Government Affairs

WHAT'S NEW

NAR Urges Action on Commercial Credit

(July 29) NAR Treasurer Jim Helsel testified in Congress today.
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Rural Housing Funding Restored

(July 28) The long anticipated restoration of the Section 502 single-family rural housing program is headed to President Obama's desk for signature into law.
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President Signs Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

(July 21) NAR has been working closely with members of Congress to ensure that Wall Street Reform legislation did not adversely affect REALTORS®.
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Flood Update

(July 15) The House passed the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act, extending the NFIP to September 30, 2015. The bill moves to the Senate where the prospects of passage are not clear.
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Healthcare Reform
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Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC)
Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs)
FHA
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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

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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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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

2010 NAR Advocacy Agenda
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
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