A quarter of Realtors® with clients putting contracts on homes this week had at least one do so without physically seeing the property, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors®.
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The IRS extended various federal tax deadlines, which also apply to existing 1031 like-kind exchanges and opportunity fund investments.
April 10, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![That's Who We R Campaign Logo That's Who We R Campaign Logo](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/thats-who-we-r-evening-r-logo-1300w-867h.png?itok=aLWYOePH)
The National Association of Realtors®’ Consumer Advertising Campaign was announced Thursday as a winner of the American Society of Association Executives’ 2020 Gold Circle Award for Rebranding.
April 9, 2020
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The majority of Realtors® believe buyers and sellers will return to the market as delayed transactions following the end of the health crisis.
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NAR will fund two months of telemedicine for members who lack access to service and who register by April 15.
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NAR prepared a comprehensive overview of the bill and is offering separate, evolving guidance to help its members navigate the crisis.
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NAR makes numerous business-critical resources immediately available to all of the association’s 1.4 million members at reduced or no cost.
March 27, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![HUD Plaza in Washington, DC HUD Plaza in Washington, DC](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/hud-plaza-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=5ZFkQCWV)
HUD will grant $40 million to organizations addressing fair housing violations across the U.S. More than $1 million is being awarded within locations designated as underserved by the Qualified Opportunity Zone program, which NAR has championed since it was established in 2017 tax reform legislation.
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Nearly half of Realtors® – 48% – said home buyer interest has decreased due to the coronavirus outbreak. However, 69% of Realtors® said there’s no change in the number of homes on the market.
March 19, 2020
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![NAR DC building and U.S. Capitol building NAR DC building and U.S. Capitol building](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/nar-dc-building-and-capitol-1300w-730h.jpg?itok=Zy4V2OQg)
NAR will no longer hold the 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo in person from May 11–16 in Washington, DC. It will deliver previously-planned programming and committee meetings virtually.
March 18, 2020
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193