Housing
Bright MLS Wins Award for ‘Open Housing Marketplace’ Campaign
Bright MLS has announced that its “Open Housing Marketplace” campaign, designed to increase awareness about a fair housing market, has been selected as a two-category winner (Responsible Technology and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards. Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose and mission-driven work… […]
White House Announcement on Housing
The White House announces “New Actions to Boost Housing Supply and Lower Housing Costs,” aimed at creating more affordable homes and increasing transparency in rental housing. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
January Sees a Notable Drop in Housing Starts
January saw a notable drop in housing starts across the country—dropping 14.8% from December—to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.33 million units, a 0.7% decrease below the rate in January 2023, as indicated by a new data report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The 1.33 million starts figure represents the amount of… […]
Fair Housing Month Toolkit
Download social media graphics, web graphics, and an email header and use them on your channels to show support for Homeownership Month. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Promoting Affordable Housing Via Zoning Reform
Housing is out of reach for an increasing number of Americans each day. Zoning reform offers an opportunity to go beyond affordable housing and includes equity, environmental and economic benefits. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Housing Affordability Challenges Persist in July 2023
At the national level, housing affordability was flat in July 2023 compared to the previous month. www.nar.realtor – Research
Report Housing Discrimination
If you believe your rights may have been violated, we encourage you to report housing discrimination to the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Solutions for the Housing Crisis
With the help of NAR resources, REALTOR® associations across the U.S. are rallying support to keep housing affordable and available for all. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Housing Shortage Costs Deals for a Third of REALTORS®
Inventory recently hit its lowest level since 1999, which is impacting real estate professionals’ ability to serve clients, NAR’s 2023 Member Profile finds. www.nar.realtor – Research