GADFly Newsletter – June 2026

Housing Has Its Moment as REALTORS Go to Washington

As more than 7,000 REALTORS® prepare to take their message to Capitol Hill, momentum is building for bi-partisan housing policy in Congress. In this episode, Shannon and Patrick detail the latest on the housing bills making their way through the House and Senate, provide an update on the growing Congressional Real Estate Caucus and preview what’s ahead for the REALTORS®  Legislative Meetings. Plus they discuss NAR’s role in America’s 250th birthday celebration and what it means for the history of housing.

Compliance Corner

Collection and Forwarding Contributions – Time Limits 

Associations are required by federal campaign finance law to forward member contributions, along with the appropriate recordkeeping information, to their State RPAC and subsequently to National RPAC within specific timeframes.

These deadlines are mandated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and are not discretionary.

• Contributions of $50 or less must be forwarded within 30 days.
• Contributions exceeding $50 must be forwarded within 10 days.

The applicable time limit begins on the date the association or its representative receives the contribution.

Failure to forward a contribution within the required timeframe renders the contribution impermissible and it must be returned to the contributor. In such cases, the association must request that the contributor submit a new contribution.

Best Practice: To ensure compliance, associations are encouraged to implement a weekly contribution forwarding process.

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

👉View the full calendar.

RPAC Office Hours

Your time to:

• Ask questions
• Connect with RPAC staff and Aristotle experts
• Leave with clear next steps

👉Schedule Office Hours

RPAC Hall of Fame Announcement

The 2026 RPAC Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place:

👉Submit your nominations today!

Major Investor Pin Updates – Inventory & Reorder

We are running low on certain categories of Major Investor pins. A reorder has been placed and is expected to arrive around July 2026.

States and members currently awaiting pins have been notified — updated lists will be shared as they become available

This is our first full year with our new pin vendor; we are actively monitoring inventory levels and expect a smoother process next year.

Thank you for your patience as we work through this transition.

Pin Preference Survey — Launching July 6, 2026

We will soon email Major Investors a brief survey asking them to select their preferred pin style. This will help us better forecast inventory each year, order the right quantities upfront, and avoid running low on certain styles because members received pins they do not prefer. Please watch for that email in early July.

Thank You Calls — Retention Program

The three national RPAC committees and councils are conducting monthly thank you calls to new and renewed RPAC investors.

Calls are made after the investment is received — no pressure, just recognition from national leadership

Purpose: reinforce the member-relationship and drive retention

Why it matters: Investors who receive a personal thank-you call renew at significantly higher rates than those who don’t. The call isn’t about the money — it’s about making the investor feel known, not just processed. That distinction is what drives retention. The ask gets investors in. The relationship keeps them.

Can we say thank you enough? No. Recognition is the glue that holds the investor community together — and a personal call is one of the highest-ROI retention tools available. It costs nothing but time.

NAR Washington Report

• Supreme Court Addresses Tax Foreclosure Sales, Leaves Key Questions Open
• NAR Submits Comments on Copyright Registration Fee Reforms
• FHA Announces Policy Changes to Ease Regulatory Burdens
• Massachusetts Court Strikes Down Statewide Rent Control Ballot Measure
• VA Launches New Partial Claim Program and Streamlined Loss Mitigation Framework
• NAR Comments on Proposed Bank Capital Changes
• NAR Supports USDA Proposed Rule Excluding Real Estate Commission Fees From Seller Concession Cap
• NAR and NAHB Submit Comments on FEMA Review Council Report
• NAR Secures Legal Advocacy Victory as Supreme Court Grants Petition Challenging Energy‑Efficiency Rules Affecting Property Owners
• Court Grants NAR Request to File Amicus Brief in Challenge to New York Rent Stabilization Law
• HUD Issues New Emotional Support Animal Guidance
• VA Launches Home Loan Overview Webinar Series
• NAR Submits Comments Supporting USDA Proposed Changes to ADU Financing Rule
• NAR Urges Supreme Court Review of Land-Use Overreach
• FinCEN Appeals To Reverse Court Order on Residential Real Estate Rule
• NAR Comments on DOJ/FTC Business Collaboration Guidance for MLSs
• House Appropriators Release FY 2027 Spending Bill for HUD Programs
• HUD Releases State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction
• NAR Backs Property Owners Challenging Costly NYC Artist Housing Fee
• Qualified Opportunity Zone 2.0 Update

Resources & Research

Community Development Advocacy Grant Applications Reopened

The NAR Community Development Advocacy (CDA) grant application portal reopened on Thursday, June 4, 2026, offering state and local REALTOR® associations a limited opportunity to apply for funding through the Housing Opportunity, Fair Housing, Smart Growth, Placemaking, and Rural Outreach Grant Programs.

Applications will be accepted through October 15, 2026, or until all remaining funds have been committed. Associations are encouraged to apply early and connect with the CDA team to discuss initiative ideas and eligibility.

Questions? Christine WIndle.

Consumer Advocacy Grants Funding Update

The Consumer Advocacy Grant received an additional $275,000 in funding this year, thanks to the Finance Committee’s support.

This added investment will help the program reach more communities and build on success stories like Incline Village REALTORS®, which used grant funding to help break down barriers to first-time homeownership

If your association is working on a legislative or policy issue that affects homeowners or potential homeowners, contact Erin Murphy to learn more.

RPR’s Economic Area Reports – New Tools & Request for Feedback

RPR’s Economic Area Reports were built to help you bring local economic, demographic, housing and consumer data into policy conversations. They now include updated report options, refreshed data sets, and a suite of AI tools to help present all the information!

Learn more here: Turn Economic Area Data Into Advocacy-Ready Reports Briefings and Media
Learning Series – Federal and Local Economic Area Reports

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Valerie Rivers or the Industry Relations Team.

RPR is looking for feedback and testimonials related to the new Economic Area Reports. The team is looking for input on the new AI Tools, the new report interface and how GADs are using the Economic Area Reports with legislators and Economic Development groups.

Submit any comments, suggestions or use case examples to Valerie Rivers.

Research Tools

• Metro Market Statistics Dashboard
• Economist’s Outlook
• Residential Real Estate Snapshot
• Research Update