Law and Policy
What's New
Association Overturns City Housing Plan
Idaho court rules that ordinances requiring developers to set aside units for affordable housing or pay a fee to a housing fund were unconstitutional.
Buyer's Fraud Lawsuit Fails
South Carolina court rules that inspection put purchaser on notice of possible problems and so seller’s incomplete disclosure form was not an issue.
2008 Association Insurance Documents
The documents for the 2008 Professional Liability Insurance Program that NAR provides to its member associations are now available on realtor.org.
It's Settled: NAR-DOJ
Final order strengthens MLS membership rule and approves modified VOW policy. In a June 16 Webcast, NAR's Laurie Janik detailed NAR's settlement of the antitrust lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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September Podcast: RESPA Enforcement
Attorney Marx Sterbcow discusses recent investigations by HUD.
NAR Monitoring Carrier Status
View latest information about Professional Liability Insurance Program carriers.
Featured Content
Ethics Training Quick Reference Guide
Before 12/31/08, every NAR member is required to complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training. Here's a one-stop tip guide for taking the free, online course.
Code of Ethics Video Series
The fastest and newest way to learn about the NAR Code of Ethics, these videos focus on what separates you, as a REALTOR®, from other real estate professionals.
Mortgage Fraud: Recognizing the Signs
Read about the increasing dangers real estate brokers face from mortgage fraud by reading a new brochure from NAR's Risk Management Committee.
