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NAR Allows Public-Facing MLS Sites; Leaders to Look at realtor.com Content

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 00:00

Get up-to-date on the latest policy decisions at NAR. Read our round-up of the action-packed Board of Directors meeting that took place on the...

Fed Official: 'We Can Declare Victory on Housing'

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 00:00

Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher says the housing market is on a "self-sustaining path" to recovery and that it's time for the...

Wells Fargo, Citigroup Halt Foreclosure Sales

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 00:00

The banks are taking precautions in several states after a federal regulator released new guidance on minimum standards for foreclosure sales....

New-Home Construction Falls After Reaching 5-Year High

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 00:00

The chief economist of the builders’ tradegroup says the dip in building activity will likely be temporary.

Investors Use Retirement Accounts Buy Homes

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 00:00

Amateur investors are increasingly tapping into their retirement accounts to buy homes and take advantage of the hotter housing market.

Shoring up Flood Insurance Comes at a Cost

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 00:00

At Midyear last week, officials from FEMA explained how increases in premiums and rate structures will help put the agency on more solid financial...

Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Week

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 00:00

Fixed-rate mortgages climbed this week after signs of stronger consumer spending, Freddie Mac reports. 

Challenges Remain for Commercial Real Estate

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 00:00

Even as the stock market rises and jobs return, commercial real estate in the United States faces a range of challenges.

Survey Finds Mortgage Credit Starting to Ease

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:00

A new survey by the Fed shows that some banks are starting to loosen up their tight mortgage standards.

Builders More Upbeat About New-Home Sales

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:00

An increased sense of urgency among potential buyers, affordable mortgage rates, and strengthening local economies are contributing to a more...

Strong Fundamentals Shore Up Home Sales

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:00

In his economic update, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said that, while the housing market is looking up, uncertainty over federal actions...

Be Clear on Your Fiduciary Duties

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:00

Here are some tips for avoiding breaches of fiduciary duties and other lawsuits.

Appraisals Catching Up to Rising Home Values

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:00

In recent months, real estate professionals have had to hold their breath as they waited for an appraisal on a property to come back. But some in...

Real Estate Data Protection Plan Unveiled

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:00

MLS association executives consider a plan to protect online real estate data.

REALTORS(R) to Tackle Several Regulatory Issues

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:00

The Land Use, Property Rights, and Environment Committee this week tackled a number of regulatory issues at the National Association of REALTORS...

U.S. Strengths Keep International Buyers Coming Here

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:00

Serving the needs of global buyers eyeing the advantages of U.S. property was the topic of several presentations at NAR's 2013 Midyear...

Tax Reform Effort to Be Open and Serious

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 00:00

Amid partisan squabbling in Washington is a bipartisan effort by the House and Senate chairs of the tax-writing committees to roll out major tax-...

New Lawmakers Mean New Challenges on Home Ownership

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 00:00

Thousands of REALTORS® are offering lawmakers a refresher course on the importance of the federal government's...

Don't Get Caught Flat-Footed on MID, REALTORS® Warned

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 00:00

A journalist and author warns that changes to the tax code could put the popular mortgage interest deduction at risk.

REALTORS®: On the Right Path, Ready for Action

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 00:00

Opening events at the 2013 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Expo set an enthusiastic tone for the year both inside NAR and...

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