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.
A big win for real estate as Dept. of Labor issues rule allowing independent contractors to participate in association health plans. Supreme Court rules in favor of brick-and-mortar businesses over online retailers in Internet tax fairness decision. Flood insurance Call for Action is out. NAR hosts meeting on reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Also, it’s National Home Ownership Month but discrimination persists. And the latest on home sales.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reassessed which areas are considered rural for its several assistance programs, including federally backed loans from the Rural Housing Service. The latest Voice for Real Estate walks your members through how to check if their area’s status has changed. Other stories in the video: Small changes by the federal government make it easier for homeowners to get private flood insurance, a technology symposium makes clear all types of real estate brokerage models are competitive today, and brokers share success tips at the recent Brokers Summit.