and shifting commercial real estate demand to often unpredictable external social, economic, environmental and geopolitical issues. …
Aug 05
Our Next Great Chapter
NAR’s interim CEO says the association must continue to amplify its mission and educate others about its rich history and everything great about its members. 2023 was a year of transition for our association and industry. Despite the challenges, NAR members and staff remained steadfast in our shared commitment to helping people across the country …
Aug 05
New Leaders New Perspectives
With major leadership changes, NAR is poised for progress. Unprecedented market conditions. Ongoing litigation. Demands for culture reform. The need for strong leadership at the National Association of REALTORS® remains manifest, and NAR is meeting the moment with a steadfast commitment to strengthen the association, defend REALTORS® and their immense value, and look to the …
Aug 02
Women Can Help Each Other Get Ahead in Real Estate
Female brokers talk about the path to leadership and fostering a community of support for women who want to rise in the ranks. Women in real estate should mentor and support other women, building up each other’s confidence to achieve higher echelons in the industry, many female brokers say. It’s an important time to empower …
Aug 01
Defining and Communicating the Value of the Multiple Listing Service
Every professional involved in the real estate industry should understand and be able to talk fluently about the MLS’s true purpose and value. What is an MLS? On the surface, the answer seems simple. A multiple listing service is a marketplace where brokers and agents help consumers buy, sell and rent homes. But the real …
Jul 31
Growing Stronger Together
As an association, we will help you adapt to coming practice changes. As a skilled professional, you’ll play a vital role in communicating the truth about these changes to consumers. By now, you’ve likely heard and read many stories about the National Association of REALTORS® proposed settlement to resolve nationwide claims brought by home sellers …
Jul 30
Dispelling 7 Myths About NAR’s Proposed Settlement
You can help correct the record about the association’s proposed settlement to resolve nationwide claims brought by home sellers. National Association of REALTORS® leaders have been talking to reporters and members full-time over the past month to correct the record about the association’s decision to resolve nationwide claims brought by home sellers. You can help …
Jul 19
Zero Tolerance for Hate
After his yard sign was defaced, a Georgia agent stayed positive and focused on turning the incident into a teachable moment for the industry. It was early September 2019 and I was in the midst of a normal, busy day in the office, surrounded by paperwork. I’m the only millennial that I know of to …
