Realtor.com® and the National Association of REALTORS® Join Forces for Disaster Housing Relief

Realtor.com (NWS) and the National Association of REALTORS announced a joint effort to support the REALTORS Relief Foundation (RRF) as it marks its 25th anniversary.

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Realtor.com (NWS) and the National Association of REALTORS announced a joint effort to support the REALTORS Relief Foundation (RRF) as it marks its 25th anniversary. Realtor.com presented a $100,000 contribution and pledged to become RRF's largest 2026 Vanguard Club contributor, plus matching donations.

Realtor.com will run a dollar-for-dollar match for eligible gifts through May 31, 2026 up to $100,000, bringing total potential funding to $200,000. RRF has distributed over $52 million to more than 30,000 families since 2001; NAR covers 100% of RRF administrative costs.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights a reputational and social-impact initiative: Realtor.com’s partnership ...

Analysis

This announcement highlights a reputational and social-impact initiative: Realtor.com’s partnership with the REALTORS Relief Foundation, including an initial $100,000 gift, up to $100,000 in matching donations, and total potential funding of $200,000. It underscores RRF’s track record of more than $52 million distributed to over 30,000 families since 2001. In the broader context, recent NWS news has focused on Realtor.com housing data, while filings detail an ongoing US$1 billion share repurchase program.

Key Figures

Initial contribution: $100,000 Matching commitment cap: $100,000 Total potential funding: $200,000 +5 more

Initial contribution

$100,000

Realtor.com contribution to REALTORS Relief Foundation disaster efforts

Matching commitment cap

$100,000

Dollar-for-dollar match on eligible donations through May 31

Total potential funding

$200,000

Combined initial gift plus maximum matching funds for 2026 initiative

Total aid distributed

more than $52 million

RRF housing assistance grants since 2001

Families assisted

more than 30,000 families

Households receiving RRF housing assistance since 2001

Foundation age

25 years

REALTORS Relief Foundation anniversary milestone marked in 2026

Founding year

2001

Foundation created after the September 11 attacks

Match period end

May 31

End date for dollar-for-dollar donation matching commitment

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 12

5 events

1. Mar 12

   Wealth impact study

   24h Move

   -2.8%

   Realtor.com report on early homebuying and generational wealth outcomes.

2. Mar 10

   Luxury market report

   24h Move

   -1.8%

   Update on February luxury thresholds and regional affordability dynamics.

3. Mar 5

   Monthly housing data

   24h Move

   +0.9%

   February inventory, prices and days-on-market trends across regions.

4. Mar 3

   Supply gap analysis

   24h Move

   -0.7%

   Report on a 4.03 million-home U.S. housing supply deficit.

5. Feb 26

   Demand shift report

   24h Move

   +2.6%

   Study showing out-of-market shoppers driving demand in 87 large metros.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

mortgage, generational wealth

2 terms

mortgage financial

"provides grants to help families cover mortgage payments, rent and temporary"

A mortgage is a loan used to buy real estate where the property itself serves as collateral: the borrower makes regular payments of principal and interest, and the lender can take the property if payments stop. It matters to investors because mortgage lending, repayment rates, and property values affect banks’ earnings, credit risk, and the performance of real estate and mortgage-backed securities — think of it like a long-term IOU tied to a house.

generational wealth financial

"protecting financial security and preserving generational wealth."

Wealth passed down from one generation to the next, including cash, investments, real estate, businesses and other assets that help families preserve financial security over decades. For investors, generational wealth matters because it shapes long-term financial choices, risk tolerance and demand for wealth-management products; think of it like a family foundation that steadies decisions and creates predictable flows of capital and assets across time.

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As the REALTORS^® Relief Foundation marks 25 years, the organizations deepen their commitment to helping families rebuild after disaster – and call on the community to help drive the next chapter of impact

AUSTIN, Texas and WASHINGTON, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Realtor.com^® and the National Association of REALTORS^® today announced a joint effort to support and amplify the work of the REALTORS^® Relief Foundation as it marks 25 years of providing housing assistance to families impacted by disasters nationwide.

The announcement was made during SXSW in Austin, Texas, where leaders highlighted the essential role stable housing plays in protecting financial security and preserving generational wealth. As part of the event, Realtor.com^®'s Chief Consumer & Marketing Officer Mickey Neuberger presented a $100,000 contribution to RRF Immediate Past President Mike McGrew to support RRF's disaster relief efforts and pledged to help raise awareness and encourage additional donations throughout the foundation's anniversary year. With today's donation, and additional promised support throughout the year, Realtor.com^® will become RRF's largest contributor in 2026 at the Vanguard Club level.

Founded in the wake of the September 11 attacks, RRF provides grants to help families cover mortgage payments, rent and temporary housing expenses in the aftermath of natural and other disasters. NAR underwrites 100% of administrative costs, ensuring every dollar donated goes directly to housing assistance for disaster victims. Since 2001, the foundation has distributed more than $52 million in aid and helped more than 30,000 families nationwide.

"For 25 years, the REALTORS^® Relief Foundation has shown up for communities when they need it most, helping people keep a roof over their heads in the aftermath of disaster," said Neuberger. "Homeownership is one of the most powerful drivers of generational wealth, but disasters can threaten that stability overnight. We're proud to support RRF's work and to stand alongside REALTORS^® across the country to help ensure that a temporary crisis doesn't become a permanent setback."

As part of the joint effort, Realtor.com^® will work with RRF throughout its 25th anniversary year to elevate stories of impact, drive industry-wide awareness, and encourage additional support from real estate professionals, the industry and consumers. By joining RRF at this milestone moment, Realtor.com^® aims to help extend the foundation's reach so that more families can access short-term housing assistance when they need it most.

"As RRF marks 25 years of impact, Realtor.com^®'s support strengthens our ability to deliver hope and housing when families need it most and helps to propel RRF into a new era of service and resilience," said RRF President Greg J. Hrabcak.

Less than a year ago, flooding devastated communities in West Virginia. In the aftermath, RRF grants helped local families cover housing costs while they repaired and rebuilt – reinforcing the foundation's long-standing mission to provide a bridge between disaster and recovery.

"So many people take advantage of people in dark situations, and this was the opposite of that – this was light and life," said Sandi Blankenship, the mother of a West Virginia homeowner and RRF grant recipient. "You'll never find enough time for me to sing the praises of what this team of REALTORS^® came in here and did."

In recognition of the RRF's 25th anniversary, the organizations are inviting the broader real estate community, professionals and consumers to join in supporting its mission. To contribute, visit fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/RDCRRF26 or text RDCRRF26 to 71777. Realtor.com^® will provide a dollar-for-dollar match for all eligible donations through May 31, up to $100,000. This commitment is in addition to today's contribution, bringing the total potential funding for the initiative to $200,000.

About Realtor.com^®
Realtor.com^® pioneered online real estate and has been at the forefront for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights, professional guidance and powerful tools to help them find their perfect home. Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com^® is a valued partner, delivering consumer connections and a robust suite of marketing tools to support business growth. Realtor.com^® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc.

About the REALTORS^® Relief Foundation
RRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to provide financial housing assistance to the public after disasters. In its 25 years of existence, more than $52 million in aid has helped more than 30,000 families. RRF is supported generously by the REALTOR^® organization family. Local and state REALTOR^® associations partner with RRF as they mobilize REALTORS^® in their locale to assist those in need. NAR covers all administrative costs allowing 100% of donations to be used for disaster relief.

About the National Association of REALTORS®
As America's largest trade association, the National Association of REALTORS^® is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The term REALTOR^® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS^® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. For free consumer guides about navigating the homebuying and selling transaction processes – from written buyer agreements to negotiating compensation – visit facts.realtor.

Media Contacts:
Realtor.com^®: Sara Wiskerchen, press@realtor.com
NAR: Spencer High, media@nar.realtor

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What did Realtor.com (NWS) announce on March 14, 2026 regarding disaster housing relief?

Realtor.com announced a joint effort with NAR to support the REALTORS Relief Foundation with a $100,000 donation. According to the company, Realtor.com will also match eligible donations dollar-for-dollar through May 31, 2026, up to an additional $100,000, boosting total potential funding to $200,000.

How does Realtor.com's March 2026 gift impact the REALTORS Relief Foundation's funding?

Realtor.com's $100,000 gift makes it RRF's largest Vanguard Club contributor for 2026. According to the company, combined with the matching program through May 31, 2026, the initiative could provide up to $200,000 in support for short-term housing assistance.

What types of assistance does the REALTORS Relief Foundation provide to disaster-affected families?

RRF provides grants for mortgage, rent and temporary housing expenses to families impacted by disasters. According to the company, since 2001 RRF has distributed more than $52 million and helped over 30,000 families, with NAR underwriting 100% of administrative costs.

How can donors contribute to the March 2026 Realtor.com and RRF campaign (NWS)?

Donors can give online or by text to support RRF's 25th anniversary relief campaign. According to the company, contributions are accepted at fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/RDCRRF26 or by texting RDCRRF26 to 71777, eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match through May 31, 2026.

Why is Realtor.com partnering with the REALTORS Relief Foundation during SXSW 2026?

Realtor.com partnered with RRF to raise awareness of housing stability after disasters and to support recovery grants. According to the company, the announcement at SXSW included a $100,000 gift and a year-long effort to amplify impact stories and encourage industry donations.