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.
Making Unfair Housing History
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.
Diverse Voices Crucial to Lasting Policy Solutions
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.
REALTOR Party News – April 2019
New Year New Resolve, By The Numbers, Success Stories, and More
REALTOR® Party Leaders Plan for 2020
Last week, more than 500 REALTOR® Party leaders gathered in Austin, Texas, for the 2020 REALTOR® Party Training Conference. This conference was special for a number of reasons. While it was a great opportunity to connect and network, this annual conference is also an opportunity for us to understand the vital role that each of us plays in shaping the future of the real estate industry and making homeownership a reality for all. One of the key takeaways from this event was out Three Pillars document. As we close out our celebration of the 50th anniversary of RPAC, these three...
2020 President’s Circle Conference: Know Before You Go
The 2020 RPAC President’s Circle Conference is just a few days away! As you prepare for the conference, please take a minute to review the helpful information included below: Conference Agenda View and download the final conference agenda. As You Pack You can view the most up-to-date weather forecast. Current predictions are highs around 80 degrees and lows around 70 degrees. Attire for the entire conference is resort casual – please be comfortable! Monday’s Welcome Reception is on a grassy lawn, so please plan appropriate footwear. Wednesday’s Closing Reception is in an indoor/outdoor venue on the property. You may wish...
REALTOR Party News – April 2018
New Year New Resolve, By The Numbers, Success Stories, and More
With Help from the REALTOR® Party, Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association Promotes Reforms to the Dated Land Use Policy Stifling Housing Production
REALTOR® Party polling helped the Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association understand the disconnect between local perceptions about housing supply and affordability, and the impact of Act 250, the state’s longstanding land use regulation. With a Consumer Advocacy Outreach Grant, the association developed a campaign to clarify the issues: Unlock Housing Affordability Options for a Thriving Environment.
South Carolina REALTORS® Honored with Fair Housing Award from the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO)
When South Carolina REALTORS® amped up their fair housing program in response to the social unrest that swept the country in 2020, no aspect of the real estate industry escaped their scrutiny. Their efforts to further fair housing and to promote anti-discrimination in housing earned them the 2022 Fair Housing Award from the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials.
North Platte Valley Association of REALTORS® Leverages Housing Opportunity Grant to Promote Financial Literacy Among Local 8th Graders
In partnership with like-minded organizations in rural eastern Wyoming, the North Platte Valley Board of REALTORS® conducted a "Reality Town" program to introduce important concepts of financial literacy to area 8th grade youth. Students from three schools in the region learned about the correlation between grades and earning potential, and real-world living expenses, from participating grown-ups in their community – including REALTORS®.