Elayne Weiss

Elayne Weiss is senior policy representative, federal housing, for the National Association of Realtors®.

Posts by Elayne Weiss

VA

Leveling the Playing Field: How VA Loan Reform Restores Fairness for Veterans

After serving our country, veterans shouldn’t face unnecessary barriers when trying to buy a home. Yet that’s exactly what happened under an outdated Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule that barred veterans from paying their real estate agents, making them the only homebuyers in America prohibited from directly compensating professional representation. Now, Congress has delivered…

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6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing

“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.

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