The REALTORĀ® Association Mobile Processor (RAMP) is a mobile-based fundraising tool and application specifically designed for RPAC fundraising. The RAMP application is set up on a mobile phone or tablet, allowing staff to collect RPAC investments and for the investment information to be stored in the REALTORĀ® PAC Management System for compliance purposes seamlessly. RAMP processes all major credit cards and funds are deposited directly into the REALTORĀ® Associationās RPAC bank account. Benefits PAC Management System Because RAMP is part of the REALTORĀ® PAC Management System, there is no need to integrate another third party system. This integration offers complete...
Heartland Associationās (IL) Land Use Analysis Guides Local Development Ordinance
The 1,000-member Heartland REALTORĀ® Organization had its work cut out for it when the first draft of the suburban and rural districtās Unified Development Ordinance was first released. Leveraging the REALTORĀ® Partyās Land Use Initiative and its past relationship with the county's Planning & Development Committee Chairman, the association provided an objective review of the ordinance, which was used to draft an ordinance that preserved responsible development rights, streamlined processes and limited regulatory burdensāa win for all parties.
Bridge Association of REALTORSĀ® Keeps Transfer Tax from Soaring with Compelling Campaign
In the City of Piedmont, California, the real property transfer tax was poised to become the highest in the state unless residents mobilized to vote down a proposed increase. The Bridge Association of REALTORSĀ® leveraged an Issues Mobilization grant from the REALTORĀ® Party to defeat the measure at the ballot box and spare property owners the added burden.
With Help from a Fair Housing Grant, Birmingham Association of REALTORSĀ® Highlights Fair Housing Issues at Hybrid Summit
When the initially reluctant City Council of Bend, Oregon finally agreed to set the ball rolling to increase its Urban Growth Boundary, the local REALTORĀ® association provided positive reinforcement with a supportive Call For Action. Building rapport and relationships, says the Government Affairs Director, is always a good strategy ā that extends to leadership within a regional housing coalition that is raising public awareness of a growing housing crisis.
Oregon REALTORSĀ® Conduct āPeople for an Affordable Oregonā Campaign in Support of Key Housing Legislation
With insights gained from REALTORĀ® Party polling, Oregon REALTORSĀ® launched an Issues Mobilization campaign to persuade legislators to approve critical legislation addressing the stateās ongoing housing and homelessness crises. The resulting passage of SB 1537 brings important land use and permitting reforms to the housing production process.
Land Use Initiative Helps Hawaii REALTORSĀ® Address Affordable Housing
In Hawaii, the combined effect of vast acreage of protected natural lands, the high cost of living and a severe shortage of affordable housing brings land use issues into still sharper focus; so do the tents for the homeless that line many city streets. Using the Land Use Initiative, the Hawaii Association of REALTORSĀ® is taking steps toward review and reform of the stateās complex Land Use System to clear road blocks to affordable housing.
Space Coast Association of REALTORSĀ®
Until recently in the sunny City of Melbourne, Florida, canine residents were left out in the cold where public parks were concerned. The local REALTORSĀ® stepped up with elbow grease and Placemaking Grants from the REALTORĀ® Party to welcome the dogs and the humans who love them; in doing so, theyāve earned the appreciation of grateful communities.
Three North Carolina Communities Jumpstart Revitalization with Mainstreet Downtown Assessments Supported by the REALTORĀ® Party
Using Smart Growth grants from the REALTORĀ® Party, the McDowell Board of REALTORSĀ®, the Yancey Association of REALTORSĀ®, and the High Country Association of REALTORSĀ®, all in western North Carolina, commissioned assessments of small town centers with an eye toward sustainable residential and commercial growth.