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The City of Big Bear Lake is dependent on the tourism that drives its economy, so when the City Council considered capping the number of short-term rental permits, the REALTORS® went to bat – for property owners, and for the economic welfare of the region. Advocacy Everywhere helped them launch an effective Call For Action.

It was great seeing all of you in San Diego and I hope you all had a successful Annual Meeting. During the GAD Business Meeting, held the morning of November 13, our Vice Chair, Brent Swander announced that he would be stepping down from his leadership position.  Brent has been named the new CEO of the Columbus REALTORS and we are all excited for him and wish him all the best with the new role. With Brent’s departure, we will fill the vacancy of the Vice Chair in accordance with the by-laws and it will be filled by a vote...

A Fair Housing Grant from the REALTOR® Party helped the Bay East Association of REALTORS® bring the author of The Color of Law to a virtual discussion of his work. By opening the event to other key stakeholders and real estate organizations, they strengthened relationships all around.

The Board of Commissioners in Carroll County, Maryland had proposed an increase in the Recordation Tax that would add $1,100 to the closing costs of the median home sale. The Carroll County Association couldn’t let that dampen the prospects of aspiring homebuyers who were already facing a difficult market, so with help from the Maryland REALTORS® and the REALTOR® Party, they convinced the board to take the rate hike out of the budget.

In This Issue Check out the latest research on written buyer representation agreements. The FPC Nomination System is live, check it out on realtor/gads. Many of our members are being hit hard by Hurricanes Helene and Milton; support these community members through REALTORS® Relief Foundation. Dates to Remember Oct 15: Deadline to apply for Community Outreach Grants for 2024 Oct 23: NXT Recognition Transmittal Deadline for Major Investors Oct 30: All GAD Zoom Call, 3 PM (ET) Nov 5: The Pro-Property Platform closes for the 2024 cycle Nov 22: Deadline to submit FPC Nominations Dec 15: Deadline to submit reimbursement...

A Smart Growth Action Grant brought the impartiality the Austin Board of REALTORS® needed when they joined a developer and government officials to brainstorm solutions to the proposed Austin Oaks development that threatened to bring traffic congestion and tall buildings to the quiet community.

With a Smart Growth Action Grant, money of their own, elbow grease and lots of enthusiasm, the South East Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® partnered with the Better Block Foundation and other community leaders to host the Main Street Ottumwa Better Block Party, October 12-15. “Overnight, our quiet and struggling downtown commercial area became a place to come together to shop, to eat, to play games, to enjoy some music, and even dance!” The next steps are to transform what they learned from the weekend event into lasting improvements for Ottumwa’s downtown commercial area.

Purpose Of Grants                                          Issues Mobilization Grants provide financial support to state and local REALTOR® Associations to enable them to organize and manage effective campaigns to promote positions on public policies (government laws, regulations, and funding priorities) that affect REALTOR® interests. Issue Areas and Activities Outside Scope of Issues Mobilization Program The following issues and activities are NOT eligible for an Issues Mobilization Grant: Candidate Elections. Activities include, but are not limited to: research; polling; phone banks; voter contact; public relations; use of media; other activities undertaken in connection with or otherwise related to the support of, or opposition to, any...