In This Issue
- NAR spotlights housing solutions at both political conventions.
- “It’s the housing, stupid!” NAR mobilizes around key election issue.
- Pro-Property Platform launches for low-dollar, direct-to-candidate investments.
- Still time to join tomorrow’s Transforming Neighborhoods webinar.
- Latest Advocacy Scoop podcast focuses on state and local advocacy.
 .Sara Lipnitz, NAR’s 2025 Vice President of Advocacy, interviews Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn and Vice President of Policy Advocacy Bryan Greene about REALTOR® advocacy wins, priorities, and programs at Leadership Week.
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What You Need to Know
NAR Spotlights Housing Solutions at Political Conventions
NAR CEO Nykia Wright speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August.
Partnering with POLITICO, NAR brought conversations on top housing issues to both political conventions this summer.
At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, NAR’s events featured discussions among elected officials and industry leaders on how best to address the country’s housing challenges.
NAR CEO Nykia Wright and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn also led executive discussions on the bipartisan solutions REALTORS® are advancing to make housing more accessible and affordable.
2024 Political Rallying Cry: “It’s the Housing, Stupid!”
“It’s the economy, stupid!” became a rallying cry in the 1992 presidential election, acknowledging the frustration driving voters’ decisions at the ballot box. And in 2024, the saying rings just as true. But now the frustration centers on a particular economic segment: the housing market.
As more families wait for their shot at the American Dream, there’s no question of the importance this issue holds for this year’s elections. Read more about how NAR is putting housing issues front and center to elect REALTOR® Party champions at all levels of government and achieve legislative victories to bring homeownership back into reach for millions of Americans.
The Pro-Property Platform Launches
The Pro-Property Platform, RPAC’s new low-dollar, direct-to-candidate giving program, launched last month. Through the Platform, REALTORS®, affiliates, and the public can make voluntary contributions to candidates and officeholders who champion property rights.
By quantifying the amount of pro-property rights dollars contributed, we can send a powerful message to candidates that REALTORS® and consumers are standing with them because of their commitment to advancing the American Dream of property ownership.
Reminder: Transforming Neighborhoods Webinar Tomorrow
There is still time to register for tomorrow’s Community Outreach webinar. Join us for Transforming Neighborhoods: Help Your Community Solve a Challenging Real Estate Problem on September 11 at 2 pm ET. Discover how NAR’s partnership with CRE Consulting Corps can help associations tackle disinvestment, housing gaps, and more. Learn about grant opportunities and the application process, and be a catalyst for change.
Today’s Ask an Appraiser webinar provided a 60-minute, live Q&A session with an expert panel of REALTOR® appraisers. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights into the intricacies of the appraisal process.
The Fair & Attainable Housing Ideas Forum on September 18 is now full, but due to strong interest, please keep an eye out for future opportunities.
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RPAC UpdateAs of August 31, RPAC fundraising reached 71% of its national goal with $35.75 million raised at all three levels of the association, and 97% of its federal disbursements allocation goal with $9.69 million raised at the national level. RPAC has 6,928 Major Investors and a 30% participation rate. . |
The REALTOR® Party At Work
2024 Election HQ
Of 392 primary contests, RPAC-supported candidates in 369 congressional districts have advanced to the general election. The Opportunity Race Program has supported 57 candidates, with 53 winning their primaries.
REALTOR® Party Success Stories
- Boise Regional REALTORS® Trains Local Communities in the Basics of Smart Growth Development
- Washington REALTORS® Campaigns to Defeat Transfer Tax Increase
- West Hawaii Association of REALTORS® Alerts Property Owners About Deadline on Open Construction Permits that Could Lead to Prohibitive Unexpected Costs
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REALTOR® Party Resource Spotlight
Community Outreach Grants
What can you do with an NAR Community Outreach Grant? Transform vacant public lots into vibrant parks, address housing supply challenges, promote fair housing, advocate for smart growth policies and more. Find out how other associations have used grants and sign up for a planning session. Don’t delay: the application deadline is October 15.
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REALTOR® Party Playlist: Advocacy Scoop Podcast
The REALTOR® Party: Shopping Local
It’s election season, and this is the first of three episodes where Shannon and Patrick explore all the ways NAR and the REALTOR® Party is involved in elections. From the Advocacy Everywhere grassroots program to state and local independent expenditures, NAR is helping elect REALTOR® Party champions in Washington, D.C. and in statehouses and city councils across the country.
Link Library
- FlyIn.realtor: Advocacy talking points and priorities
- RealtorParty.realtor: REALTOR® Party grants and resources
- NAR.realtor/AdvocacyMission: How NAR is making housing more affordable, available, and accessible
- NAR.realtor/AdvocacyWins: Compilations of advocacy successes
- Washington Report: Policy updates
- Facts.realtor: Settlement information and resources
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