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The Vermont Association of REALTORS® knows that increasing rent control regulations in Burlington will infringe on private property rights – and won’t fix the housing challenges.  Through an Issues Mobilization campaign supported by the REALTOR® Party, they presented the message that ultimately resonated with the governor, who vetoed a threatened rent-control ordinance.

Arizona rental households had been paying an average of $51/month in transaction privilege taxes, a burden that negatively affected the state’s property managers, as well as its renters. With housing affordability an increasing concern, Arizona REALTORS® redoubled their efforts to repeal the tax, and with support from an Issues Mobilization Grant, they did.

Using a Smart Growth Grant from the REALTOR® Party, the District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® convened a panel of experts to present facts, figures, examples, and answers regarding the process of developing accessory dwelling units, now permitted in much of the nation’s capital.

Please register to join your NAR Advocacy team for this annual Know Before You Go Webinar on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1pm ET to prepare for the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington D.C and your Hill visits. During the webinar we will walk through your talking points and FPC E-Packet, review what to expect with the busy RLM schedule and discuss the latest around the NAR settlement. Remember, RLM is the most important Advocacy meeting of the year and we look forward to getting back to regular order with Hill visits.

NAR Thanks President Biden for Addressing Housing Supply in State of the Union

On Thursday night, President Joe Biden announced a number of housing initiatives in the State of the Union address (SOTU), calling for a $10,000 tax credit for both first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; the construction and renovation of more than 2 million additional homes, lower closing costs and cost reductions for renters.

With help from an Issues Mobilization Grant from the REALTOR® Party, Illinois REALTORS® and the Chicago Association of REALTORS® fought a misguided referendum seeking to use an increase in real estate transfer taxes to fight homelessness. Understanding that the proposal would be detrimental to the local economy, the REALTORS® launched an energetic effort to persuade voters to oppose it at the ballot box.

Faced with a legislative proposal that would have instituted a sales tax on services, Maryland REALTORS® launched a strong opposition focused on how the measure would increase the cost of housing at each step of development, construction, and sales. In consultation with REALTOR® Party staff, they created a Call For Action campaign that helped to kill the bill in committee.

It’s a big week for the REALTOR® Party, and we’re breaking it all down for you live from Orlando as thousands gather for NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience.

In This Issue Start planning to submit your Hall of Fame nominations today. Pro-Property Platform launches for low-dollar, direct-to-candidate investments. Plan your NXT agenda and add the GAD meetings to your calendar. Community Outreach grants for 2024 are open until October 15 – get your applications in today. Dates to Remember Sept 17: National Voter Registration Day Sept 18: Fair & Attainable Housing Ideas Forum Webinar, 2 PM ET Sept 25: All GAD Zoom Call, 3 PM ET Oct 15: Deadline to apply for Community Outreach Grants Oct 23: NXT Recognition Transmittal Deadline for Major Investors Dec 15: Deadline to submit reimbursement for Community Outreach grants...