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NAR asks for clear guidance on the application of fair housing laws to the appraisal process as well as transparency in the compensation of appraisers.
A government shutdown would affect many agencies and programs that are important to REALTOR® businesses and their clients.
NAR is advocating for an on-time extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The current program deadline is March 8, 2024.
In a comment letter, NAR expressed disappointment with the latest Department of Labor's proposal to rescind the 2018 Association Health Plans (AHPs) rule.
NAR expressed concerns regarding the Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act new rule, and how it may impact real estate professionals.
VA’s minimum property requirements (MPRs) can be/are perceived by many as being onerous, unnecessary, and push costs onto sellers.
The House of Representatives broke a legislative logjam by passing a long-shot bipartisan tax bill containing several real estate provisions and also greasing the wheels of a long-stalled vote to increase the $10,000 limit on the deduction of state and local taxes (SALT).
The proposed amendments change the risk weights for mortgages and servicing rights and would have a damaging impact on the mortgage lending markets, especially for first-time buyers, low- and middle-income borrowers, and minority communities.
There are concerns that application of this rule may lead to the misclassification of real estate professionals as employees. Learn more.
The Access Rule provides law enforcement, national security agencies, and other related federal agencies with access to beneficial ownership data.
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