Rent control initiatives are sweeping the country, further limiting housing supply and exacerbating affordability issues. REALTORSĀ® know sound rental policies are crucial to addressing Americaās housing crisis.
GADFly Newsletter ā January 2023
REMINDER:Ā ALL GAD CALL Monday 1/23 at 3:00pm Eastern On Monday, January 23rd Shannon McGahn and Jon Waclawski will host a 30 minute All-GAD call to go address the most recent NAR Advocacy restructure. 2025 GAD Institute Site Submissions Due February 1st State and local associations interested in nominating a 2025 GAD Institute location, please submit a Statement of Interest to the GAD Advisory Group by emailing both Josh Dix and Jon Waclawski by February 1, 2023. RPAC Fundraising FPC Training Conference January 19-20, 2023 All Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) have been invited to join the FPC Advocacy Academy Training...
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American real estate is the envy of the world. Itās a shining example of the potential of our free market system and a defining feature of our collective embrace of the āunalienable Rightsā set forth by Thomas Jefferson some 250 years ago. Considering the fight being waged against our members in some corners of the country, though, you wouldnāt always know thatās the case.
Kickstarting Efforts to Make Macon Better was as Easy as ABC
A Diversity Initiative Grant helped the Middle Georgia Association of REALTORSĀ® bring elected officials, community leaders, homeowners and potential homebuyers together to create partnerships to address the communities most basic needs and brainstorm affordable housing solutions to a county facing a nearly 23.5% poverty level.
Job Growth Creates Housing Opportunity
Itās the kind of āproblemā that most cities wouldnāt mind having: companies like Amazon, IKEA and Mars Candy opening or expanding facilities within city limits. Joliet, Illinois is experiencing impressive job growth, and is seeking to convert commuters and renters into local homeowners with a new down payment assistance program, the help of Three Rivers Association of REALTORSĀ® and a Housing Opportunity Grant.
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Homelessness
NAR supports cost-effective approaches towards preventing and ending homelessness. The individuals and families that are housing insecure or currently experiencing homelessness can be helped through evidence-based approaches, such as āhousing first,ā which prioritizes providing permanent housing as quickly as possible then providing supportive services as needed. NAR urges its state and local REALTORĀ® Associations to work with community stakeholders to develop innovative and proactive strategies to aid citizens experiencing homelessness or facing housing insecurity.Ā Adopted May 2016 REALTORĀ® Success Stories Hawaii REALTORSĀ® Look to Create Housing Opportunities for the Homeless Austin REALTORSĀ® Accept Mayorās Challenge to End Veterans HomelessnessĀ West Central...
West Central Minnesota REALTORSĀ® Help to House the Homeless
When the regional Continuum of Care program serving the same 18 counties as Minnesota's West Central Association of REALTORSĀ® created a more streamlined entry system to bring assistance to those in dire need of housing, the REALTORSĀ® used a REALTORĀ® Party Housing Opportunity Grant to get the word out.
Presidentās Circle
The Presidentās Circle is a group of REALTORSĀ® who contribute directly to REALTORĀ®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The Presidentās Circle Program supports REALTORĀ® Championsāmembers of Congress who have made significant achievements in advancing the REALTORĀ® public policy agenda. The Presidentās Circle Program allows REALTORSĀ® to contribute beyond RPAC dollars and increase the strength of the REALTORĀ® voice on Capitol Hill.