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We are excited to announce a new overall look and feel for this publication. Beginning today, Navigate With NAR is REALTOR® NEWS NOW!
Just as the National Association of REALTORS® is ever-evolving, so too are our publications. You can still count on the same high-quality content you’ve known to expect since this newsletter launched—but now there’s a fresh look and feel.
Over the next few days, we’ll also be bringing you the latest from NAR NXT 2025. Whether you’re at the event or tuning in through this newsletter, don’t miss the latest content, which is featured below.
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National Association of REALTORS® CEO Nykia Wright and 2024-2025 President Kevin Sears previewed the association's proposed three-year strategic plan during their joint address at NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience in Houston. The plan will be voted on by the Executive Committee on Sunday.
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NAR Executive Vice President Shannon McGahn and Vice President of Advocacy Communications and Outreach Patrick Newton went live at NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience to present The Advocacy Scoop podcast, where they broke down major wins in tax reform legislation, progress on housing policies and several victories that helped put the real estate industry front and center in Congress throughout 2025.
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Meet the 2025 YPN Networks of the Year—five standout groups that have fully committed to leadership, community engagement and professional development. From record-breaking events to bold initiatives planned for 2026, these networks prove just how powerful young professionals networks can be. Dive into what they accomplished this year and where they're headed next.
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Six proptech company finalists will compete in the seventh annual Pitch Battle at NAR's annual conference, NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience this Saturday. The finalists—representing emerging startups—will take the stage to make their pitches and respond to questions from a panel of expert judges. Pitch Battle and Audience Choice winners will be announced the next day. |
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eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja discusses the unique challenges of the current housing market, including a standoff between buyers and sellers with differing expectations. Pareja highlights the market's hyperlocal nature, with some areas facing soaring inventory and others tight supply. He supports transparency in real estate transactions, a shift prompted by recent legal settlements, and encourages potential buyers to consider long-term plans before purchasing a home.
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Arrived has launched a secondary market platform that allows investors to trade shares of rental homes in minutes, backed by a $27 million fundraising round. The platform enables investors to buy shares of rental homes for as little as $100, with the homes managed by Arrived. Investors receive dividends from rental income and benefit from property appreciation.
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The former home of singer and actress Lena Horne in Queens, N.Y., has been listed for sale at $1.225 million. The Tudor-style house, which Horne bought in 1946 and lived in until 1962, is in the Addisleigh Park section of St. Albans, a neighborhood once home to notable figures such as Ella Fitzgerald and Jackie Robinson. The property, designated a landmark in 2011, features six bedrooms, a large backyard and original wood floors. Matthew Wynter of Brown Harris Stevens is the listing agent.
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A study by RAND finds that affordable housing in California is 65% more expensive to develop than market-rate housing and significantly more costly than in other states. The study highlights the complex financing, prevailing wage laws and high impact fees as major cost drivers. Developers suggest that faster project approvals could help reduce costs.
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