Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud.
NAR highlights why brokerages need a social media policy to ensure legal compliance, protect reputations and uphold ethical standards online.
Twenty-five cities and counties sued over SB 180, saying the law freezes local growth rules through 2027, violates home-rule authority and limits planning autonomy.
At the Realtors® Legislative Meetings in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual that were effective on June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). But that’s not all — there were several other changes made to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual the same day.
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the state requires updated flood disclosures for home sales and rentals, including all flooding and repair assistance received.
Expert Michael Nizich advises using strong passwords, multifactor authentication, credit locks and password managers to avoid scams and safeguard your information.
Contract signings went up on lower mortgage rates nationwide. In the South, they rose 3.1% in August and were up 4.2% compared a year ago.
Real estate professionals who adapt social media strategies and combine them with personal outreach maintain steady leads despite market shifts.
NAR identified eight programs that could be affected if Congress misses the Sept. 30 deadline, including home loans, flood insurance and housing services.
Mortgage rates rose last week despite the interest rate cut, but experts remain optimistic as more inventory and strong markets could boost home sales soon.
