NAR News Feed
NAR News Feed
- NAR Applauds White House Task Force for Changes to Address Appraisal Bias June 1, 2023White House Task Force Addresses Appraisal Bias A White House task force has announced significant regulatory actions and changes to address appraisal bias and the home appraisal process. Media Contact: Tori Syrek Appraisal & Valuation
- NAR Applauds Two Supreme Court Rulings Upholding Property Rights May 25, 2023Two Supreme Court Rulings Uphold Property Rights The Supreme Court ruled in favor of property rights in Tyler v. Hennepin County and Sackett v. EPA. Media Contact: Tori Syrek Land Use & Property Rights, Clean Water Act, Water Rights & Resource Issues
- Pending Home Sales Recorded No Change in April May 25, 2023Pending Home Sales Recorded No Change in April Three U.S. regions posted monthly gains in pending sales in April 2023; the Northeast posted a decrease. All regions saw year-over-year declines. Media Contact: Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178
- Second Century Ventures Opens Applications for 2024 REACH Canada Real Estate Technology Program May 19, 20232024 REACH Canada Applications Open The mission of NAR's global REACH program is to select and accelerate the most promising technology companies in real estate and adjacent... Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051
- Existing-Home Sales Faded 3.4% in April May 18, 2023Existing-Home Sales Faded 3.4% in April Existing-home sales decreased in April 2023, with all four major U.S. regions registering month-over-month and year-over-year sales declines. Media Contact: Troy Green 202-383-1042
- NAR President Testifies About New Mortgage Fees Before Congressional Panel May 17, 2023NAR President Testifies About New Mortgage Fees Parcell said the fees were unnecessary and confusing, and potential homebuyers face a lack of affordability and supply in the current housing market. Media Contact: Tori Syrek Mortgage Financing
- NAR Invites Tech Startups to Apply for iOi Summit Pitch Battle Competition May 12, 2023Call to Apply for iOi Summit Pitch Battle Competition The Pitch Battle competition is an opportunity for real estate technology startups to showcase their company and technologies. Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051 Real Estate Technology
- NAR Welcomes FHFA's Cancellation of August 1 LLPA Fee Increase May 10, 2023FHFA Rescinds August 1 LLPA Fee Increase NAR applauds the FHFA for listening to the industry’s concerns by choosing to drop this fee on borrowers with higher debt-to-income ratios. Media Contact: Tori Syrek Financing & Credit
- Tech Leaders Share Insights at 2023 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings May 10, 2023Tech Leaders Share Insights on Real Estate Tools Speakers at the 2023 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings discussed existing innovations and trends to help real estate agents level up their businesses. Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051 Real Estate Technology
- Fed's Recent Rate Hike was Unnecessary says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun May 9, 2023NAR Chief Economist Says Fed's Rate Hike Unnecessary Yun discussed recent developments in the U.S. economy and their impact on the housing market at the 2023 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. Media Contact: Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178 Residential Real Estate