Kevin Sears’ Update from the Road in Chicago
Louisiana REALTORS® • June 21, 2024
Earlier this week President Kevin Sears visited NAR's Chicago headquarters. While there, Kevin recorded his latest On the Road video, where he addresses the new Board of Directors governance structure and shares positive updates on both NAR membership and the Veteran's Administration recent decisions around the VA loan product.
Watch Kevin's video here to also learn about additional member benefits, including the recently released Written Buyer Agreements 101; the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation course, offered at no cost through 2024; and an upcoming Broker Power Hour. Stay tuned for Kevin's next update.
NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on state and local tax (SALT) deductions . This guide explains federal tax law changes that temporarily quadruple the amount of state and local taxes (SALT) that taxpayers can deduct and will make homeownership more accessible and affordable, especially for people in higher-tax states. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: Assistance Programs Real Estate Auctions Working with a Real Estate Attorney Making Your Home More Energy Efficient Buying a Historic Property Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on August 6, which will cover packing tips and tricks.
The Louisiana REALTORS® Board of Directors will elect six (6) LR At-Large Directors at its October 8th meeting. Qualifications and an application for the position can be found below.
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