The practice changes following NAR’s Settlement Agreement to resolve claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions will be implemented across the country.
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Twenty Realtors® from across the country have been chosen to participate in the 10-month program, which will prepare emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR.
August 1, 2024
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Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178![Row of painted townhomes Row of painted townhomes](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/row-of-painted-townhomes-gettyimages-2022762027-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=shaarF-u)
The rise in housing inventory is beginning to lead to more contract signings, less intense multiple offers, and buyers in a more favorable position.
July 31, 2024
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Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178![Handshake over a toy house and a contract Handshake over a toy house and a contract](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/handshake-over-a-toy-house-and-a-contract-gettyimages-1492473091-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=HC1ytexS)
The resources will help both REALTORS® and consumers as they navigate the changes required by NAR's March 15 settlement agreement.
July 30, 2024
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Suzanne Bouhia 202-383-1050![Modern two-story white house Modern two-story white house](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/modern-two-story-white-house-gettyimages-1148271183-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=SSUh6Q83)
Homes are sitting on the market a bit longer, and sellers are receiving fewer offers as a slow shift occurs from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market.
July 23, 2024
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![Logo: 2024 iOi Pitch Battle Contestants Logo: 2024 iOi Pitch Battle Contestants](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2024-ioi-pitch-battle-contestants-logo-07-18-2024-1200w-628h.png?itok=dN116fSc)
The Pitch Battle highlights innovation and solutions to some of real estate's pressing challenges to transform the industry for the better.
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The strong U.S. dollar makes international travel cheaper for Americans but makes U.S. homes much more expensive for foreigners, resulting in a pullback in home sales by foreign buyers.
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NAR opposes misguided attempts to cap or control rental rates. Price controls may seem appealing, but they have backfired on local governments and harmed the people we need to help the most.
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RentRedi makes property management tasks easy: collecting rent, listing units, screening tenants, signing leases, managing repairs, signing up for accounting, and more.
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73% of REALTORS® plan to remain in the real estate industry for at least two more years, despite 2023's challenges.
July 10, 2024
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Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178