Housing
Spotlight on Fair Housing at NAR’s Annual Conference
The National Association of REALTORS®’ fair housing team will present two sessions at the 2021 REALTORS® Conference & Expo that offer attendees the opportunity to explore the history of racial discrimination in real estate and to examine and overcome their own hidden biases. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Housing Affordability Continued to Improve in August
At the national level, housing affordability increased for the second consecutive month in August compared to the previous month, with the monthly mortgage payment falling by 1.1% and the median family income falling modestly by 0.7%. www.nar.realtor – Research
NAR Congratulates the Bipartisan Policy Center for Launching the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy
NAR Congratulates the Bipartisan Policy Center NAR looks forward to collaborating with Ron and the Bipartisan Policy Center to ensure every American is afforded access to homeownership. Media Contact: Tori Syrek
Window to the Law: Housing Vouchers and Fair Housing
Recent lawsuits alleging source of income discrimination for rejecting Section 8 tenants illustrate the importance of understanding and complying with state and local fair housing laws in addition to the federal Fair Housing Act. These best practices can help guide real estate professionals in this area. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Realtors® Encouraged by White House Plan to Expand Housing Supply
REALTORS® Encouraged by Plan to Expand Housing Supply The administration is working to address the housing supply crisis and prevent expansion of corporate landlords at the expense of homeownership. Media Contact: Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193
Housing Affordability and Food Sufficiency
The housing affordability crisis is an issue that has widespread budgetary implications for families. Using publicly available data, a strong connection is made between housing affordability and food insecurity in this report. www.nar.realtor – Research
4 Ways Brokers Can Become Fair Housing Leaders
For brokers who wish to go beyond compliance and embrace advocacy, a host of new fair housing groups, experiences, and courses are available. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
The Housing Conundrum
I’ve seen several housing booms and busts in my life. The biggest boom was the housing bubble in the mid-’00s, and the worst bust followed the bubble. Booms and bust have always been frequent in real estate. My Spidey senses are tingling again, however it isn’t obvious why this time – or what the outcome […]