Hot Topic Alerts and White Papers
Hot Topic Alerts
There are a variety issues 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 utilized to effectively advocate on the issue.
Hot Topic Alerts also highlight advocacy efforts of state and local REALTOR® Associations.
- NEW! Tax Reform (November 2021)
- NEW! Licensure (November 2021)
- NEW! Natural Disasters (November 2021)
- NEW! Mortgage and Rental Assistance (November 2021)
- NEW! 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)
- Real Estate Teams (December 2017)
- Coastal Policies (September 2017)
- Sales Tax on Services (June 2017)
- Source of Income as a Protected Class (April 2017)
- Lead Pipes (October 2016)
- Homeowner Associations (August 2016)
- Backyard Farming (June 2016)
- Real Estate Crowdfunding (March 2016)
- Complete Streets (December 2015)
- Water: An Issue Everywhere (September 2015)
- State and Local Tax Deductions (August 2015)
- Drones and the REALTOR® (March 2015)
- Land Banks (February 2015)
- Transportation Funding and the 2014 Election (January 2015)
- Sales Tax (September 2014)
- Appraisal Management Companies (August 2014)
- Broker Price Opinions (June 2014)
- State Mortgage Interest Deduction (April 2014)
White Papers
White Papers provide an in-depth review of select topics, input from industry thought leaders, and insight into emerging trends in the area.
- NEW! 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)