NAR has recently launched an online resource to help members prevent, detect and report fraud. Real estate cybercrime, accelerated by AI impersonations, has reached what the “2026 State of Wire Fraud” report calls “epidemic” levels. In 2025 alone, Americans lost $275 million to real estate-related fraud, according to the FBI. NAR’s 2026 Member Profile found 58% of members say they or others at their company have experienced fraud or a scam in the past year.

The new resource at nar.realtor/fraud is organized around three steps:  

1. Prevent: Practical steps like multifactor authentication and written broker response procedures,
2. Detect: Red flags organized by transaction stage, from listing through post-closing, and
3. Report: Who to alert and how to limit further loss if something goes wrong.

Learn more about potential fraud >>

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joined Governor Jeff Landry and Senate Insurance Committee Chairman Kirk Talbot, on September 21, to announce an additional $20 million investment in Fortified homes, bringing the state's total for Fortified projects this year to $100 million. The new funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and will be transferred to the Louisiana Office of Community Development's Restore ROOF program to strengthen residential structures and reduce long-term disaster risk. It builds on $50 million in Katrina and Rita bond money from Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation that was added to the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program this year, which is also projected to receive about $30 million annually from taxes and fees collected from the insurance industry.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance has also finalized Regulation 136, which implements state law requiring all property and casualty insurers to provide premium discounts or rate reductions for homes built or upgraded to Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety fortified standards. Commissioner Temple said building stronger homes is a vital part of making homeowners insurance affordable in Louisiana.

Read the notice from LDI >>

Watch the press conference >>

A major change to residential appraisal reporting is approaching, but a recently announced temporary policy exception is creating some confusion about what happens on November 2.

Here is what REALTORS® need to know.

Beginning November 2, 2026, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will require the new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 for new appraisal reports initially submitted to the Uniform Collateral Data Portal (UCDP), unless the lender has received a temporary policy exception. The November 2 implementation date has not been postponed.

What is the UAD 3.6 Appraisal Report?
UAD 3.6 replaces the familiar legacy appraisal forms (used for the last 25 years) with a new, more data-driven appraisal report that collects much more detailed property information.

For REALTORS® and consumers, the transition could mean a more detailed property inspection, additional questions about the property and transaction, and potentially longer appraisal and review times as appraisers, lenders, appraisal management companies, and other industry participants adjust to the new system.

What changed?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently announced a temporary policy exception for eligible lenders that need additional time to complete their transition to UAD 3.6.

Lenders receiving the exception may continue submitting appraisals using the current legacy UAD 2.6 format through May 19, 2027. Beginning May 20, 2027, new appraisal submissions to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must use UAD 3.6.

What does this mean for REALTORS®? What about FHA, VA and USDA? Read the full details on our blog. Join us for a update webinar on Thursday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m.

Learn more >>

Register for the webinar >>

Louisiana REALTORS® brought the industry together in New Orleans September 29–October 1 for the 2026 Fall Governance Meetings, for professional development, governance, networking and celebration. Attendees heard a live economic update from NAR's Dr. Lawrence Yun and took part in education sessions with Robert Siciliano and Leigh Brown, with up to six hours of CE available. The week also celebrated the graduating LR Leadership Program class of 2026, and Wednesday night's 2027 Officer Installation was followed by a second line through the streets of New Orleans to Vue Orleans.

On the governance side, regional caucuses and the Board of Directors Meeting closed out the conference, where six members were elected as 2027 At-Large Directors. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our sponsors for helping make the event possible!

We are pleased to announce that the onsite donation drive for the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, and the RRF portion of the proceeds from cookbook sales, together raised $5,475! This includes a very generous donation of $2,500 from Northwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®. 

Review the full conference recap >>

Leadership isn't a position. It's a mindset — and Louisiana REALTORS® wants to help you build it.
 
Applications are now open for the 2027 LR Leadership Class, a year-long program designed to broaden your network, sharpen your leadership skills, and deepen your understanding of how your Association and this industry really work.
 
Since the program began, 300+ REALTORS® have graduated LR Leadership — and gone on to lead associations, committees, and communities across the state.

You will gain: 

• A real network of peers and mentors from local boards across Louisiana
• Hands-on communication, goal-setting and team-building skills
• A deeper understanding of the Association's role in the real estate industry
• A cohort of fellow leaders who'll still have your back long after graduation

The Class of 2027 has room for you! Just take the first step! Learn more about the program at larealtors.org/lr-leadership. Questions? Contact Laurie Friedman at (225) 224-0723 or laurief@larealtors.org. Deadline for application is December 15, 2026. 

Get more information >>

Apply >>

After months of gathering recipes from across our Louisiana REALTORS® family, the cookbook is ready! This 200+ page collection is filled with Louisiana flavor, REALTOR® heart and recipes contributed by our members. We launched sales of the cookbook at the Fall Governance Meetings. You can now purchase your copy for $30 directly from the printer and shipped to you! Additionally, we will have copies available at the RRF booth at NXT. After NXT, we will carry a limited stock at the LR office for you to purchase through the LR Merch Shop and pick-up from the office or at an LR event, as stock is available. 
 
Even better, $15 from every cookbook sold will be donated to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) to help provide housing-related assistance to REALTORS® and their families following disasters. Pick up a copy for yourself, grab one as a gift and enjoy a taste of Louisiana while supporting a great cause!

Purchase your cookbook for delivery >>

NAR NXT™, The REALTOR® Experience is heading to New Orleans, November 6-8, bringing together thousands of real estate professionals from across the country for an unmatched experience filled with networking, education, inspiration and industry celebration. This is a unique opportunity to experience one of the industry’s premier events right in your own backyard while showcasing the culture, hospitality, and energy of Louisiana to attendees from around the nation.

Secure your spot today and get:

• $75 off  Premier Pass or Day Pass with promo code LAREAL75
• 20% discounted parking at local area parking lots
• Exclusive discounts from local restaurants for NXT attendees (coming soon)
• Special hotel rates (prices reflect discounts) 

NXT FEST, the official welcome event of NAR NXT™, kicks off Friday, November 6, from 6:30–9:30 PM. It's your first stop in New Orleans, and it sets the tone for everything that follows. Sponsored by Louisiana REALTORS® and realtor.com.

NXT Fest celebrates the REALTORS® Relief Foundation's 25th Anniversary, a legacy of our industry showing up when communities need it most. A portion of NAR NXT™ registration proceeds goes straight to RRF, supporting housing assistance for disaster-impacted communities.

Celebrate your real estate journey with the best in the industry — because this isn't just a party, it's the start of your NAR NXT™ experience.

Learn more about NXT >>

In other news...

• Review LR's position on the constitutional amendments on the ballot this November
• Check out the 26 LR members and staff with 2027 NAR Committee appointments
• Brokers: Register for the next NAR Broker Mastermind on Thursday, October 15
• Download your copy of the 2026 REALTORS® Technology Report
• Review your Fair Housing Training status
• NAR Names 2026 Good Neighbor Awards Finalists

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