Consumer Advocacy Outreach Program helps Seattle King County REALTORSĀ® Share Advocacy Success
After years of stagnant condominium construction in the Seattle region, a coalition led by the Washington Association of REALTORSĀ® was finally able to convince the state legislature to ease the legal restrictions that have discouraged development of this key āmissing middleā housing. The National Associationās Consumer Advocacy Outreach Program helped the Seattle King County Association give credit where credit was due ā to REALTORSĀ®.
Southern Maryland REALTORSĀ® Partner With Local College to Boost Financial Literacy
The 1,400-member Southern Maryland Association of RealtorsĀ® (SMAR) received a $5,000 NAR Housing Opportunity Program Grant to partner with the College of Southern Maryland to present Money Smart. This free event offered sound financial advice in tough economic times. Industry experts presented sessions covering topics related to real estate and mortgages; personal banking; and taxes, insurance, and financial planning.
Idaho REALTORSĀ® Re-Elect Tireless Champion to Pocatello City Council
When Jim Johnston was appointed to the City Council of Pocatello, Idaho in early 2011, he was new to political office ā but no stranger to public service. In fact, when he ran for election to keep his seat just six months later, polling partly funded by NAR found that he had a whopping 84 percent name recognition. The Idaho native had achieved this not only through his through his 30 yearsā experience as a leading REALTORĀ® in Pocatello, but thanks to his dedicated involvement with organizations ranging from the Idaho Chapter of the American Red Cross, to the Grand...
2017 Triple Crown Winners Announced
The winners are finally in for the 2017 Triple Crown. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our industry and RPAC in 2017. It is because of your spirit and leadership that NAR had such great successes this past year. Congratulations to the 24 states and territories and 431 local associations that won the 2017 Triple Crown, including: Arkansas Louisiana North Dakota Tennessee Colorado Maine Oklahoma Texas Florida Missouri Pennsylvania Utah Idaho Nebraska Rhode Island Vermont Illinois Nevada South Carolina U.S. Virgin Island Kentucky New Mexico South Dakota West Virginia View a...
2020 Census is Coming…
Important Dates April 1, 2020: National Census Day! By this date every home in the U.S. will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You can respond in the following 3 ways, beginning in March 2020: Online at: 2020census.gov; By phone; or By mail. All Census surveys must be complete by June 30, 2020. Ways to Engage Visit 2020census.gov to learn more about the upcoming Census and better understand whatās at stake Encourage your family, friends, clients, and neighbors to do the same Share Census links on your social media pages Find out about Census efforts in your...
Washington State REALTORSĀ® Score Victory in Edmonds Mayorās Race
Seven months before the recent mayoral race in Edmonds, Washington, the REALTORĀ® candidate was trailing by about 11 points in the polls. Reaching out to NARās Campaign Services Department, the state association developed a plan and secured the support they needed. REALTORĀ® Champion Dave Earling came out victorious in November by more than 65 percent. Through polling, direct mail, automated phone calls and a customized campaign strategy, NAR and the Washington Association worked together to bring about success.
Nashville Young Professionals Raise Serious RPAC Funds at Governor’s Mansion Event
In Tennessee, the Young Professionals Network leadership demonstrated unequivocally that the industry's youngest members are not just about light-hearted happy hours: They can take on serious issues and raise serious funds ā and put on a great party while doing so! The Greater Nashville Association of REALTORSĀ®' YPN chapter hosted a fundraiser this spring at the Tennessee Governor's Mansion, bringing together REALTORSĀ® from across the state in a prestigious setting, and raised approximately $35,000 for RPAC.
Kansas REALTORSĀ® Save Mortgage Interest Deduction for Stateās Itemizers
Late in the spring of 2012, in a heated and hard-fought legislative session rivaling any political intrigue that happens in Washington, the citizens of Kansas retained their ability to claim itemized tax deductions on their state tax returns, most notably their Mortgage Interest Deductions. The 7,500-member Kansas Association of REALTORSĀ® combined NARās Issues Mobilization services, along with their own funds and grassroots support to make that happen. The Kansas REALTORSĀ® fought the Governorās proposed āflat taxā plan that would have wiped away all itemized deductions, and they won ā by two votes.
Oklahoma Association Goes Beyond PAC Contributions to Help Elect Two REALTORĀ® Champions
The 8,325-member Oklahoma Association of REALTORSĀ® (OAR) has long had one of the stateās strongest Political Action Committees. But this spring, having received the maximum allowed PAC contributions from OAR, two of its strongest advocates ā one in the State House (Marion Cooksey) and one in the State Senate (Clark Jolley) - were still faced with tough primaries. They needed an extra boost. OAR used a $14,500 Independent Expenditure Grant for polling and mailers to bring about success. Representative Cooksey won her race outright in the primary; Senator Jolley will face an Independent in the fall general election, and is...