In This Issue
- Rental Housing Policies in Focus: Join the April 16 roundtable on rent control, tenant protections and emerging trends
- FPC Award Nominations Due April 30: Recognize the top Federal Political Coordinators
- NAR Committee Applications Open: Apply by June 24
- All-GAD Call Preview: Join us on April 29 for Columbus Insights and State & Local Policy Survey results
Key Dates
- April 15, 2 PM ET: FPC Academy (RPR & NAR Research)
- April 16, 2 PM ET: NAR Rent Control Roundtable
- April 29, 3 PM ET: All-GAD Call (Looking at Columbus)
- April 30: FPC Meritorious Award Nominations Due
- May 6, 12:00 PM CT: 2026 GAD Institute Registration Opens
- May 11, 2 PM ET: Fair Housing Champion Nomination Webinar
- May 13, 2 PM ET: FPC Academy
- May 27, 3 PM ET: All-GAD Call (RPR & Economic Reports Updates)
Top Takeaways
Rent Control Roundtable | April 16, 2 PM ET
Why it matters: State and local housing policies in this area are accelerating and evolving fast.
What we’ll cover:
- Rent control and rent stabilization
- Rental caps and just-cause eviction proposals
- Tenant protection measures and emerging restrictions
- Trends across states and local jurisdictions
Format: Peer exchange; share what you’re seeing and compare approaches
Who should attend: State and local AEs and GADs
FPC Meritorious Award Winner Nominations Due April 30
State GADs – quick reminder:
Deadline: April 30
What: Nominate an outstanding Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) for the 2026 Meritorious Service Award
Why it matters: Honors two FPCs annually for exceptional work advancing real estate policy and strengthening communities
Winners are selected through a joint state and national review process and recognized at RLM.
👉 Review criteria, past recipients, and submit a nomination
Questions? Contact Victoria Givens.
NAR Committee Applications Are Open
Why apply: Help shape REALTOR® priorities and ensure the GAD voice is part of the conversation
What to Know: A new application experience is live, don’t wait to create your application.
Deadline: June 24
Training & Events
All-GAD Call | April 29, 3 PM ET
Topic: Looking Towards Columbus, OH
Speaker: Rachel Ray, Director, Economic Development, City of Westerville
Plus: Presentation on State & Local Survey Results by Drew Myers
Missed a call?
Recaps will be posted in the GAD Hub.
How to Submit a Winning Fair Housing Champion Award Nomination Webinar
Date/Time: May 11th 2PM EST
Learn how to elevate members who are making an impact in homeownership. Join us for an engaging webinar hosted by NAR, designed to equip association staff with essential tips and strategies for crafting standout nominations.
Office Hours & Trainings
- ✉️Aristotle 360 System Overview for PAC Managers (Semimonthly)
- 🔗Aristotle 360: Calls for Action Training (Monthly)
- 🔗Advocacy Everywhere Office Hours: Broker Involvement Program, CFAs, and REALTOR(R) Party Mobile Alerts
- 🔗Community Development Advocacy Planning Sessions (Weekly)
- 🔗RPAC Office Hours (Monthly)
2026 REALTORS®️ Legislative Meetings
All state and local advocacy association staff are invited to attend the following meetings at RLM:
- Sunday, June 14
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM: GAD Briefing on Federal Issues
- 6:30 – 8:30 PM: GAD Reception (RSVP Here)
- Monday, June 15
- 9:00 – 11:30 AM: New GAD Advocacy Orientation (Register Here)
- 1:30 – 2:30 PM: GAD Meeting
- 2:30 – 3:30 PM: State/Local Breakouts (Submit Discussion Topics)
Housing Momentum in D.C. and Why Fair Housing Still Matters
What’s Happening: A major housing bill is moving through Congress.
What you’ll hear:
- What’s in the bill
- What could stall it
- What it means for REALTORS® and homebuyers
Plus: Fair Housing Month spotlight and resources
Compliance Corner
RPAC & the Law Webinar
What it is: An annual compliance refresher covering the basics of RPAC rules and common issues we’re seeing in the field.Who should watch: Open to state and local association staff, as well as RPAC trustees.
Why watch: We encourage all staff responsible for fundraising to watch this helpful refresher on dos and don’ts of RPAC Compliance.
Questions? Contact Darby Thorne, Director of Political Compliance.
Compliance Corner is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter.
RPAC Updates
2026 RPAC Transmittal Deadlines
Add the deadlines to your calendar now.
Includes:
- Recommended transfer dates
- Mail timelines
- Processing timeframes
RPAC Office Hours
Your time to:
- Ask questions
- Connect with RPAC staff and Aristotle experts
- Leave with clear next steps
RPAC Hall of Fame Announcement
The 2026 RPAC Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place:
- June 15, 2026
- 5:30–7:30 PM
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
NAR Washington Report
- VA Appraisal Modernization Act Introduced to the Senate
- White House Releases Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
- Court Decision on FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule
- Changes in Condominium Underwriting Guidelines
Resources & Research
Expert Advocacy, On Demand
The Land Use Initiative delivers free expert analysis and ready-to-use talking points to help you push back on harmful policies, from transfer taxes to building moratoria and short-term rental regulations. See how St. Louis REALTORS® advanced lot size reform.
Questions? Christine Windle.
Are You Ready for Fair Housing Month?
NAR offers a wide range of fair housing resources designed to educate and empower members. Invaluable toolkits and training, marketing materials and events, help your association promote fair housing, grow members’ businesses and build stronger communities. Explore the 2026 Fair Housing Month Toolkit.
Research Tools
From the Chair
GAD Nation,
If advocacy season had a mascot, it would probably be the Easter Bunny.
Somewhere between an egg hunt and a full basket, you never quite know what you’re going to find, but you know it’s going to be packed.
We are entering one of the most active stretches of the year.
Elections are underway, state legislative bodies are in full swing, and local agendas are already longer than they should be.
With so much happening at once, the stakes are not just in the policies being debated, but in who is at the table making those decisions.
That is where member engagement matters, not just showing up, but making sure the right voices are in the room.
Think of this season like an egg hunt. The opportunities are out there. They are just not always where you expect them to be, and they are rarely the brightly colored ones sitting right on top.
Some eggs are easy to find.
Others are hidden under layers of process, timing, and that one amendment that shows up halfway through the meeting like it has been there the whole time, like the egg every kid somehow ran right past.
The key is staying in motion.
In a season like this, things move quickly, and if you blink, something important just became another item.
There are a few key opportunities coming up to sharpen your skills and stay connected. A rare moment where what matters is clearly labeled and not buried in a packet or deep in a bill.
REALTOR® Legislative Meetings (RLM) are approaching. All GADs are welcome to attend these invitation meetings, and they are always worth the time.
Looking ahead, GAD Institute registration opens May 6 at noon CT. Set a reminder now, because we all know “I’ll sign up later” quickly turns into “How is it already full?”
Make sure April 29 is on your calendar for the All GAD Call at 3 PM ET.
We will preview Columbus and hear insights from Drew Myers on the State and Local Policy Survey.
If there is one thing to prioritize this season, it is staying connected. Between All GAD Calls, meetings, and Institute, this is where momentum builds. The wins are there.
You just have to find them before they get buried somewhere between item 17 and “any other business,” or tucked away like the last egg everyone somehow missed.
Neeley Erickson
815.543.7147
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