NAR's Real Estate Services group works in collaboration with the Real Estate Services Advisory Board to support diversified real estate firms.

WHAT'S NEW

October 3, 2008
"Introduction to Short Sales for the Real Estate Professional" Webinar
Recently, Freddie Mac held a webinar conference call entitled "Introduction to Short Sales for the Real Estate Professional". The following topics were discussed: Freddie Mac's mission to homeowners; key statistics on delinquencies and workouts; understanding the real estate professional's perspective on the current environment; retention and liquidation workout options; and a focus on short sales.

October 2, 2008
REALTORS® Praise Senate Action to Provide Financial Stability

Credit Crisis Information and Resources

September 29, 2008
NAR Statement on Defeat of Economic Stability Act

September 26, 2008
NAR, FHA Work Together to Help More Buyers Become Homeowners
The National Association of Realtors® was joined by Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today as NAR launched its new Federal Housing Administration Toolkit. Realtors® can use the toolkit to help buyers obtain safe and affordable FHA-backed mortgages.

September 19, 2008
Another Massive Treasury Bailout
Quick Take on the Economy by Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist

September 16, 2008
RES September 2008 Newsletter
Topics in this month's edition include the recent government actions surrounding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, SIFMA and jumbo conforming mortgages, and RESPA developments among other topics. Also included is information on several events that may be of interest to you while attending the 2008 REALTORS® Conference and Expo in Orlando.

September 8, 2008
NAR Response to Federal Government Actions on Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
NAR's President commends Treasury Secretary Paulson and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Lockhart for their bold actions to bring stability and continued liquidity to the nation’s mortgage market.
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August 13, 2008
In July 2007, NAR submitted a series of RESPA questions to HUD’s general counsel looking for guidance. NAR's questions addressed issues such as compensating REALTORS^(R) as loan officers, employment agreements between agents and lenders and the definition of “thing of value” in certain circumstances.  After 13 months, HUD has responded to NAR's inquiry. Read on for HUD's formal answers.
Read NAR's letter to HUD
Read NAR's questions to HUD
Read HUD's response to NAR Letter

August 12, 2008
RES August 2008 Newsletter
Topics in this month's edition include the tax bill, RESPA developments, and changes in Fannie and Freddie pricing schemes among other topics.
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RECENT NEWS
July 30, 2008
NAR STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT SIGNING HOUSING BILL

July 24, 2008
"How FHA Can Help You and Your Clients"

July 23, 2008
NAR Strongly Supports Downpayment Assistance Programs

July 16, 2008 
RES July 2008 Newsletter
Federal and State Regulators Begin to Scrutinize Marketing Agreements under RESPA
Survey Shows Greater Satisfaction With One-Stop Shopping

July 13, 2008  
Homebuyer Tax Credit and Housing Legislation Pass Senate, Moves to House

July 8, 2008
Home Sales To Vary In Narrow Range, Then Rise in Second Half

Market Reports and Analysis

The latest data and information from NAR’s Research Division
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RESPA

Compliance information and other resources useful to REALTORS® and other real estate professionals.
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Federal Issues

View the latest from NAR’s Government Affairs and Regulatory Industry Relations on what NAR is working on in Congress and the Executive branch.
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Legal Resources

Useful information and updates on legal issues affecting the industry and how you do business
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About Consumers

Information, data, and resources on consumers
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Additional Links

Links to information, tools, resources from NAR and other sources that are valuable to diversified real estate firms, their agents and employees, and the public.
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