A Fair Housing Grant from the REALTOR® Party helped the Bay East Association of REALTORS® bring the author of The Color of Law to a virtual discussion of his work. By opening the event to other key stakeholders and real estate organizations, they strengthened relationships all around.
North Carolina REALTORS® Proclaim Fair Housing Values in State-wide Media Campaign Supported by Consumer Advocacy Grant
NC REALTORS® asserted REALTOR® support of fair housing principles in a campaign they called ‘We Open Doors to Everyone,’ targeting North Carolina thought leaders, influencers, and stakeholder populations throughout April and May. It was made possible by NC REALTORS® Issues Mobilization funds, and its reach was extended by a Consumer Advocacy Outreach Grant from the REALTOR® Party.
REALTOR Party News – September 2022
It was great to see so many of you at C5 last month. Some 500 brokers, industry professionals, and economic development experts joined us at the nation’s premier commercial real estate event in New York.
Alabama REALTORS® Champion First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts — Again
Having spearheaded the effort to create a First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account program in Alabama back in 2018, Alabama REALTORS® revisited the legislation as the end of a five-year sunset clause approached. A Call for Action reminded lawmakers how important the tax-free savings accounts are for aspiring homebuyers, and the law was not only renewed, but extended and strengthened with fraud protections and transparency measures.
REALTOR Party News – April 2019
New Year New Resolve, By The Numbers, Success Stories, and More
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.
Placemaking Grant Application
The deadline for 2018 was 10/1/18. The 2019 grant application will be available early January, 2019.
REALTOR Party News – February 2023
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 and advocating for solutions that can turn the tide. To make lasting change, we must ensure our policy positions, leadership, and programming include diverse voices and perspectives. Read more about the resources available to your association through NAR and the REALTOR® Party to advance these efforts.
Sacramento Association of REALTORS® Equips Local Aspiring Homeowners with Resources and Know-How to Begin Homebuying Journey
The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® established a new Fair Housing Month tradition this year: a first-time homebuyers expo featuring information sessions, panels of new homeowners, and vendors drawn from its preferred-partner membership -- even Home Depot-sponsored activities to occupy the children! It was funded in part by a Housing Opportunity Grant from the REALTOR® Party.
RPAC Political Advocacy Fund
The RPAC Political Advocacy Fund (PAF) consists of state and local association, affiliate and institute, society and council (ISC) investors who partner with NAR to strengthen the real estate industry and support brokers and agents’ ability to conduct business effectively. Members who invest in the PAF are eligible to participate in the Soft Dollar Recognition Program, with specific benefits and accolades that acknowledge their support of RPAC. With a minimum annual investment of $1,000, there are four levels within the RPAC Soft Dollar Major Investor Program: Sterling R, Crystal R, Golden R and Platinum R. View the investment amounts and...