The REALTORS® of the Schuylkill County Board used a Placemaking Grant to bring a local playground swinging back to life. The REALTOR® who spearheaded the project, having learned the workings of the Borough Council in the proposal process, was appointed to replace an outgoing Council member, and is now serving a second term as an indispensable public servant – and the only woman on the local governing body.
6/16: Insights on 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges Webinar
Join us Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m. CST, for a free webinar focused on the latest insights for commercial practitioners. Evan Liddiard, NAR’s Director of Federal Taxation, covers updates on 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges, including the latest relief from IRS on meeting the deadlines during the pandemic. Evan will also cover recent IRS deadline relief provisions for investments in Opportunity Zones.Â
Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) initiative
provides free technical assistance for up to two years to help rural towns and regions create and implement economic development plans. USDA’s Innovation Center created the REDI initiative to support recommendations identified in the Report to the President of the United States from the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity. The recommendations outline steps to develop the rural economy and support quality of life.
Reflections on Wednesday, January 6
Last week, a bill that funded the federal government through Dec. 11 was signed into law; the bill includes a full-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and surface transportation funding.
NAR Focuses on Fair Housing During Black History Month
Last week, a bill that funded the federal government through Dec. 11 was signed into law; the bill includes a full-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and surface transportation funding.
Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® Leverages Consumer Advocacy Outreach Grant to Create Long-term Real Estate Information Resource
The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association had a compelling report on the need for affordable workforce housing; a new collaborative grant from the REALTOR® Party is helping to get the information out at the local level, where the zoning and budget decisions are made.
Utah Association of REALTORS® Back Bill to Simplify Permitting for Accessory Dwelling Units Throughout the State
Utah’s REALTORS® understood that Accessory Dwelling Units could go a long way toward easing the state’s growing housing crunch. With an Issues Mobilization Grant from the REALTOR® Party, they launched a campaign to educate the public – and pressure the legislature to pass a bill making the permitting process much easier.
Utah Association of REALTORS® Back Bill to Simplify Permitting for Accessory Dwelling Units Throughout the State
Utah’s REALTORS® understood that Accessory Dwelling Units could go a long way toward easing the state’s growing housing crunch. With an Issues Mobilization Grant from the REALTOR® Party, they launched a campaign to educate the public – and pressure the legislature to pass a bill making the permitting process much easier.
Housing Opportunity Grants Keeping the Focus on Homeownership and Housing
In the Charlottesville, Virginia and Springfield, Illinois regions, REALTOR® efforts to increase housing and homeownership continued unabated through the pandemic, with regional summits and localized education. Housing Opportunity Grants from the REALTOR® Party supported the work of these respective associations as they continued to lead their communities in housing efforts.
For Maryland REALTORS®, Legislative Wins are the Result of Advocacy, Engagement, and Support from the REALTOR® Party
An ambitious effort to address housing supply and housing opportunity issues was given wings by two Issues Mobilization Grants to the Maryland REALTORS®, who used the funds for a new website, database, and publicity campaign to help get important new laws on the books. With a strong new foundation in place, the advocacy continues…