NAR in the News

The FHFA released its fair lending final rule, following up on a proposal made last year in alignment with plans first laid out in 2022 by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

A landmark settlement with the National Association of REALTORS® will soon make Buyer Brokerage Agreements mandatory and spelling out how a buyer's agent would be paid.

Yun says a market crash is unlikely considering the strong demand and lack of recession. He believes government programs or policy changes could allow for more stabilization.

Ryan Davis has evolved into a leader that NAR members, and state and local REALTOR® associations, turn to for strategy and guidance.

An index of contract signings from the National Association of Realtors® climbed 3.4% to 78.2 last month, the highest since February 2023.

Home sales based on contract signings jumped in March despite elevated mortgage rates that month.

HUD acknowledges the elevation policy will increase building costs — by up to $7,800 for a single-family home.

Last year, baby boomers were the biggest share of buyers, which means is they're buying later in life than traditionally.

CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the latest existing-home sales data.

A decline in existing-home sales, higher prices, and steady mortgage rates reflected America's affordability woes and undermined the spring homebuying season.