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HUD and USDA rescind the 2024 rule tying FHA/USDA loans to the 2021 IECC for new homes.
The change reverts to energy standards in effect prior to the 2024 determination.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner cited the 2021 IECC as onerous and burdensome.
Turner said the rule would have added about $20,000–$31,000 in costs to a home.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins tied the rule to affordability and rural housing.
The agencies paused enforcement in 2025 to solicit stakeholder feedback.
NAR comments supported flexibility in energy efficiency while avoiding stringent mandates.
The 2021 IECC became applicable to FHA/USDA in 2024; the change reverses that.
The determination was issued after a joint review by HUD and USDA.
The announcement did not eliminate all energy efficiency requirements.

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NAR CEO says the association is on a transparency and accountability push, meeting members where they are.
Wright describes using multiple media to gather feedback and adjust strategies.
The CEO emphasizes meeting members where they are, whether they want quick hits, longer insights, or in-person updates.
The piece notes NAR’s progress in communicating more effectively with members.
Wright mentions feedback from more than 850,000 stakeholders through focus groups and surveys.
The interview centers on accountability and transparency as core goals for NAR.
The report highlights the balance between antitrust concerns and outreach efforts.
The article ties the transparency push to NAR’s broader strategic initiatives.
The piece quotes Wright on the need to meet members where they are, including in-person engagement.
The article conveys a message of ongoing adaptation to member needs.

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