āFlood Week,ā a proactive training program for members and community stakeholders, positioned Baldwin REALTORSĀ® as leaders sharing access to vital expertise in flood mitigation, insurance, resilience, and more. In addition to a public-facing campaign, the association presented a townhall with NFIP and FEMA, a CE Class, workshops, and a panel discussion on lessons learned from last yearās Hurricane Sally.
Southern Minnesota REALTORSĀ® Jump-start Walkability in Mankato
Using REALTORĀ® Party resources, the REALTORĀ® Association of Southern Minnesota hosted a WalkShop event to determine how the revival of Mankatoās Old Town section could be even more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly. The half-day program included a walking tour with an expert consultant, and a whole lot of brainstorming.
Maine Association of REALTORSĀ® Taps Into REALTORĀ® Party Resources to Defeat Impact Fee on Vacant Residential Properties
In āVacationlandā, aka the state of Maine, second homes abound, many of which might be unused for whole seasons at a time. At its annual REALTORĀ® Day Rally, the Maine Association of REALTORSĀ® focused attention on proposed legislation that threatened to tax vacant residential properties, and their vocal opposition convinced lawmakers to prevent its passage.
Making Our Voice Heard on Capitol Hill
The 2018 REALTORSĀ® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo is a reminder of the critical role advocacy plays in our goal to revolutionize this industry and prepare REALTORSĀ® for sustainable future success. Advancing public policy that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment and supporting REALTORĀ® Champions at the national, state and local levels will help increase our influence in an uncertain legislative, regulatory, and political environment. As thousands of our colleagues and business partners attend our Legislative Meetings in Washington, DC, we are also continuing to commemorateĀ the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. We hope you join...
Expanding Homeownership
June is Homeownership Month, and NAR is sharing how REALTORSĀ® help the millions of Americans who aspire to join the nationās 83 million property owners.
Idaho REALTORSĀ® Secure Legislation Tipping the Balance in Favor of First-time Homebuyers
The Idaho Association of REALTORĀ® brought its savvy advocacy to bear on a pair of bills helping first-time homebuyers get a leg up in an increasingly expensive market: a dedicated tax-free savings account program, and the elimination of the filing deadline for applying for a homeownerās tax exemption. Both have been signed into law.
Phoenix REALTORSĀ® Support Accessory Dwelling Units, Paving Path for Housing Increase
The City of Phoenix has passed an ambitious plan to increase its housing inventory substantially in the next few years, and Accessory Dwelling Units will be a key component. When the City Council rolled out its new ordinance governing ADUs, Phoenix REALTORSĀ® turned to the Land Use Initiative program for help making an informed decision about supporting it.
Austin REALTORSĀ® Leverages Multiple REALTORĀ® Party Grants in Support of Missing Middle Housing
With strong support from Austin REALTORSĀ®, in 2023, the City of Austin approved the Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment (HOME) Resolution, initiating code amendments to reduce the minimum lot size to 2,500 square feet or less and allow for up to three residential dwelling units per lot. Backed by a variety of REALTORĀ® Party resources, the REALTORSĀ® are maintaining the momentum toward increasing āmissing middleā housing.
Issue Spotlight: Rent Control
As policymakers grapple with housing supply and affordability issues, one sector is receiving extra attention: rental housing. At the state and local level, rent control policies are being increasingly touted as a solution. Rent control is a rare instance where the research is conclusive: It doesnāt work. These measures not only fail to improve most renters’ financial situation but also shift economic burdens onto the housing provider with no counterbalance. This drives housing providers out of communities, stalls new development, reduces housing supply, lowers property values, and, over time, harms the areaās economy. This toolkit will help you communicate to...