Government Affairs

WHAT'S NEW

NAR Responds to State of the Union

(Jan. 29) NAR President Vicki Cox Golder sits down with Chief Lobbyist Jerry Giovianello to discuss NAR’s response to President Obama’s State of the Union address.
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Realtors® Partner with National Community Stabilization Trust

(Jan. 27) NAR has joined forces with the National Community Stabilization Trust to help rebuild American communities devastated by foreclosures.
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FHA Announces Changes

(Jan. 20) The FHA announces changes to ensure its long-term financial soundness.
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New RESPA Rule in Effect

(Dec. 18) NAR helps members get up-to-speed on the new RESPA rule, which became effective January 1, 2010, with a new feature, audio presentation, and slides.
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HOT TOPICS

Healthcare Reform
Home Buyer Tax Credit
Short Sales

OF CONTINUING INTEREST

Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC)
Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs)
FHA
Privacy and Data Security
SBA Loans
Environmental/Land Use Issues

New: Video News Briefs

Find out what NAR legislative and regulatory policy experts are saying about the issues affecting REALTORS® and their businesses.
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News from Washington

Stay up to date on the latest legislative and regulatory developments affecting the real estate industry.
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Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing

(Jan. 19) Find out what is being done, in the U.S. and elsewhere, to prevent real estate from being used to finance illegal activities.
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NAR Opposes Mortgage Interest Deduction Change

According to NAR, this small section of President Obama's proposed budget could impede the recovery of the real estate markets.
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Helping REALTORS® Address Foreclosures

(Feb. 1) NAR has developed several programs and resources to help REALTORS® develop the skills required to respond to the challenges of increased foreclosures.
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LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY RESOURCES

2009 NAR Policy Accomplishments
Congressional District Maps
Letters to Congress
Letters to Federal Agencies
Federal Agency Directory
Field Guides to Issues
Financial/Credit Issues
List of Cosponsors
NAR Testimonies
Recorded Webinars