When the City of Hercules, CA threatened to establish a Real Estate Transfer Tax to help pay for services and maintenance, members of the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® raised their voices in opposition. The REALTOR® Party’s Advocacy Everywhere program helped to get the message across.
Idaho REALTORS® Secure Legislation Tipping the Balance in Favor of First-time Homebuyers
The Idaho Association of REALTOR® 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 homeowner’s tax exemption. Both have been signed into law.
GADFly Newsletter – February 2020
In This Issue… Schedule Changes for the 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meeting GAD Resources & Information RPAC News NAR Economic Outlook Schedule Changes for the 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meeting Please note the following schedule changes for the May REALTORS® Legislative Meeting. Federal Priority Issues Briefing The Federal Priority Issues Briefing is moving to 4:50 – 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12 immediately following NAR 360 (from its previous 7:00 a.m. Wednesday timeslot.) This important session will now capture a much larger audience already in attendance for NAR 360. In addition, the Legislative Talking Points will be incorporated in NAR 360. These...
REALTOR Party News – February 2020
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REALTOR Party News – May 2019
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North Carolina REALTORS® Proclaim Fair Housing Values in State-wide Media Campaign Supported by Consumer Advocacy Grant
NC REALTORS® asserted REALTOR® support of fair housing principles in a campaign they called ‘We Open Doors to Everyone,’ targeting North Carolina thought leaders, influencers, and stakeholder populations throughout April and May. It was made possible by NC REALTORS® Issues Mobilization funds, and its reach was extended by a Consumer Advocacy Outreach Grant from the REALTOR® Party.
REALTOR Party News – September 2022
It was great to see so many of you at C5 last month. Some 500 brokers, industry professionals, and economic development experts joined us at the nation’s premier commercial real estate event in New York.
Alabama REALTORS® Champion First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts — Again
Having spearheaded the effort to create a First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account program in Alabama back in 2018, Alabama REALTORS® revisited the legislation as the end of a five-year sunset clause approached. A Call for Action reminded lawmakers how important the tax-free savings accounts are for aspiring homebuyers, and the law was not only renewed, but extended and strengthened with fraud protections and transparency measures.
GADFly Newsletter – December 2018
In This Issue… Save the Dates: Upcoming Advocacy Events & Webinars Advocacy Resources RPAC & Political Fundraising News NAR’s Economic Outlook GADFly Distribution Date Change Please note the GADFly distribution date will change from the first Thursday of the month to the last Thursday of the month. The next GADFly will be distributed on January 31, 2019. If you have questions, please contact Tiane Harrison. Save the Dates: Upcoming Advocacy Events & Webinars Dec. 11, 12:00 PM EST: Candidate & Issue Campaign Training Webinar 1: NAR’s Independent Expenditure Program This webinar is open to all, but is required for those...
South Carolina REALTORS® Honored with Fair Housing Award from the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO)
When South Carolina REALTORS® amped up their fair housing program in response to the social unrest that swept the country in 2020, no aspect of the real estate industry escaped their scrutiny. Their efforts to further fair housing and to promote anti-discrimination in housing earned them the 2022 Fair Housing Award from the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials.