On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, NOMAR President Craig Mirambell will dive into an analysis of the residential real estate market at the University of New Orleans 2024 Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecasts. Plus, other regional and industry leaders will discuss the metropolitan New Orleans economy and real estate markets. NOMAR is proud to be a 9-year partner …
Pancakes & Politics: The State of Housing in Black America Community Forum
Dive into a meaningful discussion on the state of housing in the Black community with New Orleans REALTISTS on April 11th, Fair Housing Day. Share insights, solutions, and solidarity over delicious pancakes. Don’t miss out on feeding both your mind and soul. Thursday, April 11 from 9 AM-11 AM at SUNO College of Business & Public Administration, 6803 Press St, …
How Fair Housing Training Helps You Live Your Values
Listen to this argument for continuing fair housing education as an opportunity to challenge yourself and your business practices for the better. The REALTOR® to REALTOR® Series: How Fair Housing Training Helps You Live Your Values Many real estate professionals may think all they need to know about fair housing is what the law requires of them. “It’s more than just the …
LACDB.com New Platform Training
Learn the new Moody’s CRE platform! NOMAR members who join the Commercial Investment Division receive discounted access to the Louisiana Commercial Database (LACDB), which is transitioning to a new software platform. LACDB’s partnership with Catylist provides wide-ranging research, robust prospecting information, and a suite of reporting and marketing tools. Trainings will be held in the 3rd floor classroom at the …
A Journey Through Fair Housing History
April 11th will mark the 56th anniversary of the passage of the landmark Fair Housing Act, which prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, and, as amended, sex, handicap, and family status. The legislation was a significant step forward in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality, forming a foundation …
NAR and MBA Urge GSEs and Regulators to Confirm Support for Buyer Financing
By Ken Fears This article originally appeared in the March 27, 2024 NAR Washington Report here. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) along with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Federal Housing Authority, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac seeking confirmation that homebuyers will continue to have access to mortgage credit after the proposed …
NAR Submits Comments to Department of Veterans Affairs on Allowable Fees
By Jeremy Green This article originally appeared in the March 27, 2024 NAR Washington Report here. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) submitted a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), urging them to revise its policies pertaining to fees veterans cannot pay when using their VA home loan benefit. Under VA policies, veterans using the home loan benefit are prohibited …
All About Paragon Connect
Paragon Connect will be available April 1, 2024 for certain brokerages that have elected to convert from Matrix. The platform offers one seamless experience for your day-to-day work – whether you’re on the go, at your desk or anywhere in between. This mobile-first MLS system was built to work on all devices. You can manage it all from your phone, …
NAR Litigation and Settlement Updates
The Truth About the Settlement Agreement March 22, 2024 Misinformation has been pervasive in the media over real estate commissions. Here are the facts you should know. (Read more…) NAR Settlement Briefing Video March 22, 2024 Resources: Files NAR Settlement Overview updated 3/22/24 Litigation FAQs updated 04/04/24 Financing FAQs updated 04/04/24 Settlement Fact Sheet updated 3/26/24 News Release – Correcting the Record: NAR …
New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® Names New Executive Management Team
NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 6, 2023) — The New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (NOMAR), an association with over 7,900 members throughout the ten-parish region, has announced the appointment of the organization’s new executive management team: Alice Clark as Chief Executive Officer, Bailey D. Morse as Chief Operating Officer, and Brianne Byrley as Chief People Officer. Alice Clark, NOMAR’s new CEO, …