Latest INFO from NAR

President's Podcast: What's Coming Up in Congress

Fresh off of victories in getting the tax credit closing deadline and flood insurance extended, NAR President Vicki Cox Golder outlines what major legislative issues are looming for the real estate industry. These include the financial reform bill, the 502 single-family rural housing loan guarantee program, and carried interest, which impacts commercial real estate. Listen to the podcast

Small Business Lending Bill Advances to Senate Floor

NAR is urging the Senate to OK legislation that would create a $30 billion small business loan fund. NAR also wants the bill to allow credit unions to increase loans to commercial real estate. Similar legislation has passed the house but Senate prospects are unclear. For more information, contact Vijay Yadlapati at 202-383-1090 or vyadlapati@realtors.org

Webinar: How REALTORS® FCU Can Help You

The REALTORS® Federal Credit Union (REALTORS® FCU), created by the National Association of REALTORS®, serves the unique financial needs of REALTORS® and Associations. Join Tom Glatt, President and CEO, to learn more about their competitive interest and dividend rates, which make it a perfect complement to your existing financial portfolio. In addition, REALTORS® FCU has a Partner Program designed to enhance the benefits you already provide to your members. Register for the webinar at 10 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, July 20, and for instructions on accessing the one-hour session.

New REALTORS(R) Land Institute Course

“Beyond Property Lines: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know About Land” is a course for practitioners who are interested in jump-starting their knowledge about land. Land transactions are complex and require specialized knowledge—from survey methodology to mineral rights. Members can attend the premiere of this new half-day course on Nov. 3, 2010, at the NAR Conference & Expo in New Orleans. Keith Morris, Accredited Land Consultant with Farmers National Company, will serve as instructor.