Diversified Real Estate Firms
NAR's Real Estate Services group works in collaboration with the Real Estate Services Advisory Board to support diversified real estate firms.
WHAT'S NEW
November 18, 2008
November 2008 RES Update
Topics in this month's edition include NAR's four-point legislative plan, the latest developments on RESPA, 2009 conforming loan limits, and highlights from the 2008 REALTORS® Conference and Expo.
November 17, 2008
HUD Posts Final RESPA Rule
HUD's new final RESPA rule was officially published today in the Federal Register. There will be a one year implementation period with mandatory compliance beginning January 1, 2010. In response to comments made by NAR and other industry and consumer groups, HUD made significant changes to the proposed rule published last March. Based upon an initial reading of the 341-page rule, the changes indicate that HUD listened carefully to NAR's comments and made revisions to address the concerns of both industry and consumers. HUD received nearly 12,000 comment letters, with 6,000 coming from NAR members. NAR will continue its review to determine whether HUD adequately addressed NAR concerns.
NAR Initial Analysis of Rule
November 13, 2008
HUD Issues Final RESPA Rule
HUD Secretary Preston today announced the release of HUD's new RESPA final rule. It is anticipated that the official publication of the final rule in the Federal Register will take place on Monday, November 17th.
Market Reports and Analysis
Credit Crisis Information and Resources
"Introduction to Short Sales for the Real Estate Professional" Webinar
Recently, Freddie Mac held a webinar conference call entitled "Introduction to Short Sales for the Real Estate Professional". The following topics were discussed: Freddie Mac's mission to homeowners; key statistics on delinquencies and workouts; understanding the real estate professional's perspective on the current environment; retention and liquidation workout options; and a focus on short sales.
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The latest data and information from NAR’s Research Division
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RESPA
Compliance information and other resources useful to REALTORS® and other real estate professionals.
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Federal Issues
View the latest from NAR’s Government Affairs and Regulatory Industry Relations on what NAR is working on in Congress and the Executive branch.
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Legal Resources
Useful information and updates on legal issues affecting the industry and how you do business
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About Consumers
Information, data, and resources on consumers
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Additional Links
Links to information, tools, resources from NAR and other sources that are valuable to diversified real estate firms, their agents and employees, and the public.
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