Federal Issues
FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule Put on Hold
April 2, 2026
A recent federal court ruling has put FinCEN’s new Residential Real Estate Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Rule on hold, creating uncertainty for real estate professionals nationwide. On March 19, 2026, a Texas district court vacated the rule, finding that FinCEN exceeded its authority, and the agency has confirmed that reporting, which was scheduled to begin March 1, 2026, is not currently required while the decision stands.
The rule’s future now depends on whether the Department of Justice appeals or seeks to reinstate the requirements during litigation. The National Association of REALTORS® continues to support practical, risk-based efforts to combat illicit finance and will keep members informed as this situation evolves.
About the GMLRA Market Brief
The Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association (GMLRA) Market Brief is compiled by Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Association at 404.845.4024.
*Each month, the numbers reported for the previous month are updated to reflect additional recordings.
About the Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association
The Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association (GMLRA) has been an instrumental factor in the growth of real estate in the Habersham, White and Rabun, Georgia area for more than a decade. GMLRA serves as a central source of information for its members, with mainly focusing on real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in the industry and representing REALTORS® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community.
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