Coronavirus: SBA CARES Act FAQs

NAR’s Federal Advocacy team has been working closely with Congress and the Administration to ensure the interests of REALTORS® and their clients are protected in…

Fannie, Freddie Tighten Some Mortgage Standards

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced Tuesday that they are offering several “loan processing flexibilities” but will in the meantime tighten other lending standards.

For…

Homeland Security Declares Real Estate ‘Essential,’ But …

Federal guidance from the Department of Homeland Security has included real estate in a list of essential services that are deemed critical to public health…

REALTORS® Rise Up for Fair Housing

REALTORS® are community leaders – That’s Who We Are®. You shape and help build neighborhoods that thrive. By promoting diversity and inclusion you unlock access…

How to Set Up Video Showings with ShowingTime

Real estate professionals are resilient and creative, and can find ways to be safe under our current circumstances while still doing their jobs. We’ve also…

FHA, VA Join Others in Easing Appraisal Standards

Government agencies are relaxing some requirements to help keep real estate transactions and refinancings moving forward. Last week, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced…

NMREC Changes: License Renewal and Fingerprinting

Due to the public health emergency declared by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in Executive Order 2020-004, and to the cancellation of continuing education (CE) opportunities,…

Americans Are Still Optimistic About Buying

Cities may be putting more social distancing measures in place to control the spread of COVID-19, but physical distance is not lessening consumers’ views on…

NAR’s Advocacy Work Towards COVID-19 Relief

NAR’s Federal Advocacy team has been working closely with Congress and the Administration to ensure the interests of REALTORS® and their clients are protected in…