Housing
NAR Thanks Senator Tim Kaine for Reintroducing “The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2024″
The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2024 will provide clear and consistent non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people in housing by adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protected characteristics under the Fair Housing Act. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Fair Housing Groups Sue Florida Over Property Ownership Restrictions
The watchdog organizations are fighting a wave of state efforts to block property ownership by certain foreign buyers. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
‘3by30’ Housing Goal: Making Progress But Still More Work to Do
The housing initiative celebrates its third anniversary and recommits to raising Black homeownership levels to rates never seen before—all by 2030. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
National Housing Conference Honors NAR’s Joe Ventrone with Lifetime Achievement Award
Joe Ventrone Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award Mr. Ventrone was recognized for the work he has done in making significant strides in addressing the nation’s critical shortage of affordable… Media Contact: Tori Syrek
RE/MAX Publishes April 2024 Housing Report
RE/MAX has published its latest monthly report tracking updates to the national housing market (based on survey results of 50 metro areas). The report goes up to April 2024, which a press release noted is often the beginning of a summer pick-up for home sales. RE/MAX’s findings indicate this April won’t be any different. RE/MAX… […]
NAR Honors Fair Housing Month, Announces 2024 Fair Housing Champion Award Winners
2024 Fair Housing Champion Award Winners Announced Award recipients are celebrated for contributions to communities and efforts in promoting homeownership to individuals from all backgrounds. Media Contact: Tori Syrek Fair Housing
NAR Applauds White House Announcement Addressing Land Use Barriers and Housing Production
Biden Addresses Land Use Barriers, Housing Production NAR has long advocated for promoting and accelerating housing production, and lauds the White House’s plan to increase the affordable housing… Media Contact: Tori Syrek
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… […]