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New Construction Home – 133 37th St. Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243

133 37th St. Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Listing courtesy of Stacey Burns – BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HS FOX & ROACH sic $2,450,000 Est. Mortgage $15,537/mo* 6 Beds5 Baths3250 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 133 37th St. Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Introducing 133 37th St. East unit in Sea Isle City, …

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Tools to Promote Stable Housing

REALTORS® can play a pivotal role in helping state and local governments develop innovative housing stabilization policies for those experiencing ongoing effects from the pandemic. Real estate professionals can also work with federal agencies to help former clients and other individuals who are struggling to find resources to help them remain in their homes. This …

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Why Bipartisanship Matters

Following a divisive year in politics, speakers at the 2021 virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings(link is external)’ Federal Legislative & Political Forum discussed President Joe Biden’s efforts to unify the nation and the legislative outlook for the 117th Congress. While acknowledging that the political atmosphere is more polarized than ever, CNN political commentator Van Jones and …

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Sea Isle City Vacation Home – 4602 Central Ave #2, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243

4602 Central Ave #2, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Listing courtesy of Matthew Brunner – FERGUSON-DECHERT, INC $859,995 Est. Mortgage $5,543/mo*3 Beds1 Bath780 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 23 39th St. #1, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Do not miss this great corner unit that’s open and private at the same …

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Housing Disparities

The Biden administration announces new measures focusing on homeownership and small business development to close racial wealth gaps. The Biden administration is zeroing in on homeownership and small business development as avenues to close racial wealth gaps, announcing a spate of new programs Tuesday aimed at supporting communities of color and disadvantaged neighborhoods. The announcement …

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NAR Ad Campaign Recognized for Fair Housing Commitment

The National Association of REALTORS®’ fair housing campaign, “The Fight for Fair,” speaks out against all forms of discrimination in housing and emphasizes the association’s commitment to fair housing. The campaign—which declares “fairness is worth fighting for, and we won’t stop until the fight is won”—has been recognized for its messaging with several awards recently. …

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Another Chance to Defend Independent Contractor Status

A U.S. Senate committee held a hearing Thursday on the proposed Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which targets the independent contractor status of millions of Americans. The National Association of REALTORS® vowed that even though parts of the bill face steep resistance on Capitol Hill, the NAR advocacy team will remain vigilant and engaged …

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HUD Allocates $47M to Fight Housing Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is distributing $47.4 million to housing organizations to help promote fair housing nationwide—new funding the National Association of REALTORS® has been advocating for to combat housing discrimination. The grants are being awarded to 120 national and local fair housing organizations. “The fair housing groups HUD funds are …

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Give Buyer Clients Solid Reasons to Skip Love Letters

NAR’s new “Window to the Law” video exposes the red flags buyers’ notes to sellers can raise in a transaction. The National Association of REALTORS® is continuing to warn its members about the use of buyer love letters to help their clients’ offers stand out from the competition. The letters buyers write to emphasize their …

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NAR Files Petition Opposing Department of Justice Action

The National Association of REALTORS® today filed a petition in federal district court in Washington, D.C., to quash a U.S. Department of Justice request that reneges on the terms of a settlement agreement. The agreement, focused on various multiple listing service policies, was approved by the Justice Department in November 2020. In a news release …

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Spotlight on Fair Housing at NAR’s Annual Conference

Implicit bias and the historically difficult path to homeownership for communities of color will be highlighted at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo. The National Association of REALTORS®’ fair housing team will present two sessions at the 2021 REALTORS® Conference & Expo(link is external) that offer attendees the opportunity to explore the history of racial discrimination …

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Rebuilding Costs May Exceed Fire Victims’ Insurance

Victims of the recent Colorado blaze, which was the most destructive wildfire in the state’s history, may soon learn that rising construction costs have increased the cost of rebuilding beyond what their insurance coverage allows. About 1,000 homes were destroyed in Colorado’s Marshall Fire, which destroyed homes and businesses in the suburbs between Denver and …

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