After nearly a year, we continue to see recovery and rebuilding efforts in Gulf Coast states, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands resulting from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. This year, weāve already seen flooding along the Mississippi River and in Ellicott City, Md. As we continue to support these communities as they rebuild, we are reminded of the importance of the National Flood Insurance Program. This is why NAR Supports: Reauthorizing and gradually strengthening the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) so it is sustainable over the long run; Encouraging the development of private market options to offer comparable flood insurance...
Investment & Revitalization
Small towns and rural communities throughout the United States are looking for ways to strengthen their economies, provide better quality of life, and build on local assets. Many rural communities and small towns are facing challenges, including rapid growth at metropolitan edges, declining rural populations, and loss of open spaces and declining downtowns.
Call For Action (CFA) Report – FINAL SUMMARY REPORT
July 31, 2018 NAR Call for Action: Flood Insurance National Response Rate:Ā 15.09%Ā Ā Ā Total Members responding: 129,109 This CFA began on June 18, and concluded on Tuesday, July 31. 25 states surpassed 20% and another 9 are over 15%. MS, LA, SD, WY, ND, AR, OK, PR, IA, DE, KY, SC, MO, NE, WV, UT, TN, MD, NM, KS, GA, TX, MN, PA and IL surpassed 20% REALTORĀ® participation and CO, AL, ID, VT, NC, VI, GU, NJ and MA ended over 15%. 413 Local Associations surpassed 20% REALTORĀ® participation and 182 ended over 15%. The CFA report is available online...
Celebrating Two Big Advocacy Wins
Last week, a bill that funded the federal government through Dec. 11 was signed into law; the bill includes a full-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and surface transportation funding. Under the agreement, NFIP authority is extended through Sept. 30, 2021.
Events
2024 New AE/GAD Advocacy Orientation Dates: February 22-23 Location: Washington, D.C. RPAC & The Law Webinar Date: February 29, 3:00 pm ET Location: Online (Register Here) Association Executives Institute (Featuring REALTORĀ® Party Resource Roundup and Luncheon) Dates: March 12-15 Location: San Diego, CA RPAC President’s Circle Conference Dates: March 18-21 Location: Miami Beach, FL REALTORSĀ® Legislative Meetings Dates: May 4-9 Location: Washington D.C. Government Affairs Directors (GAD) Institute Dates: July 16-18 Location: Spokane, WA New AE/GAD Advocacy Orientation Dates: September 5-6 Location: Washington, D.C. NAR NXT, The REALTORĀ® Experience Dates: November 8-10 Location: Boston, MA
Mortgage Forgiveness State Report
Mortgage Forgiveness Combined House and Senate Report (State) State Avg. Working email CFA Participants Participation Rate Alabama 8164 808 9.90% Alaska 1123 217 19.32% Arizona 33291 2689 8.08% Arkansas 5589 1354 24.23% California 145336 13364 9.20% Colorado 17806 2711 15.23% Connecticut 14170 1874 13.23% Delaware 2736 533 19.48% District of Columbia 2175 88 4.05% Florida 117357 10545 8.99% Georgia 22324 3031 13.58% Guam 311 36 11.58% Hawaii 6370 719 11.29% Idaho 5416 900 16.62% Illinois 34734 5187 14.93% Indiana 12809 1005 7.85% Iowa 5334 1306 24.48% Kansas 6223 923 14.83% Kentucky 7019 1244 17.72% Louisiana 9611 1530 15.92% Maine 3240...
Webinar: Housing Need in Rural America
In rural America, more and more residents are struggling to find a safe, affordable place to live.Ā Challenges include affordability, lack of funding to build new units; zoning that restricts the housing supply; limited access to credit; a dearth of rental options, and now, the impact of COVID-19.Ā Join us for a discussion on these challenges as well as some of the ways ā federal, state, local, and Realtor Party Programs ā are addressing these challenges.Ā Ā Speakers include staff from the Housing Assistance Council and two local RealtorĀ® Associations. Listen to the webinar Speakersā Presentation
2017 RPAC Awards
2017 was banner year forĀ RPAC! Congrats to all our state and local Presidents Cup and Triple Crown winners, YPNĀ RPAC Pledge honorees, and Hall of Fame Inductees! CLICK IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD
National Homeownership Month Resources Available
June is National Homeownership Month and we are celebrating the homeowner heroes of today, tomorrow, the future! Download videos, graphics, and resources to share online and social media from Homeownership Matters at resources.homeownershipmatters.realtor/resources/.