Of particular focus was the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, the impact of Administrative actions on the housing industry and market, and what policies should be pushed forward to improve housing supply and affordability.
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President Biden Unveils Student Debt Forgiveness Plans
The Biden administration officially announced the cancelation of $10,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers who make less than $125,000 a year.
Senate Passes Inflation Reduction Act with Slimmest Possible Margin
When one considers all the real estate tax increase proposals that were recommended over the past couple of years, the final bill is very good for the real estate industry.
The Shifting Real Estate Market With Leigh Brown
The busiest REALTORS® see the changes in the marketplace first. Once you see them, you need to educate sellers and buyers or you will get behind the REALTORS® who will figure out the shift and leapfrog you.
Window to the Law: Overview of RESPA for Real Estate Professionals
RESPA violations bring stiff penalties and the possibility of imprisonment, so it’s critical for real estate professionals to understand how RESPA’s anti-kickback rules impact transactions, as well as the interactions between settlement service providers.
Getting Familiar With the Sustainable Lifestyle
New eco-friendly home features like EV charging stations are capturing the interest of buyers coast to coast. Learn how to help them.
Tax Provisions in Schumer-Manchin Inflation Reduction Act
This latest tentative agreement would ditch all but three tax increase provisions meant to impact higher-income Americans by closing so-called “tax loopholes.” Learn more.
Flexibility Added for Housing Programs
The Treasury Department announced updates to its guidelines for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for uses aimed at increasing the affordable housing supply in the country.
House Passes NAR-Supported SECURE Notarization Act
If the legislation becomes a federal law, the SECURE Notarization Act would provide meaningful relief to America’s homeowners and prospective buyers by allowing immediate, nationwide use of remote online notarization technology.