The Voice for Real Estate
By Nat'l Association of REALTORS®
The Voice for Real EstateOct 15, 2019
85: GDPR, AMCs, Midyear Mtgs, Infrastructure
Brokers and associations face changes to their data collection activities as a European Union rule to protect privacy takes effect. AMC-ordered appraisals don't overvalue property at a higher rate than appraisals ordered by lenders.
#102: FHA condo loans, NAR iOi Summit, Reducing food waste | September 2019
Big changes to FHA condo loans coming in October 2019; a look inside NAR's 2nd Innovation, Opportunity & Investment Summit; and a new effort to reduce food waste and feed the hungry.
This week’s podcast is sponsored by the REALTOR Benefits® program.
#101: Foreign purchases of U.S. Homes, YPN ice bucket challenge, more | August 2019
The REALTOR® profile is getting larger on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, foreign purchases of U.S. homes dropped significantly in the last 12 months, and young real estate professionals are getting soaked for a good cause. Hear these stories and more in our show for the week of Aug. 5, 2019.
This week's podcast is sponsored by the REALTOR Benefits® program.
#100: VA home loan change, REALTOR® community service, RPAC investor benefits, and more | July 2019
REALTORS® mentoring REALTORS® in community service, major investors to RPAC getting a special edition of REALTOR® Magazine, and a change to the VA home loan program: Hear these stories and more in our show for the week of July 8.
This week’s podcast is sponsored by the REALTOR Benefits® program.
#99: Special Edition: 2019 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings | May 2019
REALTORS® told Capitol Hill lawmakers about the key issues that impact our industry and our hometowns. Also: RPAC celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Board of Directors elects NAR’s 2020 Leadership, That’s Who We R investment is renewed, and President Trump addresses REALTORS® in Washington.
This week’s podcast is sponsored by the REALTOR® Benefits Program.
#98: FHA Tightening, Gen X, Floods, Fair Housing | April 2019
Loan applicants could be affected as Federal Housing Administration (FHA) tightens standards for higher-risk borrowers. REALTORS® step up to help in the aftermath of Midwestern floods but help is needed, and Gen Xers are buying bigger homes to accommodate multigenerational families.
This weeks's podcast is sponsored by the REALTOR Benefits® program.
#97: Self-employed Loans, Data security, Staging, Federal Policy | April 2019
Agents earning commission income should find lenders more receptive to their home loan applications. Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac's changes to their automated underwriting program makes it less risky for lenders.
This podcast is sponsored by the REALTOR Benefits® Program.
#96: NAR's Ad Campaign, That's Who We R; Affordability; Firms; Email scams | March 2019
NAR's 2019 national ad campaign showcases REALTORS®' commitment to their Code of Ethics and advocacy work on behalf of communities. Recent changes to tax deductions are hurting housing affordability for new buyers. Get help on identifying whether an email that looks to be from NAR is real or a scam, and more.
#95: Mortgage Reform, Are your texts legal?, Rural home Loans | February 2019
To protect 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be given new charters that turn them into utilities with private shareholders and federal backing for catastrophic losses, NAR says. The association's proposal was introduced at a policy forum it hosted in early February.
#94: What you can't say to an appraiser, Government shutdown, Rental Income clarification, | January 2019
A review of IRS guidance on rental income and the 20% income deduction. Plus, Vince Malta speaks before the House Financial Services Committee.
#93: NAR & The FBI: Wire Fraud; How REALTORS® help communities; Balancing development and environmental needs | December 2018
NAR leaders met with the FBI on wire fraud in home sale transactions. REALTORS® won on two federal issues: a revamped Waters of the U.S. rule, and a provision in a new farm law. A new report shows REALTORS® are involved in their community, and NAR provides 2019's economic outlook
#92: Remote Notarization, Election Results and the 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo | November 2018
Remote notarization becoming a reality, REALTORS® win big in midterm elections, & updates from the 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
#91: Health Insurance, Meals Deduction, Elections | October 2018
Association health plans, business meals deduction, midterm elections and the 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
#90: Hurricane Florence Relief, 20% Deduction, Getting More Listings; Fannie and Freddie Changes, Inventory Shortages | September 2018
What you should be doing to take the new 20 percent business income deduction for the 2018 tax year. Plus, housing inventory shortages, and more.
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#89: A tax win for REALTORS®, Can you afford retirement? | August 2018
The IRS agrees with NAR that real estate brokerages shouldn't be subject to a restriction on the 20 percent business income deduction enacted last year as part of the tax reform law that applies to other types of brokerages. Also covered in the video: financial wellness, housing sustainability, home price trends, and ideas from fast-growing brokerages on how to give consumers what they want.
#88: Congress Extends Flood insurance, Influx of Agents, Commercial, iOi | August 2018
In a big win for REALTORS®, flood insurance is extended. Lots of opportunities in commercial investment in smaller markets. Home sales slow as inventories remain a problem. More agents are in the business. Fewer international investors are buying U.S. homes. The upcoming iOi Summit promises competitive advantage.
#87: Real Estate Professionals now Eligible for Association Health Plans, Flood Insurance Deadline Approaches | June 2018
Topics include Flood insurance Call for Action, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform and Internet Tax Fairness.
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#86: Competition in Real Estate, New Bank Deregulation Laws, Ethics Violations
Competition in residential real estate has never been greater, speakers at a federal panel on the issue said. Also covered is the impact of the bank deregulation bill enacted into law last month, how stepped-up ethics enforcement will affect members, home sales trends and why landscaping is important to buyers.