Home Buyers and Sellers

New Tax Credit for First-time Homebuyers Available

(July 30, 2008) A $7,500 tax credit is now available for any qualified purchase between April 8, 2008 and June 30, 2009, as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.

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Understand the Housing and Economic Recovery Act >

How NAR Represents Consumers’ Interests

From educating consumers about the housing market to supporting private property rights, NAR enables more Americans to achieve and protect the dream of homeownership.

NAR Reaffirms Pledge to Every American's Fair Housing Right >
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Why Use a REALTOR®

Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise of a REALTOR® in the sales process. And only REALTORS®, who are members of the National Association of REALTORS®, follow a time-tested Code of Ethics, where other real estate licensees may not.

Learn what the Code of Ethics means for consumers >
More reasons why it’s better to use a REALTOR® >

Help Buying or Selling a Home

Want to educate yourself on the finer points of buying or selling a home? NAR and your local REALTOR® can help.

Feature: Preparing for Homeownership

Guide to Buying vs. Renting >
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NAR Guide to Home Buying
NAR Guide to Home Selling

Play NAR’s Member-Supported Television and Radio Ads

The ads highlight the importance of choosing a REALTOR® when buying or selling a home, cover the honesty and integrity REALTORS® bring to the process, and illustrate why it's better to use a REALTOR® than try to sell yourself.
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Guide to Buying vs. Renting

The guide contains statistics and studies on home owners and renters as well as financing options and tips.
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NAR Defends the Mortgage Interest Deduction

NAR stands in opposition to the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform, which may recommend converting this century-long deduction into a tax credit. Reducing the tax benefits of homeownership could endanger property values.
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