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.…

How to Stay Productive and In Communication

As the NAR Emerging Tech team, our mission is to identify and research emerging tech with the potential to enrich or disrupt the real estate…

SBA Rolls Out Paycheck Protection Loans

The CARES Act created a new SBA loan program to help businesses struggling to pay their employees and meet their debt obligations due to COVID-19:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

4 Ways Coronavirus Could Impact Housing Long-Term

The COVID-19 outbreak will undoubtedly have a long-lasting influence on Americans and the housing market moving forward. Housing analysts are already weighing in on what…