Hot Topic Alerts
A variety of issues are proposed, broadcasted, and regulated at the state and local levels that affect the real estate industry. These mini white papers cover important trending state and local real estate issues. Each paper contains historical context on the issue, a concise summary of current research and other helpful information, any legal summaries of court cases impacting the policy, and additional resources that can be used to effectively advocate on the issue.
Hot Topic Alerts also highlight advocacy efforts of state and local REALTOR® associations. Questions? Contact Drew Myers.
- Homeowners Associations (November 2022)
- Adaptive Reuse (October 2022)
- Barriers to Housing Supply (September 2022)
- Rent Control (July 2022)
- 5G/Emerging Technology (May 2022)
- Heirs’ Property (May 2022)
- Appraisal Management Companies (December 2021)
- Building Codes (December 2021)
- Broker Price Opinions (December 2021)
- Crowdfunding in Real Estate (December 2021)
- Source of Income as a Protected Class (December 2021)
- Hydraulic Fracturing (December 2021)
- Tax Reform (November 2021)
- Licensure (November 2021)
- Natural Disasters (November 2021)
- Mortgage and Rental Assistance (November 2021)
- Backyard Farming (November 2021)
- Private Transfer Fees (October 2021)
- Complete Streets (September 2021)
- Foreclosure Property Maintenance (September 2021)
- Drones (September 2021)
- Coastal Policies, Water Issues and Water Rights (September 2021)
- Government Responses to Climate Change (September 2021)
- Short Term Rentals (September 2021)
- State and Local Tax Deductions, State Mortgage Interest Deductions (September 2021)
- Lead Pipes (August 2021)
- Land Banks (August 2021)
- Real Estate Teams (August 2021)
- Sales Tax (August 2021)
- Independent Contractors in the Real Estate Industry (August 2021)
- Equity in Real Estate (November 2020)
- State and Local Taxation in the Wake of COVID-19 (November 2020)
- Infrastructure (November 2020)
- Rental Restrictions (November 2020)
- Inclusionary Zoning (December 2019)
- Accessory Dwelling Units (October 2019)
- Housing Cooperatives (August 2019)
- Home Inspector Licensing (September 2018)
White Papers and Studies
White Papers provide an in-depth review of select topics, input from industry thought leaders, and insight into emerging trends.
- The Unintended Consequences of Excessive Transfer Taxes (2022)
- Water Wells, Septic, and Sewage Systems (2021)
- Rural Broadband Deployment: Strategies for Closing in the Digital Divide (2019)
- Fair Housing and the ADA: Reasonable Accommodations with Service Animals (2018)
- Rent Control (2017)
- Building Codes (2016)
- Foreclosure Property Maintenance (2016)
- Governmental Responses to Climate Change (2016)
- Hydraulic Fracturing (2016)
- Land Banks: Investing in Communities, Banking On Revitalization (2015)
- Rental Restrictions (2015)
- Sales Tax on Services (2015)
- Water Rights (2015)
- Private Transfer Fees (2015)
- State and Local Taxation (2013)