NWLAR Consumer News

Real Estate Glossary
Have you heard a word or phrase and wondered what it meant? Below are some common words or phrases and their definitions. Adjustable Rate Mortgage(ARM) Good Faith Estimate Agent Hazard Insurance Amortization ... more »
What is an Affiliate Member?
Board of Directors has instituted programs to keep our members up to date with special emphasis on education. NWLAR Affiliates have been supportive and generous in promoting our industry and encouraging REALTORS® through sponsorships of meetings and educational offerings and we thank them. In our programs we have... more »
REALTORS® Help You Avoid Mortgage Mistakes
When loans hurt instead of help, they can quickly lead to foreclosure and even bankruptcy. It's important to learn the warning signs and common problems associated with predatory lending, and to ask the right questions when shopping for low cost loans. The term, "predatory lending" covers a wide... more »
Only REALTORS® Follow a Code of Ethics
Buying or selling a home is never an easy process. All the different and confusing terms, the huge stacks of paperwork, all the forms that need to be filled out. Although it's an exciting experience, it can also be a very stressful one. You need someone you can... more »
When Is a Real Estate Agent A REALTOR®?
When Is a Real Estate Agent a REALTOR®? A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she becomes a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate®, the world's largest professional association. The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark that identifies... more »