News Releases

New consumer findings from NAR show that while a growing share of households feel more confident about the economy and their financial situation this year, extremely challenging market conditions to start the year has led to skepticism that this is a good time to buy a home.

The bill contains housing-related provisions important to REALTORS®,including alleviating the weakening of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) from the new tax law, and extending the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through at least mid-summer.

Throughout March and April, Houselogic.com, the comprehensive website for homeowners, buyers and sellers from the National Association of Realtors®, along with real estate industry experts will answer consumers’ questions about the home buying process in a Q&A series on Facebook, titled “How to Buy a Home Step-by-Step.”

Mike McGrew shaking hands with Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI)

NAR testified in support of expanded association health plans before the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions.

Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) and Barry Grooms Subcommittee talking about Tax Policy

The exclusion for forgiven home mortgage debt following a foreclosure, short sale or loan modification should be made permanent to provide relief to troubled borrowers and minimize the damage to families, neighborhoods and communities.

Home purchases by millennials ticked up over the past year, but inventory constraints and higher housing costs kept their overall activity subdued and prevented some from leaving the more affordable confines of their Gen X and baby boomer parents’ homes.

Realtors® believe that financial regulations needs to be balanced with appropriate consumer protections, and we believe this bill achieves that goal; we urge Congress and the administration to enact S.2155 into law.

REALTORS® believe that fair housing for all should remain a core part of HUD's mission.

Hospital scrubs with stethoscope in pocket

A proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor could make it easier for small businesses and self-employed individuals to purchase health insurance through association health plans.

REALTORS® are pleased with the IRS announcement clarifying and confirming that under the new tax law owners can continue to deduct the interest on a home equity loan, line of credit or second mortgage when the proceeds are used to substantially improve their residence.

News Releases

HOME Survey: Housing and Economic Sentiment on Divergent Paths in Early 2018

Passage of FY 2018 Spending Bill Critical Step for Affordable Housing Funding and Flood Reauthorization

HouseLogic, Industry Experts Answer Your Home Buying and Selling Questions

National Association of Realtors® Testifies in Support of Association Health Plan Proposal

Realtors® Urge Permanent Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Exclusion

Millennials Lead All Homebuyers, Even as Some Can’t Escape Their Parents

Statement from NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall Regarding S.2155, the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act”

Statement from NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall about HUD's Fair Housing Mission, Enforcement

Realtors® Offer Support for Proposed Association Health Plan Rule

Statement from NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall About IRS Clarification on HELOC Deductions

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