NAR’s Kevin Sears: We need to ‘show everybody that we as Realtors are pro-consumer’

At the end of his historic two-year term as president of the National Association of Realtors, Kevin Sears reflects on his legacy, the DOJ, 50-year mortgages and more. Continue reading

2025 a banner year for mortgage deregulation and legislation

“We don’t just have a seat at the table,” Mortgage Bankers Association CEO Bob Broeksmit told members in Las Vegas. “We’re near the head of the table — and we’re speaking loud and clear.” Continue reading

Yes, it’s a ‘big, beautiful bill’ — for the real estate industry at least

Housing trade groups — including NAR, MBA and NAHB — like tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses, and urge lawmakers to put the bill on Trump’s desk Continue reading

How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ may impact real estate

The sweeping bill was passed in the House on Thursday and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Industry players were pleased by some of the bill’s business-friendly tax provisions and other measures that may aid in homebuyer affordability. Continue reading