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Stranded Buyers, Vulnerable Owners: Navigating the Government Shutdown The longest full government shutdown in U.S. history is delaying sales and could lead to catastrophic risk for homeowners and businesses in flood zones.

The longest full government shutdown in U.S. history is delaying sales and could lead to catastrophic risk for homeowners and businesses in flood zones.

Pending Home Sales Numbers Hint at Growing Confidence While contract signings still aren't where they should be, NAR's chief economist says pending sales are indexing at one of the highest paces of the year. Plus, inventory continues to rise.

While contract signings still aren’t where they should be, NAR's chief economist says pending sales are indexing at one of the highest paces of the year.

NAR Calls for Response on Impact of Government Shutdown State associations of REALTORS® are asked to send letters to Congress documenting the harmful effects of the longest full shutdown in American history. Members are urged to share their stories, too.

State associations of REALTORS® are asked to send letters to Congress documenting the harmful effects of the longest full shutdown in American history. Members are also urged to share their stories.

SALT Deduction Cap Delivers Relief to Homeowners The increase in SALT deductibility means that many more current and prospective homeowners will be able to receive federal tax benefits for owning and purchasing a home. The change will also benefit m...

The increase in SALT deductibility means that many more current and prospective homeowners will be able to receive federal tax benefits for owning and purchasing a home. The change will also benefit many real estate investors. Here’s what you need to know.

Home Sales Rebound Takes Root This Fall Existing-home sales were up in September, as buyers entered the market in response to lower mortgage rates.

Existing-home sales were up in September, as buyers entered the market in response to lower mortgage rates. Get the inside scoop from NAR’s latest existing-home sales report.

Supreme Court Brings Seven-year Floorplans Case to a Close, Delivers Win to Brokerages Supported by NAR A January court decision that ruled in favor of two brokerages stands. The brokerages, who have been supported by the National Association of REALTORS® since the beginning, argued their creation and i...

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a case that sought to hold brokerages liable for creating and using floorplans when marketing a home for sale.

Listing App on AI Platform Can Help Clients But Must Comply With MLS Policy With questions being raised about Zillow’s integration into ChatGPT, the National Association of REALTORS® weighs in saying it supports new technologies that better serve consumers—as long as the tech...

NAR weighs in about Zillow’s integration into ChatGPT, saying it supports new technologies as long as they are used in accordance with MLS rules.

NAR’s Latest Legal Victory: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Repealed Optional ‘No Commingling’ Rule The country’s highest court won’t take up an appeal that sought to overturn a ruling favoring the National Association of REALTORS®. NAR successfully litigated the antitrust case twice in lower courts...

The country’s highest court won’t take up an appeal that sought to overturn a ruling favoring the National Association of REALTORS®. NAR successfully litigated the antitrust case twice in lower courts.

As Government Shutdown Continues, So Do Complications in Housing Sector Real estate buyers and sellers are facing increasing uncertainty and delays. The wider economic impact will be significant if Congress doesn’t come together.

Real estate buyers and sellers are facing increasing uncertainty and delays. The wider economic impact will be significant if Congress doesn’t come together.

Charting the Future of NAR: An Update to Members From Nykia Wright The association’s CEO lays out plans for a new value proposition and a new normal when it comes to transparency, listening and learning.

NAR CEO Nykia Wright lays out a new value proposition to members, offering a detailed update on the work NAR is doing to maintain an ongoing dialogue with members, bring transparency to decision-making, and relentlessly focus on member success.

Good Neighbor Awards The National Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary impact on their community, or on the national or world stage, through volunteer work.

Meet the 10 finalists for the 2025 Good Neighbor Awards, which honor REALTORS® who make an extraordinary impact in their community through volunteer work. Read their inspiring stories about helping people in need, and then vote for your favorite finalist to win bonus grant money.

NFIP by the Numbers: The Economic Ripple Effect of a Lapse NFIP provides $1.3 trillion in flood insurance to 4.7 million policyholders in 23,000 communities across the country. A lapse in NFIP authority puts an estimated 1,400 transactions a day at risk of mo...

NFIP provides $1.3 trillion in flood insurance to 4.7 million policyholders in 23,000 communities across the country. A lapse in NFIP authority puts an estimated 1,400 transactions a day at risk of moving forward without vital flood coverage.

NAR’s Advocacy Team Holds Bipartisan Meetings on Housing Affordability, Government Shutdown On behalf of members, NAR leaders engage the administration and lawmakers to create stability for the real estate industry, which accounts for 20% of the U.S. economy.

On behalf of members, NAR leaders engage the administration and lawmakers to create stability for the real estate industry, which accounts for 20% of the U.S. economy.

What Is a Government Shutdown, and What Happens Next? NAR is committed to working with lawmakers to end the federal government shutdown and reauthorize NFIP.

“Each day that passes during the shutdown, potential real-life impacts will be felt in America’s housing market,” says NAR’s Shannon McGahn.

Showcasing Energy Efficiency Is a Growing Priority in Selling Homes Even though home buyers sometimes overlook the benefits, agents are speaking out on the value of upgrades that can reduce energy use. Find out the top-rated “green” features and more insights from the...

58% of real estate pros say highlighting energy-efficient home features in a listing can add value, according to the newly released 2025 REALTORS® Residential Sustainability Report.

Late Summer Surge: More Buyers Went Under Contract in August Lower mortgage rates are prompting more confident moves in the market for home buyers.

Slightly lower mortgage rates may have given more home buyers the confidence to move forward on a home purchase in August, offering a hopeful sign for more closed sales this fall.

Legislation Clarifying IC Status for Real Estate Pros Advances in Congress The move would align labor law with longstanding federal tax law that treats real estate professionals as independent contractors.

The move would align labor law with longstanding federal tax law that treats real estate professionals as independent contractors.

Could a Real Estate Sales Shift Be Ahead This Fall? Signs point to a "second spring market" while recent mortgage rates rekindle buyer interest. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.

Signs point to a “second spring market” while recent mortgage rates rekindle buyer interest. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report. www.nar.realtor/magazine/rea...

The Top Tech Tools Giving Real Estate Agents a High-Tech Edge From AI to CRMs, the latest REALTORS® Technology Survey reveals the tools agents rely on to stay competitive.

From AI to CRMs, the latest REALTORS® Technology Survey reveals the tools agents rely on to stay competitive.

Fall may offer a hidden sweet spot for home buyers! A new study finds mid-October could bring more listings, lower prices, and less competition. Here’s what you need to know to help your clients make their move.

Fall may offer a hidden sweet spot for home buyers! A new study finds mid-October could bring more listings, lower prices, and less competition. Here’s what you need to know to help your clients make their move. www.nar.realtor/magazine/rea...

Build-to-rent properties offer new opportunities for commissions and long-term client relationships. From rental referrals to investor partnerships, discover how you can profit from the growing BTR market.

Build-to-rent properties offer new opportunities for commissions and long-term client relationships. From rental referrals to investor partnerships, discover how you can profit from the growing BTR market. www.nar.realtor/magazine/rea...

The 2025 NAR Member Profile reveals that the typical REALTOR® has 12 years of experience, with 74% of those surveyed say they’re planning to stay active for at least two more years. Learn about members' income and expense trends, outreach strategies, and more! https://bit.ly/47j7Dea

The 2025 NAR Member Profile reveals that the typical REALTOR® has 12 years of experience, with 74% of those surveyed say they’re planning to stay active for at least two more years. Learn about members' income and expense trends, outreach strategies, and more! bit.ly/47j7Dea

NAR Calls on VA to Make Direct Real Estate Compensation Policy Permanent Veterans benefit from agent expertise in navigating home loan options and a challenging market.

NAR extended its sincere gratitude in a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs for its decision to temporarily allow veterans to directly compensate real estate representatives when using VA home loans.

Is It Time to Ditch the ‘Date the Rate, Marry the House’ Phrase? According to a new study from Truework, younger buyers may be counting too heavily on their ability to refinance. Make them aware of the potential risks, and encourage sound financial decisions.

Attention first-time buyers: Relying on future refinancing as a financial safety net can be risky. Remember, mortgage rates may not drop as expected, and your circumstances could change. Focus on finding a home and payment you're comfortable with now.

NAR’s Nykia Wright Named Among ‘Vanguard 100’ NAR CEO Nykia Wright is recognized among 100 business leaders “moving the housing industry forward.”

HousingWire’s annual Vanguard Awards recognize 100 business leaders who are moving the housing industry forward. www.nar.realtor/magazine/rea...

As Inventory Rises, Home Buyers Are Seeing Opportunity Home purchasers may find they have their best negotiating power in more than five years. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.

Home buyers may find they have their best negotiating power in more than five years. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.

Foreign buyers purchased $56 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2024 through March 2025. See which markets are attracting the most global attention. www.nar.realtor/magazine/rea...

NAR’s Nykia Wright Shares Optimistic Progress Report for Association Growth, Transparency NAR leadership gets real with local and state association executives and presidents-elect at Leadership Summit. Here are three takeaways.

NAR leadership gets real with local and state association executives and presidents-elect at Leadership Summit. Here are three takeaways.

Home Prices Hold at Record Highs, Latest Quarterly Data Shows See which markets still have the fastest-rising home prices, despite early signs of a pricing slowdown.

See which markets still have the fastest-rising home prices, despite early signs of a pricing slowdown.

Maintaining Momentum: New NAR VP Brings Litigation, Risk Management Experience The announcement that an experienced corporate litigation attorney would be joining the NAR team follows three consecutive courtroom wins.

The announcement that an experienced corporate litigation attorney would be joining the NAR team follows three consecutive courtroom wins.