“REALTORS® are relieved that home buyers will retain access to affordable mortgage options as the FHFA continues purchasing qualified loans in forbearance through next month. A strong housing market has helped lead our nation’s recovery process, but the U.S. economy remains in a precarious position as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With this move in the right direction, NAR hopes the FHFA will continue working to stabilize markets and provide housing security for more Americans through this and other longer-term initiatives.” —NAR President Vince Malta

COVID-19 likely will have a lasting influence on home styles.

A strong online presence, especially during these days of major uncertainty in business and the world, will help you be seen as a steady and knowledgeable professional.

Has your YPN made great strides over the past year despite the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you hosting events in new ways? Is member engagement up? We want to hear about it!

Housing’s resiliency against the pandemic is “remarkable,” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said to REALTORS® attending a virtual conference.

Before publicly recommitting to fair housing principles, REALTORS® have to acknowledge why this move is necessary, experts say.

One solution for building more affordable housing lies in “mini opportunity zones.”