As stewards of the right to own, use and transfer private property, fair housing protects our livelihood and business as REALTORS® and depends on a free, open market that embraces equal opportunity. The Fair Housing Grant program provides funding to state and local REALTOR® Associations to enhance the importance fair housing plays in our industry and in our communities.
Rural Outreach Initiative: Housing
back to the Rural Outreach Initiative Page 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. NAR’s Political Advocacy – NAR supports federal programs for home loans, rental development and rental assistance, including those of the RHS. Webinars Webinar: Housing Need in Rural America: In rural America, more and more residents are struggling to find a safe, affordable place to live. ...
Taking the Lead in Housing Affordability
NAR hosted its second successful Policy Forum at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Focused on one our top strategic priorities – housing affordability, this event was another step in our efforts to collaborate with a broad coalition of organizations, including multicultural real estate groups, lenders, builders, economists, and law and policy makers, to amplify our advocacy voice and discuss was to positively impact and broaden housing opportunities.
Ideas for Using a Housing Opportunity Grant
The following activities help create or improve systems, programs and policies that expand access to housing that is affordable. Use these ideas for inspiration and review Expanding Housing Opportunity: A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations for practical tips on conducting a successful activity. If you have an idea but are not sure if it is eligible for a grant, contact Christine Windle at 202-383-1135. Level 1 – Housing Opportunity Grant Ideas Education for REALTORS®: Offer a class to provide information about buyer assistance programs that could help their clients or to teach REALTORS® about working with first-time buyers. Guest Speaker:...
Be a Fair Housing Champion
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.
Columbus REALTORS® Explores Tiny Homes as a Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis
Always interested in increasing the availability of affordable housing, Columbus REALTORS® hosted a Tiny Home Forum to explore the viability of diminutive dwellings as an affordable and energy efficient alternative for buyers who might be priced out of the conventional market. A Housing Opportunity Grant from the REALTOR® Party helped make it possible – including an on-site tiny house for participants to tour!
Columbus REALTORS® Explores Tiny Homes as a Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis
Always interested in increasing the availability of affordable housing, Columbus REALTORS® hosted a Tiny Home Forum to explore the viability of diminutive dwellings as an affordable and energy efficient alternative for buyers who might be priced out of the conventional market. A Housing Opportunity Grant from the REALTOR® Party helped make it possible – including an on-site tiny house for participants to tour!