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News Housing Webinar: Housing Need in Rural America In rural America, more and more residents are struggling to find a safe, affordable place to live.  Challenges include affordability, lack of funding to build new units; zoning that restricts the housing supply; limited access to credit; a dearth of rental options, and now, the impact of COVID-19.  Join us for a discussion on these challenges as well as some of the ways – federal, state, local, and Realtor Party Programs – are addressing these challenges.   Speakers include staff from the Housing Assistance Council and two local Realtor® Associations. Listen to the...

New Year New Resolve, By The Numbers, Success Stories, and More

Thousands of REALTORS® gathered in Anaheim last week to Own the Moment at NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience. Attendees packed the room at Monday’s Advocacy Scoop to hear the latest on the association’s priorities and successes at the local, state, and national levels. Read more about what REALTOR® advocacy has achieved this year and what’s ahead.

We’re midway through Fair Housing Month, and REALTORS® across the country are pursuing bold goals to substantially narrow racial and ethnic homeownership gaps – work that will continue year-round. Use this checklist to get informed, inspired, and involved in expanding homeownership and building diverse, inclusive communities.

There are a variety of strategies and approaches to address challenges in rural communities – and our Community Outreach programs can be used to help fund many of these. Concierge Service for Small Associations NAR will provide a “concierge” type of service to small associations, especially those with limited, or no, staff to help you address a challenge in your community using one of our REALTOR® Party Community Outreach programs. The first step will be to submit the Rural Outreach Assistance Questionnaire to collect some basic information. After the questionnaire is submitted, staff will schedule a call with you to...

Last week, nearly 9,000 REALTORS® descended on Washington, D.C. for the 2023 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. We spent six days discussing the most pressing issues affecting the real estate industry and met with members of Congress and their staff at the inaugural REALTOR® National Block Party, which 95% of Capitol Hill offices registered to attend! Nationals Park became a sea of blue that demonstrated the unmatched impact REALTORS® have in their communities.

New Year New Resolve, By The Numbers, Success Stories, and More

The following state and local issues policy statements have been adopted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Board of Directors. All policy statements have been put forth, reviewed and approved by REALTOR® members serving on the State and Local Issues Policy Committee. Questions? Contact Drew Myers. Assessment Practices The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) urges state associations to promote legislation providing for tax assessment of all real property and all forms of shelter on an equitable basis based on fair market value. Adopted, 1997. Reaffirmed, 2019. Brownfields and Local Tax Incentives The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) believes it is...

Business Insider published an article last week with a provocative title: “The housing shortage is the root of all of America’s problems.” NAR has been shouting this from the rooftops for several years and advocating for solutions that can turn the tide. To make lasting change, we must ensure our policy positions, leadership, and programming include diverse voices and perspectives. Read more about the resources available to your association through NAR and the REALTOR® Party to advance these efforts.