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From its building located steps away from the United States Capitol, NAR advocates for federal policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to own, buy and sell real property.

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Rent Control Toolkit

NAR's rent control toolkit will help you tell policymakers that encouraging new housing development is the best way to help America’s renters.

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Rent Control

Check out NAR's policy on rent control and NAR's Rent Control Toolkit to help you encourage policymakers on new housing development.

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NAR Applauds VA Home Loan Benefit Changes

June 11, 2024

The VA's revised home loan guaranty will give veterans and active-duty service members the same advantages as other buyers in the real estate market.

EPA Revises Lead Paint Disclosure Form

June 7, 2024

The changes will help agents and consumers fill out the form correctly, standardize responses and reduce errors, thereby reducing agent liability.

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Joe Ventrone: ‘An Indispensable Catalyst’

June 6, 2024

Affordable housing advocates join in thanking one of the industry’s most passionate federal policy experts for his decades of service and action.

The Advocacy Scoop with Shannon McGahn & Patrick Newton

Live from the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings

Audio

June 6, 2024

Learn about the advocacy work surrounding the settlement agreement and its impact on the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan guarantee program.

REALTORS® Come Together to ‘Tell Our Story’

June 6, 2024

NAR empowers “vocal volunteers” to use their own platforms to educate buyers and sellers about the value of a real estate pro who is a REALTOR®.

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U.S. Veterans’ Homeownership Stories

We need your help to educate lawmakers and the Administration about the importance of helping a Veteran through the homebuying process.

FHA Increases Allowable Fees for Assumable Loans

May 21, 2024

FHA doubled the allowable fees from $900 to $1,800. These are the fees mortgage servicers are allowed to charge when processing an assumable loan.

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Financial Literature Resources

NAR encourages REALTORS® and state and local REALTORS® associations to collaborate with financial education providers for age-appropriate activities.

Federal Advocacy

NAR advocates for federal policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to own, buy and sell real property.

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State & Local Advocacy

NAR provides a wide variety of resources to foster and harness the grassroots strength of the REALTOR® Party.

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The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.

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Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support the issues that are important to their profession and livelihood. Learn more.

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