Stacey Moncrieff

3 weeks ago | nar.realtor | Stacey Moncrieff

© Vadym Pastukh / iStock / Getty Images Plus At its June 5 meeting, The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors approved policy language changes related to Article 10 of the NAR Code of Ethics. Article 10, which prohibits REALTORS® from denying equal professional services and employment opportunities based on protected characteristics, remains unchanged.

3 weeks ago | nar.realtor | Stacey Moncrieff

REALTORS® meet with legislators on Capitol Hill. The National Association of REALTORS® demonstrated continued strength this week with roughly 7,500 members traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with their members of Congress on the association’s advocacy priorities. The Capitol Hill visits were part of NAR’s 2025 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. NAR Treasurer Craig Sanford told the Board of Directors at its June 5 meeting that membership remains ahead of forecast.

3 weeks ago | nar.realtor | Stacey Moncrieff

“I’m honored, and I’m humbled,” says Jim Cormier, regarding his selection as 2025 recipient of the National Association of REALTORS® Distinguished Service Award. You can’t put it into words.”The DSA is the highest honor NAR bestows on a member, apart from the presidency, and recognizes an unwavering commitment to the organization and the real estate industry. At NAR’s June 5 Board of Directors meeting, Cormier was recognized as one of two new DSAs, along with Brooke Hunt of Flower Mound, Texas.

3 weeks ago | nar.realtor | Stacey Moncrieff

Speaking during the 2025 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said he expects rate cuts this fall will shore up sales. Real estate pros know homeownership is the dream of most Americans, and a recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York confirms it: A large majority of renters say they would prefer to own a home—more than 70%, compared with less than 15% who say they prefer to rent.

1 month ago | nar.realtor | Stacey Moncrieff

Relevant to members. Effective in the public arena. National Association REALTORS® communications took a step forward on both fronts today with the announcement of two executive appointments. Beginning May 31, Bennett Richardson joins NAR as senior vice president of marketing and communications, and Raffi Williams joins as vice president of communications.