When the New York State Climate Action Council recommended extreme building-electrification requirements – including prohibiting natural gas service to existing and new buildings as of 2024 – REALTORS® launched a consumer education and awareness campaign to help convince lawmakers in ten Senate swing districts to temper the proposed mandates.
Kicking Off a Crucial Election Year
The REALTOR® Party is ready to hit the ground running on a demanding year.
GADFly Newsletter – January 2024
GADFly is a monthly e-newsletter with content curated for state and local REALTORS® associations’ advocacy staff.
Though Small in Numbers, Adirondack/Champlain Valley REALTORS® Is Making an Outsized Impact on Regional Development
A progression of Smart Growth Grants from the REALTOR® Party has been helping the Adirondack /Champlain Valley REALTORS® bring the sustainable development concept to the upstate New York region. They began with an education effort to create a groundswell of advocates and have now created a Smart Growth Developer’s Guide.
GADFly Newsletter – July 2024
In This Issue GAD Institute is next week, download the app on Apple or Google by searching GAD 2024 Updates to the RPAC Major Investor and Fundraising Grants AND Hall of Fame Nominations Check out REALTOR® Party on LinkedIn – use #REALTORParty to help amplify your wins! Dates to Remember July 12: GAD Advisory Group Applications Open Jul 16-18: GAD Institute (Spokane, WA) Jul 31: All GAD Zoom Call, 3 PM ET Aug 2: GAD Advisory Group Applications Close Chair’s Letter The Best Week of The Year It’s the best week of the year for GAD Nation! A long time...
Examples of REALTOR® Associations’ Placemaking Projects
REALTOR® Party Success Stories Space Coast Association of REALTORS® Until recently in the sunny City of Melbourne, Florida, canine residents were left out in the cold where public parks were concerned. The local REALTORS® stepped up with elbow grease and Placemaking Grants from the REALTOR® Party to welcome the dogs and the humans who love them; in doing so, they’ve earned the appreciation of grateful communities. Schuylkill REALTORS® Rehab Park, Launch REALTORS® Political Career The REALTORS® of the Schuylkill County Board used a Placemaking Grant to bring a local playground swinging back to life. The REALTOR® who spearheaded the project,...
Sewer/Well/Septic
back to the Rural Outreach Initiative Page NAR’s Well & Septic White Paper: One of the major factors in determining the safety and value of both residential and commercial property is the presence of onsite water wells and septic/wastewater systems. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of public or city water versus onsite water systems, and will also look at the various different types of onsite well and wastewater systems News & Resources One Water Webinars: A monthly interactive forum the US Water Alliance, featuring webinars that cover hot topics in One Water management, and provide an opportunity to engage with...
Rural Outreach Grant Toolkit
The following activities help to position REALTORS® as leaders on a wide range of rural issues such broadband, well and septic, open space preservation, environmental standards, and planning and zoning. Use these ideas for inspiration. This is not a complete list of activities that qualify for grant support. If you have an idea but are not sure if it is eligible for a grant, email ruraloutreachgrants@nar.realtor. Level 1 Expert Speaker: Bring in a speaker to discuss a challenge impacting your community. Conduct Training: Provide education opportunities for members to learn about an issue, such as well and septic regulations, impacting...
Michigan REALTORS®–Placemaking Pioneers–Show How a Little TLC Goes a Long Way
After two years, the 'Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper' placemaking challenge launched by the Michigan Association of REALTORS® (MAR) is proving that little things make a big difference.