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.
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Construction Update: Act Nos. 239 and 422 Eric Landry, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Louisiana REALTORS® Counsel
NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on how the VA Home Loan offers a great path to homeownership for current and former military service members. 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: NEW: What Is the VA Home Loan Guaranty? 10 Tips for Packing Smartly for a Move State and Local Tax (SALT) Deductions Buying a Historic Property Making Your Home More Energy Efficient Working with a Real Estate Attorney 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 the next consumer guide, which outlines requirements for private mortgage insurance and how it protects lenders and consumers.
