GADFly Newsletter ā August 2021
Hello GAD Nation! It has been nearly a month (can you believe it?) since GAD Institute! Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, presented, and networked for three straight days in Denver. Your 2021 GAD Advisory Group led by Chairwoman Kelli Walker Starrett, gave everyone phenomenal content and an Institute to be remembered. GAD Institute 2021: Denver by the numbers: 70 New or First Time GAD Attendees 280 Total Registered Attendees 30 Sessions 75 Speakers 4 Receptions None of this would have been possible without the extraordinary work of your GAD Advisory Group! It is now our pleasure to introduce...
GADFly Newsletter ā December 2020
As we enter the final weeks of 2020, we at NAR have been taking time to recognize and appreciate how our staff members have been going above and beyond during 2020. We would like to use this final GADFly issue to do the same for GAD Nation. Below you will find some of the stories of GADs who are making an impact in their communities both through their work in their official capacities and beyond. While we could not include all of the stories ā there were so many ā we have selected a few stories that exemplify selflessness and...
GADFly Newsletter ā January 2022
Campaign Services Online REALTORĀ® Candidate Training Academy for State and Local Office The updated online version of the REALTORĀ® Candidate Training Academy for State and Local Office is now live on the Center for REALTORĀ® Development site. It is free to members and staff interested in running for elected office or learning more about campaigns. It is free to members and staff interested in running for elected office or learning more about campaigns. If you are interested in hosting an in-person or virtual candidate training academy this year, please contact John Winston (202) 383-1235 to get on the schedule before...
GADFly Newsletter ā June 2020
In This Issue… 2020 GAD Institute Advocacy Resources RPAC Updates NAR’s Economic Outlook 2020 GAD Institute GADs Give Back This year GADs Give Back is partnering with the United Way and its United States COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund. United Way WorldwideāsĀ COVID-19 FundĀ supports communities by helping local United Ways respond, and by ensuringĀ people get accurate information through their local 211 network. Donations through the GADs Give Back program will be used by the United Wayās local US chapters to provide food, shelter, vital information and additional assistance to those most in need. Donate at http://unitedway.org/gadsgiveback Pre-Institute New GADs Training...
GADFly Newsletter ā March 2020
In This Issue… COVID-19 Information Advocacy Resources RPAC News NAR Economic Outlook COVID-19 Information COVID-19 Advocacy FAQ NAR’s Federal Advocacy team has been working closely with Congress and the Administration to ensure the interests of REALTORSĀ® and their clients are protected in any federal action in response to COVID-19, in addition to minimizing transaction disruptions during these very difficult circumstances. As the actions out of Washington evolve daily, below are a number of Q&As to address the ongoing fixes being proposed and implemented in response to the pandemic. Congress has passed an $8 billion stimulus package providing emergency funding to...
Issue Webinars
The State and Local Issues Policy Committee began co-hosting legislative issue webinars with other NAR Governance Committees in 2020 and now is committed to hosting six (6) new issue webinars each calendar year. These webinars educate and assist REALTORĀ® Associations and REALTORSĀ® by sharing ideas on how to effectively lobby and support relevant REALTORĀ® policies at the state and local level. Issue Webinar Recordings ISSUE WEBINAR SPEAKERS DATEĀ NAR RESOURCES RECORDINGĀ Foreign-Buyer Bans NARās State and Local Issues Policy Committee hosted a webinar focused on the potential impacts of various state legislation banning foreign buyers from purchasing real estate. While...
Issue Webinars
The State and Local Issues Policy Committee began co-hosting legislative issue webinars with other NAR Governance Committees in 2020 and now is committed to hosting six (6) new issue webinars each calendar year. These webinars educate and assist REALTORĀ® Associations and REALTORSĀ® by sharing ideas on how to effectively lobby and support relevant REALTORĀ® policies at the state and local level. Issue Webinar Recordings ISSUE WEBINAR SPEAKERS DATEĀ NAR RESOURCES RECORDINGĀ Foreign-Buyer BansNARās State and Local Issues Policy Committee hosted a webinar focused on the potential impacts of various state legislation banning foreign buyers from purchasing real estate. While the...