Check out NAR’s response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s request for input on how it should set the upfront fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
NAR Responds to FHFA on Rental Housing Policy
NAR believes an additional layer of federal regulations will only serve to create confusion among housing providers, lenders, and renters.
NAR Warns Bank Regulators of Impact of Basel III Proposal
Banks’ ability to provide mortgage lenders with lines of credit as well as support for the commercial and construction industries could be affected.
Administration Announces Updates for Housing Supply and Multifamily Housing
The White House released two announcements last week, outlining actions to boost the housing supply, and offering guidance for multifamily properties.
Upcoming Legislative Activity Important to Real Estate, Week of July 24
Issues this week: artificial intelligence, climate change, rural small businesses, health care, and more.
Biden Administration Announces New Steps in Rental Housing “Junk Fees”
Check out the three new action steps announced by the White House in its crackdown on rental housing junk fees.
New FinCEN Director Named
Learn more about Andrea Gacki, the new Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
EPA Proposes New Regulations on Lead-Based Paint Dust
Find out what the proposed EPA regulations to strengthen requirements for the removal of lead-based paint dust mean to REALTORS® and property managers.
Upcoming Legislative Activity Important to Real Estate, Week of July 10
Issues this week: abusive land contracts, the future of FEMA, oversight of the Federal Trade Commission, reports of fraud in pandemic lending programs.
President Biden Vetoes WOTUS Resolution
President Biden vetoed the congressionally passed resolution that would have rescinded his Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation.