by Heather | Oct 15, 2019 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
Certain home sales of $400,000 and below will no longer require an appraisal, under a new rule that takes effect today. Homes that qualify for the appraisal exemption can receive an evaluation instead. This is the first time in 25 years that federal regulators have...
by Heather | Aug 28, 2019 | NAR, TSBOR
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed a rule that makes changes to how fair housing rules are interpreted, a move that critics argue could severely limit housing discrimination lawsuits going forward. HUD has proposed a rule that would...
by Heather | Jul 24, 2019 | NAR
From the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University Although household growth is returning to a more normal pace, this report shows that housing production still falls short of what is needed, which is keeping pressure on house prices and rents and eroding...
by Heather | Jul 3, 2019 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
The right home improvements could help shave energy bills by up to 35% or unlock up to $627 in annual savings, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Steve Chalk, who recently retired from his work at the department, told CNBC that a home energy assessment...
by Heather | Jun 26, 2019 | NAR
June is National Homeownership and LGBT Pride Month. NAR is recognizing the important relationship between homeownership and achieving the American Dream, and encouraging people around the country to learn more about homeownership opportunities and financial...
by Heather | Jun 10, 2019 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which was due to expire at midnight on Friday May 31st, has been extended for two weeks until June 14th. The two-week reauthorization will allow for the issuance of flood insurance policies and the renewal of...
