When Santa Rosa, CA, recently attempted to pass rent control and just cause eviction legislation, the North Bay Association of REALTORSĀ® used an Issues Mobilization Grant to protect the rights of property ownersāand to encourage government to meet the demand for affordable housing.
The Dream Still Demands…REALTORSĀ®
The 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, declining stats in African-American homeownership, gentrification, and creative solutions were top of mind for many of the 10,000 people attending the Congressional Black Caucus Foundationās 48th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) in Washington, D.C., including REALTORSĀ® and NAR Advocacy staff. For years, NARās Federal Political Coordinators have used ALC as an opportunity to network with their member of Congress, industry professionals, and other small business owners. These REALTORSĀ® are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, and play a pivotal role in REALTORĀ® Party outreach. They work closely...
TREPAC Gets a Fun-filled Boost from Dallas-area Diversity Groups
What would you pay to dunk a director of your local REALTORĀ® board? How about the chance to throw pies at colleagues? Five diversity organizations across the Texas real estate industry joined together to host āFair Play for TREPAC,ā a fun-filled evening that honored the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, and raised more than $6,600 for the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee.
Delaware REALTORSĀ® Lobby State to Spare Summer Rental Season from Extended Pandemic Shutdown
Facing an extension of restrictions on out-of-state visitors and short-term rentals as the all-important summer beach season approached, Delaware REALTORSĀ® engaged their governor and other elected officials in problem-solving discussions. A five-part Call for Action through the Advocacy Everywhere program helped get the message through.
Working with State Legislators, Tennessee REALTORSĀ® Have April Declared Fair Housing Month in The Volunteer State
Median housing prices in Tennessee have increased over 22%, and newcomers are coming to the state in droves, so the values of fair housing and equal opportunity housing are more important than ever. To elevate and amplify conversations and advocacy promoting these principles, the leadership of Tennessee REALTORSĀ® spearheaded an effort to have the state legislature pass a resolution making April Fair Housing Month at the state level.
Spokane REALTORSĀ® Spur Much-Needed Housing Development with Pro-Growth Candidates
The inventory of available housing stock is at a historic low in Spokane, Washington, and housing prices are seeing double-digit increases. In the midst of the crisis, the Spokane REALTORSĀ® successfully championed a challenger to the mayorās office, as well as candidates for the City Council to spur much-needed housing development.
Restaurants
While we know this visit to Washington, D.C is always packed and busy, we hope you find time to enjoy some favorite restaurants of your grassroots team. Our recommendations are the following. Senate Side Art & Soul ā Great comfort food in an upscale location a block away from the NAR building. (Union Station Metro stop) Clydeās ā with multiple locations around town, this place has something for everyone from crab cakes to burgers and can accommodate large parties without too much of a wait. We recommend the one near the NAR offices (Gallery Place/Chinatown metro stop). Zaytinyaā This hopping...
Texas REALTORSĀ® Achieve Tax Reform for Texas Property Owners
In Texas, where thereās no state income tax or a state-levied property tax, itās the tax bills from your county, your municipality, your school district, and various other special districts thatāll get you. Texas REALTORSĀ® have been battling the āHidden Property Taxā inherent in the system for years, and this summer, with a boost from a sweeping Issues Mobilization campaign, the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act was signed into law.
Partnership Spurs Diversity for the Grosse Pointe REALTORSĀ®
In Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "The Other America" speech 50 years ago this March, the local REALTORĀ® board makes all its decisions through an internalized lens of diversification. Partnering with the public school system recently, the REALTORSĀ® recently created a calendar illustrated with student visions of diversity; proceeds from calendar sales support diversity efforts in the schools.