REALTORS Having Meaningful Impact

LOUISIANA REALTORS • June 17, 2020

Message From National Association of Realtors Vince Malta


Some are calling these troubling times. For REALTORS®, however, I call this a time when we can have a meaningful impact. It's a time for us to be leaders around the issues of community, race, and inclusion.

I hope you'll take a few minutes to watch the two-part video I recorded last week, part of our "Pivot in Place" video series. In it, I highlight the significant new steps we're taking in the areas of equal housing opportunity and community rebuilding, and I encourage brokerages to initiate conversations within their own companies about how they can deliver on the promise of racial equality and inclusivity.

 

As REALTORS®, we're constantly evolving our practices to be in tune with changes in the economic and technology landscape – and now, of course, with health and safety protocols. If we put our entrepreneurial mindset toward healing the racial divide, just think what we can accomplish for the good of our industry, our citizens, and our country.


Thank you.

Vince Malta

Consumer Guide Update: State and Local Tax (SALT) Deductions

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 28, 2025
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.

Now Accepting: 2026 At-Large Board of Directors Applications

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 25, 2025
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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A Breakdown of Top Client Questions REALTORS® Hear — And How to Respond

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 16, 2025
From flood zones to hurricane season, Louisiana clients have big questions. Learn how REALTORS® can confidently respond with local insights that build trust and close deals.
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