Podcasts by The Voice for Real Estate

85: GDPR, AMCs, Midyear Mtgs, Infrastructure from 2019-10-15T15:53:52

Brokers and associations face changes to their data collection activities as a European Union rule to protect privacy takes effect. AMC-ordered appraisals don't overvalue property at a higher ra...

#102: FHA condo loans, NAR iOi Summit, Reducing food waste | September 2019 from 2019-09-03T15:00

Big changes to FHA condo loans coming in October 2019; a look inside NAR's 2nd Innovation, Opportunity & Investment Summit; and a new effort to reduce food waste and feed the hungry.  <...

#101: Foreign purchases of U.S. Homes, YPN ice bucket challenge, more | August 2019 from 2019-08-05T15:00

The REALTOR® profile is getting larger on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, foreign purchases of U.S. homes dropped significantly in the last 12 months, and young real estate professionals are getting...

#100: VA home loan change, REALTOR® community service, RPAC investor benefits, and more | July 2019 from 2019-07-08T15:00

REALTORS® mentoring REALTORS® in community service, major investors to RPAC getting a special edition of REALTOR® Magazine, and a change to the VA home loan program: Hear these stories and more ...

#99: Special Edition: 2019 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings | May 2019 from 2019-05-30T15:00

REALTORS® told Capitol Hill lawmakers about the key issues that impact our industry and our hometowns. Also: RPAC celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Board of Directors elects NAR’s 2020 Leader...

#98: FHA Tightening, Gen X, Floods, Fair Housing | April 2019 from 2019-04-23T15:00

Loan applicants could be affected as Federal Housing Administration (FHA) tightens standards for higher-risk borrowers. REALTORS® step up to help in the aftermath of Midwestern floods but help i...

#97: Self-employed Loans, Data security, Staging, Federal Policy | April 2019 from 2019-04-05T15:00

Agents earning commission income should find lenders more receptive to their home loan applications. Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac's changes to their automated underwriting program makes it less risky ...

#96: NAR's Ad Campaign, That's Who We R; Affordability; Firms; Email scams | March 2019 from 2019-03-12T15:00

NAR's 2019 national ad campaign showcases REALTORS®' commitment to their Code of Ethics and advocacy work on behalf of communities. Recent changes to tax deductions are hurting housing affordabi...

#95: Mortgage Reform, Are your texts legal?, Rural home Loans | February 2019 from 2019-02-13T16:00

To protect 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be given new charters that turn them into utilities with private shareholders and federal backing for catastrophic los...

#94: What you can't say to an appraiser, Government shutdown, Rental Income clarification, | January 2019 from 2019-01-23T17:00

A review of IRS guidance on rental income and the 20% income deduction. Plus, Vince Malta speaks before the House Financial Services Committee.

#93: NAR & The FBI: Wire Fraud; How REALTORS® help communities; Balancing development and environmental needs | December 2018 from 2018-12-18T17:00

NAR leaders met with the FBI on wire fraud in home sale transactions. REALTORS® won on two federal issues: a revamped Waters of the U.S. rule, and a provision in a new farm law. A new report sho...

#92: Remote Notarization, Election Results and the 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo | November 2018 from 2018-11-19T17:00

Remote notarization becoming a reality, REALTORS® win big in midterm elections, & updates from the 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.

#91: Health Insurance, Meals Deduction, Elections | October 2018 from 2018-10-17T16:00

Association health plans, business meals deduction, midterm elections and the 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.

#90: Hurricane Florence Relief, 20% Deduction, Getting More Listings; Fannie and Freddie Changes, Inventory Shortages | September 2018 from 2018-09-28T16:00

What you should be doing to take the new 20 percent business income deduction for the 2018 tax year. Plus, housing inventory shortages, and more.

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#89: A tax win for REALTORS®, Can you afford retirement? | August 2018 from 2018-08-21T18:00

The IRS agrees with NAR that real estate brokerages shouldn't be subject to a restriction on the 20 percent business income deduction enacted last year as part of the tax reform law that applies...

#88: Congress Extends Flood insurance, Influx of Agents, Commercial, iOi | August 2018 from 2018-08-13T18:00

In a big win for REALTORS®, flood insurance is extended. Lots of opportunities in commercial investment in smaller markets. Home sales slow as inventories remain a problem. More agents are in th...

#87: Real Estate Professionals now Eligible for Association Health Plans, Flood Insurance Deadline Approaches | June 2018 from 2018-06-27T19:00

Topics include Flood insurance Call for Action, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform and Internet Tax Fairness.

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#86: Competition in Real Estate, New Bank Deregulation Laws, Ethics Violations from 2018-06-12T16:00

Competition in residential real estate has never been greater, speakers at a federal panel on the issue said. Also covered is the impact of the bank deregulation bill enacted into law last month...