NAR News Releases

Real Estate Daily News

• Look for the ‘R’ at the Summer Olympics May 7, 2021
  REALTORS® will have a media presence at the most anticipated global event of the summer.  
• Panelist on Clear Cooperation Objections: “Nothing We Can’t Handle” May 7, 2021
  Brokers at MLS Forum say education and communication are keys to policy acceptance.
• 3 Issues That Could Affect Second-Home Sales May 7, 2021
  Vacation-home sales are booming, but could certain policy changes threaten that?  
• 4 Emerging Trends in Real Estate Tech May 7, 2021
  Automation and artificial intelligence are simplifying many business tasks. Find out how game-changing technologies may apply to your work.
• NAR Counters Biden 1031 Proposal May 7, 2021
  The association is collecting examples of how like-kind exchanges have benefited communities.
• Diversity Grows Among NAR Membership May 6, 2021
  Member report shows experience, sales, and income differences by race, gender, and sexual orientation. From the virtual 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, May 3-14
• ‘This Isn’t a Bubble’ May 6, 2021
  Buyers may be showing concern that the market is overheating. But economists say this isn’t 2006, despite the skyrocketing prices.
• Are Existing Homes Really More Pricey Than New? May 6, 2021
  Median new-home costs are reported to be lower than the latest existing-home prices in an unusual switch. But here's what those stats are missing.
• As Competition Tightens, Brokerages Offer Consumer Incentives May 6, 2021
  “Vaxications” and community benefits play a role in programs designed to attract customers.
• Could AI Become Your ‘Secret Weapon’? May 6, 2021
  View some of the ways artificial intelligence can help to enhance property valuations, turn more buyers into homeowners, and even predict where your next client may come from. From the virtual 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, May 3-14

Florida Realtors® News

• Fla. Crowdfunding Firm Pleads Guilty to Fraud May 7, 2021
  The newest type of real estate investing still carries risk: A Jacksonville crowdfunding firm owner pleaded guilty to mail fraud when some projects didn’t fully fund.
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• Buyers Want a Custom Home? It May Take 18 Months May 7, 2021
  There are pros and cons to buying a new vs. existing home, but it’s taking a longer time to complete a new one – about four months more than it did two years ago.
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• The Nation’s Realtor Members Become More Diverse May 7, 2021
  In 2001, 10% of Realtors were nonwhite; in 2020, that number rose to 24%, according to a study on career choice released by NAR. However, whites had the highest median number of transactions (7) compared to Blacks and Asians (2), Hispanics (3) and LGBTQ+ members (5).
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• Owner Tests Appraisers, Finds Higher Value if White May 7, 2021
  After two appraisals, a Black owner removed ethnic art, asked a white male to act as her rep, and added $100K to her appraisal. “Comps” choices may have played a role.
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• The Real Estate Market Isn’t in a Bubble – It Just Isn’t May 7, 2021
  Rising home prices and recession memories have convinced some buyers that a bubble will pop and prices will drop. But it’s just too much demand and too little supply.
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• Fla. Takes First Step to Launch Rental Assistance Program May 6, 2021
  DCF, the Fla. department charged with distributing $850M of federal funds to assist with rental assistance, introduced a dedicated website to get funds to landlords and utility companies. Applications should be available soon, and payments can be direct-deposited into business accounts.
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• Court Strikes Down CDC’s Eviction Ban May 5, 2021
  A U.S. District Court judge called the CDC’s eviction ban unlawful, effectively ending it. The DOJ already appealed the decision, but a stay has not yet been requested.
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• Fla. County Approves ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ May 5, 2021
  Renters in unincorporated Hillsborough County cannot be denied based on lawful income, including tenants who use Section 8 housing vouchers. Landlords must also give tenants a list of housing rights and provide a notice for late fees.
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• Most Agents Have Ridiculously-Easy-to-Guess Passwords May 5, 2021
  Hackers breaking into your account – or a broker’s account via the agent with the weakest password – start with “12345” and “password,” the most common in the industry.
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• Canada Proposes 1% Tax on Foreign-Owned Property May 5, 2021
  Trade wars could impact real estate: Starting in 2022, Americans who own Canadian summer homes may be required to pay a 1% tax on underutilized, foreign-owned homes.
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