Diversified Real Estate Firms
NAR's Real Estate Services group works in collaboration with the Real Estate Services Advisory Board to support diversified real estate firms.
WHAT'S NEW
November 18, 2009
November 2009 RES Update
Topics in this month's edition include the new extended and expanded homebuyer tax credit, extension of FHA and GSE loan limits through 2010, HUD's restraint in enforcement of new RESPA rule, passage of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act and Commissioner Stevens session at the 2009 Realtors® Conference & Expo in San Diego, among other topics.
November 6, 2009
Congress Passes, President Signs Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009/2010
To learn more about the extended and expanded tax credit, please click here.
October 16, 2009
October 2009 RES Update
Topics in this month's edition include the homebuyer tax credit, the Fed extending its purchasing period for Fannie/Freddie MBSs and debt, NAR's call to make FHA loan limits permanent, additional RESPA FAQs released by HUD, and events of interest at the 2009 Realtors® Conference & Expo in San Diego, among other topics.
Market Reports and Analysis
"Introduction to Short Sales for the Real Estate Professional" Webinar
Recently, Freddie Mac held a webinar conference call entitled "Introduction to Short Sales for the Real Estate Professional". The following topics were discussed: Freddie Mac's mission to homeowners; key statistics on delinquencies and workouts; understanding the real estate professional's perspective on the current environment; retention and liquidation workout options; and a focus on short sales.
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The latest data and information from NAR’s Research Division
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RESPA
Webinar on Final RESPA Rule
To clarify some of the confusion surrounding NAR's position, and other industry stakeholders views on the final RESPA rule, NAR hosted a web conference featuring RESPA attorney Phil Schulman. During this conference, Mr. Schulman discussed the main aspects of the new RESPA rule and where key industry stakeholders stand.
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Compliance information and other resources useful to REALTORS® and other real estate professionals.
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Federal Issues
View the latest from NAR’s Government Affairs and Regulatory Industry Relations on what NAR is working on in Congress and the Executive branch.
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Legal Resources
Useful information and updates on legal issues affecting the industry and how you do business
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About Consumers
Information, data, and resources on consumers
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Additional Links
Links to information, tools, resources from NAR and other sources that are valuable to diversified real estate firms, their agents and employees, and the public.
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