Category: Advocacy
SBA Is Out of Emergency Aid Money
The two federal emergency aid programs aimed at quickly putting money in the pockets of business owners and independent contractors have run out of money. This…
NAR Calls for Servicing Relief as Banks Tighten Mortgages
The real estate industry is growing alarmed over recent moves to tighten credit standards for new loans to home buyers as banks try to fend…
Some Appraisals Can Be Delayed Until After Closing
Federal banking regulators issued new guidance late Tuesday that will allow banks to postpone an appraisal on a residential or commercial property for up to…
IRS Extends Tax Deadlines
The IRS issued guidance Thursday evening to grant deadline relief for both 1031 like-kind exchanges and opportunity zone investments that are already underway. Both of these programs are designed…
Investigative Journalists Uncover Critical Fair Housing Stories
April is Fair Housing Month. Featured articles showcase the work of journalists who have uncovered fair housing stories, along with civil rights scholars who have…
NAR Highlights Key Resources in Live Video
From tips on applying for the Paycheck Protection Program loan to next steps in Congress, National Association of REALTORS® leaders and staff experts provided answers to…
Brokers: Hold on Applying for Unemployment
Bill McCamley, Department Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions shared this information with GAAR Director Barbara Madaras regarding unemployment for self-employed individuals…
NAR Funds Telemedicine for Members in Need
When Congress passed the first of three coronavirus relief packages in early March, it included an important provision waiving Medicare restrictions on providing telehealth services to seniors.…
Let’s All Comply With COVID-19 GUIDELINES
NAR President Vince Malta shares an important message about REALTORS®’ special responsibility to follow federal, state, and local COVID guidance to help keep their clients…