Homebuilder sales incentives are in full bloom this spring
Despite restrictions of the NAR settlement, builders are incentivizing buyers and their agents by offering higher commissions and bonuses.
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Trump spares homebuilders on Canadian and Mexican imports, but China’s tariff hits hard
President Trump didn’t do homebuilders any favors by imposing a dramatic 54% tariff on China, a critical supplier of construction materials.
U.S. strikes deal with Canada to pause tariffs for one month
Canadian President Justin Trudeau announced Monday afternoon that the U.S. and Canada have agreed to pause for one month the 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump placed on Canadian goods. That came mere hours after Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to pause paused 25% tariffs on Mexico.
Homebuilders ask Trump for tariff exemptions on building materials
The NAHB sent a letter to President Trump asking for tariff exemptions on building materials from Canada and Mexico.
Trump tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico go into effect Saturday
According to multiple news outlets, President Donald Trump will enact tariffs on goods imported from three major U.S. trade partners. The plan goes into effect Saturday, the White House confirmed, with 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with 10% tariffs on China.
Here’s why Trump’s presidency is keeping agents up at night
Building material costs, skilled labor supply and affordable housing options were top-of-mind issues in a survey of 1,200 real estate pros.
How the “lavish” comp and perks NAR leaders enjoy compares to other housing trade groups
NAR’s volunteer leaders receive financial benefits that no other nonprofit in the housing space—including the MBA—comes close to matching, 990 filings reveal.