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State and local REALTOR® associations can use ready-to-share content to engage members, elected officials and community partners on important housing issues.
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For Elected Officials/Government Staff:
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_cta h2="" css="" el_class="block1"]🏙️ State and Local Elected Officials: Explore how communities are rethinking budgets, housing, and infrastructure to build stronger local economies in the Fall 2025 edition of On Common Ground. #SmartGrowth #CommunityPlanning #EconomicDevelopment[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_cta h2="" css=""]👥 Public Sector Staff: See how local governments are adapting to economic pressures with creative funding strategies that strengthen communities and drive growth. Read more in On Common Ground.[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_cta h2="" css="" el_class="block1"]📘 Fall 2025’s On Common Ground takes a deep dive into how cities are financing the future—balancing budgets while investing in housing, infrastructure, and opportunity.[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=""]
For Community Leaders:
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[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_cta h2="" css="" el_class="block1"]🏡 On Common Ground explores how innovative local finance strategies are helping communities meet housing needs, manage growth, and sustain vibrant economies.[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=""]
For REALTORS®
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[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_cta h2="" css=""]📣 Strengthen your advocacy with data-driven stories about how local governments are balancing costs, expanding housing, and supporting community growth.[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_cta h2="" css="" el_class="block1"]🧠 For those shaping local policy: On Common Ground’s Fall 2025 issue explores the link between smart planning, economic strategy, and thriving real estate markets.[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title="Email & Newsletter Messaging" tab_id="1792002228760-51f53df7-cf83"][vc_column_text css=""]
Communication Options and Sample Messages:
1) For Elected Officials/Government Staff:
Email Subject Lines:
- Community Finance Strategies: A Resource for State & Local Leaders
- Community Finance Strategies Insights from REALTORS® – Fall 2025 Feature
- Planning for the Future: Community Finance Strategies Trends to Watch
Dear Elected Official/Government Staff:
As a partner in building strong, livable communities, we wanted to share an article from the latest edition of On Common Ground magazine. This piece highlights [insert topic—e.g., "innovative finance strategies"] and offers insights that may be relevant to ongoing conversations in our community. We hope you find it both timely and valuable.
2) For Community Leaders:
Email Subject Lines:
- Strengthening Community Finance Strategies: Insights for State & Local Changemakers
- Timely Article on [Insert Topic] from On Common Ground
- Resources for State & Local Leaders: Community Finance Strategies in Focus
Dear Community Leader,
We're pleased to share content from On Common Ground, a publication by the National Association of REALTORS® that explores Smart Growth, housing, and transportation trends. The enclosed article presents perspectives that align with our shared commitment to thoughtful and sustainable community development.
3) For REALTORS®:
Email Subject Lines:
- Advocacy in Action: Article for REALTOR® Leaders
- Policy Spotlight: On Common Ground Covers [Insert Topic]
- Supporting Our Advocacy Work with Insightful Content
Dear REALTORS®,
The latest issue of On Common Ground features several articles that align with our advocacy and policy priorities. We're sharing one that specifically addresses [insert topic—e.g., "zoning reform"], which may be helpful in your discussions and outreach efforts. Thank you for your continued leadership on these issues.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title="Distribution Tips & Core Standards" tab_id="1792002259319-76c37e64-85f1"][vc_column_text css=""]Using the Digital Distribution Toolkit:
One of the key advantages of digital content is flexibility. You can easily tailor and repurpose OCG articles to fit your audience, platform, and timing. Here are a few examples and suggested frequency:
| Audience | Method of Distribution | Content | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| State & Local elected official | Customized email | Single article | As needed |
| Other community leaders | Mail-merged email | Three articles | Bi-monthly |
| Member newsletter | Current platform | Single article | Each edition |
| Member content | Preferred social media | Single article | Monthly |
| Members: Gov Aff Committee | Current platform | Single article | As needed |
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Core Standards Credit:
You can earn Core Standards credit by documenting your distribution of OCG. Be sure to record the date sent, the audience, the platform used, and the specific content shared.
Acceptable documentation includes:
- Screenshots of social media posts
- Copies of emails sent (Pro Tip: BCC yourself and save the email in a dedicated Core Standards folder for easy tracking)
This simple documentation ensures your efforts count toward compliance and helps showcase your association's community engagement.
Questions or feedback?
Christine Windle
📧 cwindle@nar.realtor
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View the Spring 2025: Communities for All Ages issue of On Common Ground.[/caption]
Published twice a year (May and November), On Common Ground presents a wide range of views on smart growth issues to encourage dialogue among REALTORS®, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
Share Digitally with Public Officials and Community Partners
State and local REALTOR® associations are encouraged to share the magazine digitally with members, elected officials, municipal and state staff and community leaders.
Issues and articles can be shared by accessing https://realtorparty.realtor/community-development/on-common-ground-magazine or the On Common Ground app from the App Store and Google Play. View messaging options.
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View the Spring 2024: Rethink,Revitalize & Rebuild issue of On Common Ground.[/caption]
Published twice a year (May and November), On Common Ground presents a wide range of views on smart growth issues to encourage dialogue among REALTORS®, elected officials, and other stakeholders. State and local REALTOR® associations can order the magazine in bulk for use as a leave-behind when visiting local officials. Alternatively, you can provide NAR with a mailing list and leave the delivery to us.
View current and past issues of On Common Ground.
Download the On Common Ground Mobile App from the Apple iTunes Store and Google Play Store.
Questions? Contact Hugh Morris at 202-383-1278.
Ordering On Common Ground
Option 1: Ship to Association Office
NAR can ship a specific number of copies of the latest issue to your association each time the magazine is published. Association staff and/or leadership can then distribute them in-person when meeting with local public officials. Many associations prefer this method because it facilitates direct contact with public officials. Please email the number of copies you would like to receive and the name and shipping address to OCG@nar.realtor.
A maximum number of 200 copies may be requested with this option.
Please Note: The request deadline for the May issue is April 5, and the deadline for the November issue is October 5.
Option 2: Mail Directly to Public Officials and Community Partners
At no cost to your association, NAR can mail copies of the magazine directly to your local public officials and community partners. Use this template to provide a mailing list of public officials.
The first time your association uses this mailing option, you can provide a cover letter for recipients with background on the magazine and why they are receiving the publication. The cover letter must be drafted by the association on your association’s letterhead, and sent in PDF format along with the mailing list. Send the completed template and cover letter PDF (first time only) to OCG@nar.realtor.
Please update your list and resubmit as contacts change. When a new list is submitted, previous contacts are eliminated and replaced with new contacts.
A maximum number of 300 copies may be requested with this option. For local associations, only public officials in your service area should be included on your mailing list. State and federal elected officials need to be submitted by the state association.
Please Note: The request deadline for the May issue is April 5, and the deadline for the November issue is October 5. Please submit any updated mailing lists by these dates as well.
Option 3: Share Digitally with Public Officials and Community Partners
Associations are invited to share On Common Ground digitally with public officials and staff. Issues and articles can be shared by accessing https://realtorparty.realtor/community-development/on-common-ground-magazine or the On Common Ground app from the App Store and Google Play. View messaging options. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]