Facing an array of controversies, challenges, scandals and legal troubles on multiple fronts, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is entering 2025 with a lot of work to do. As policy changes shook up the basic structure of real estate, and pressure ramped up on other foundational industry practices, brokers looked to NAR more than…
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Buffalo, New York, keeps its title as the hottest housing for 2025, boasting more affordable home prices along with the rest of the top 10 markets, according to a new report from Zillow. “Construction that keeps pace with an area’s growth remains a crucial piece of keeping homes available and accessible,” said Skylar Olsen, Zillow…
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The Federal Reserve’s chief banking regulator will resign in February, avoiding a potential showdown with President-elect Donald Trump who was expected to replace him. Michael Barr will step down as vice chair for supervision at the Federal Reserve on February 28 but retain his position as Fed governor until 2026. The announcement comes amid speculation…
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and 15 state attorneys general are suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the adoption of energy codes, impacting the availability of affordable housing. Plaintiffs are suing for declaratory and injunctive relief related to Section 109 of…
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