In This Issue
- Good news from VA official on addressing buyer agent payment ban
- GAD Institute is at capacity; but join the waitlist today
- June is National Homeownership Month, check out NAR’s resources for your association
Dates to Remember
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to temporarily lift its ban on buyers directly paying for professional real estate representation until the agency deems it necessary to engage in a formal rulemaking process, a VA official said this week at a Mortgage Bankers Association conference in New York.
Although not an official announcement, the comments from VA Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corridon were met with relief from the real estate industry, as the VA’s home loan guaranty is the only loan program with this explicit prohibition.
What You Need to Know
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Thank you all for your incredible interest in attending the 2024 GAD Institute in Spokane, WA. We’re excited to announce that we’ve reached capacity! Registration is now closed.
Join the Waitlist: If you didn’t register, don’t worry! You can still sign up for our
waitlist. Should spots become available, we will notify those on the waitlist directly from GADInst@nar.realtor.
Questions? Contact
Jami Sims (202.383.1221) or email
GADInst@nar.realtor
GADs Give Back – Family Promise of Spokane
Starting in 2018 as an initiative for attendees to give back to the host city for the annual GAD Institute, we’re proud to continue this tradition for the 7th year. This year’s recipient is
Family Promise of Spokane.
With family homelessness at crisis levels, Family Promise of Spokane continues to support their community and families working towards the goal to end child homelessness in Spokane County. Contribute to Family Promise of Spokane at our
official GADs Give Back link today!
GAD Vice Chair Election
Announced at RLM’s All GAD Meeting, the candidate for GAD Vice Chair is:
Neeley Erickson, Illinois REALTORS®
Read Neeley’s candidate announcement here.
The election will occur at GAD Institute on Thursday, July 18 at 8:30 a.m. PT. If there are any questions about the election process, contact
Jami Sims (202.383.1221).
National Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership Month, when we raise awareness about the benefits of owning a home and the importance of making homeownership more attainable for all Americans.
Check out the toolkit with resources for your members and associations.
Homeownership Month Webinar: Association Partnerships Unlock Housing Opportunity for All on June 20th, 2PM EST
Explore how REALTOR® associations are maximizing Housing Opportunity Grants to expand housing access.
Register today! Questions? Contact
Christine Windle.
President’s Circle Important Deadline Approaches
Next Friday, May 31, is the President’s Circle initial investment deadline. Members are encouraged to make their first $500.00 investment by this date or risk removal from the President’s Circle program.
Last week, we announced President’s Circle Round 3, adding eight new REALTOR®️ Champions to our list. We encourage members to view the list and make their first investment before the deadline.
For questions, please contact
Jenn Nguyen.
Make sure you and your members are recognized as RPAC Major Investors by the
October and December deadlines! These are
HARD deadlines to submit RPAC investments to the NAR Finance Office. For questions about RPAC transmittal deadlines, contact
Jenn Nguyen (202.383.1268), or
Debbie Frey (312.329.8565).
View the Major Investor Levels and Benefits.
#ICYMI
Grants and Resources
Just Released: Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook
The
Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook is a new road map for communities to effectively navigate their housing supply challenges, offering a menu of options that can be tailored by local stakeholders. Produced by the American Planning Association and the National League of Cities, the Playbook’s development was supported by NAR, the National Association of Home Builders, and the Mortgage Bankers Association. Questions? Contact
Drew Myers (202.383.1072).
Consumer Advocacy Grants Still Available!
Apply today for a Consumer Advocacy Outreach
grant. Read how associations used the grant:
New Hampshire REALTORS® (housing development) and the
New York Association of REALTORS®. The Consumer Advocacy Outreach Advisory Board will hear requests on June 4, July 9, and August 6. Applications are due a week before they meet. Questions? Contact
Erin Murphy (202-383-1079).
Explore On Common Ground Magazine: Engaging the Community
Uncover strategies for crafting communities that foster economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and an improved quality of life.
Read ,
subscribe and/or
send to elected officials. Questions? Contact
Hugh Morris and
Hannah Dannenfelser.
Don’t forget to update the GAD Directory! This ensures NAR has the latest contact information to share important updates and allows GADs to connect with each other about similar issues they may be facing.
REALTOR® Party Success Stories
Each month, state and local associations that achieved an advocacy win with the help of a REALTOR® Party grant or resources are highlighted in the
REALTOR® Party Success Stories. May’s success stories include:
Celebrating GAD Achievements
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This session for Maryland REALTORS® was wildly successful with the passage of
HB 538, the Housing Expansion and Affordability Act of 2024, which defined Middle Housing in statute, along with all four of their priority bills. In addition, they once again halted a tax on services bill from progressing past committee. Congratulations to
Lisa May and
Christa McGee of Maryland REALTORS®.
Submit your own victories or share your fellow GADs’ wins with Jami Sims to be included in future editions of GADFly. Don’t just move onto the next issue ahead; celebrate your wins, big and small!
Upcoming NAR Events
Plan for NAR Events
Check out the list of 2024 events
here to save the date for upcoming conferences.
GAD Institute (GADI) | Spokane, WA
July 16-18, 2024 | Waitlist Open
NAR NXT, THE REALTOR® Experience | Boston, MA
November 6-11, 2024 |
Registration Open Now
2025 Advocacy Week | Washington D.C.
January 22-25. 2025 |
Learn more here.
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