Government Affairs

WHAT'S NEW

Summer Recess Talking Points

(Aug 16) Congress' summer recess presents a unique opportunity for REALTORS® to meet with leaders in their home districts.
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NAR Hails GSE Private Transfer Fee Proposal

(Aug. 13) FHFA takes steps to restrict GSEs and 12 Federal Home Loan Banks from investing in mortgages with private transfer fees.
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NAR Urges Action on Commercial Credit

(July 29) NAR Treasurer Jim Helsel testifies before Congress.
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Commercial Priorities brochure > (PDF: 1.88M)
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Rural Housing Funding Restored

(July 29) President Obama signs Section 502 single-family rural housing program passed by the Senate.
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President Signs Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

(July 21) NAR works with Congress to ensure that Wall Street Reform legislation does not adversely affect REALTORS®.
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POLITICAL ADVOCACY ISSUES

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2010 Advocacy Agenda

FEATURED ISSUES

Short Sales
Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs)
FHA
SBA Loans
Condominium Approvals

New: Video News Briefs

Find out what NAR legislative and regulatory policy experts are saying about the issues affecting REALTORS® and their businesses.
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News from Washington

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New RESPA Rule in Effect

(Dec. 18) NAR helps members get up-to-speed on the new RESPA rule, which became effective January 1, 2010, with a new feature, audio presentation, and slides.
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NAR Opposes Mortgage Interest Deduction Change

According to NAR, this small section of President Obama's proposed budget could impede the recovery of the real estate markets.
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Helping REALTORS® Address Foreclosures

(Feb. 1) NAR has developed several programs and resources to help REALTORS® develop the skills required to respond to the challenges of increased foreclosures.
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LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY RESOURCES

2010 NAR Advocacy Agenda
2009 NAR Policy Accomplishments
Congressional District Maps
Letters to Congress
Letters to Federal Agencies
Federal Agency Directory
Field Guides to Issues
Financial/Credit Issues
List of Cosponsors
NAR Testimonies
Recorded Webinars