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Across the country, various state and local governments are currently considering – or debating – legislative rent control measures. However, these efforts are misguided. They do nothing to address residential construction deterrents like imprudent local zoning measures and high land costs. What rent control policies really do is help create political battles between landlords and tenants without addressing the root of – and possible solutions to – America’s housing affordability problems. In response, NAR is working to fight rent control and rent stabilization laws on both residential and commercial properties. Last year, California voters rejected a statewide measure that would...

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In four congressional districts of North Carolina, REALTORS® got rare access to their U.S. Representatives in a series of “Congressional Road Shows” hosted by their Federal Political Coordinators. REALTORS® in attendance got to hear and ask questions about issues near and dear to the industry and their communities.

Imitation maybe the greatest form of flattery, but in the real estate business success should be replicated. Here are some of the success stories shared during the REALTOR® Partya Training Conference. North Carolina REALTORS®’ Advocacy Spurs New Legislation for Small Business and Association Health Care Coverage https://realtorparty.realtor/news/success-stories/nc-realtors-advocacy-spurs-new-legislation Mississippi REALTORS® Maximize Returns with RPAC Fundraising Grant https://realtorparty.realtor/homepage/success-story/mississippi-realtors-maximize-returns-with-rpac-fundraising-grant Washington REALTORS® Campaign for Affordable Housing Legislation https://realtorparty.realtor/about-us/washington-realtors-campaign-for-affordable-housing-legislation Hawai’i REALTORS® Improve Public Education without Property Tax Surcharges https://realtorparty.realtor/about-us/hawaii-realtors-improve-public-education-without-property-tax-surcharges  Texas REALTORS® Achieve Tax Reform for Texas Property Owners https://realtorparty.realtor/about-us/texas-realtors-achieve-tax-reform-for-texas-property-owners

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...

In Washington state, funding for fire safety is an unquestioned necessity. At the same time, there’s a statewide housing affordability crisis. Priorities collided when the City Council of Moses Creek proposed Fire Impact fees for all new development projects, adding a significant cost burden to much-needed new housing. With help from the REALTOR® Party, a Call for Action helped voice local opposition.

Across Pennsylvania, the pandemic shut-down was leaving housing consumers in dire straits, and real estate professionals unable to provide any in-person service. With 48 other states allowing at least some form of in-person real-estate business during the lockdown, the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® worked tirelessly to convince a reluctant governor that housing is essential business.

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. Under the agreement, NFIP authority is extended through Sept. 30, 2021.

FPC Training Conference January 19-20, 2023 All Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) have been invited to join the FPC Advocacy Academy Training Conference, January 19 -20, 2023. This is a hybrid conference where your new FPCs will attend in-person and veteran FPCs will attend virtually. The in-person training will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. and all expenses will be covered for attendees. Please encourage your FPCs to register. If you have any questions, please contact Victoria Givens at vgivens@nar.realtor or 202-383-1021. Plan Now for 2023 Consumer Advocacy Grant The Consumer Advocacy Outreach grant offers your association the...