Realtors Release New Vision

WASHINGTON (February 7, 2019) – With over 400 people on hand for the National Association of Realtors®’ Housing Finance Reform Policy Forum, NAR today unveiled a new vision for reforming the GSEs.  Read More

Credit Scores

According to some new data recently released by Wallethub, residents of Madison and Brandon are doing pretty well with their credit, with the average Madisonian’s credit score of 745 comparable to such as San Francisco and Cambridge, Massachussetts. Brandon residents’ credit scores average of 705 place them in company with trendy cities like Asheville, North Carolina. Click here to read more

The Risks of Using Square Footage From Tax Records

Every agent and broker knows they SHOULD have accurate square footage that they measured themselves or hired a professional for, yet many today still rely on square footage listed in public records without any verification of accuracy.  Read More

Existing-Home Sales See 6.4 Percent Drop in December

WASHINGTON (January 22, 2019) – After two consecutive months of increases, existing-home sales declined in the month of December, according to the National Association of Realtors®. None of the four major U.S. regions saw a gain in sales activity last month.  Read More

Homeownership Part of “American Dream”; Housing Costs Deterrent for Non-Owners

WASHINGTON (January 14, 2019) – Homeowners and non-homeowners both strongly consider home ownership part of the American Dream.  Read More

NAR Seeks Realtors® Who Volunteer to Apply for the 2019 Good Neighbor Awards

WASHINGTON (January 23, 2019) – Many Realtors®, members of the National Association of Realtors®, go beyond helping consumers buy and sell homes by giving back to their communities through volunteer work.  Read More

Treasury, IRS Give Big Win to Real Estate Professionals in Qualified Business Income Rule

WASHINGTON (January 22, 2019) – Late last week, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations regarding the new 20 percent deduction on qualified business income.  Read More

Preventing Water Damage

Turns out a tidy yard and clean gutters do way more than just look nice. Click here

REALTOR Advocacy Shutdown

Despite the federal government shutdown, we continue to work with congressional leaders and White House officials to minimize impacts of the shutdown on the housing market, and to ensure our 1.3 million members across the country are equipped with every resource necessary to continue operating as usual.  Read More