When a ballot initiative in Asbury Park, New Jersey threatened to override a recently adopted rent control ordinance supported by the REALTORS®, the state association launched a campaign to rally voters to preserve the original, less restrictive legislation. They prevailed with nearly a two-to-one margin, sparing smaller landlords with buildings of fewer than five units from the burdens of rent control.
New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Associations Keep the Focus on Fair Housing at Annual Triple Play REALTORS® Convention
Who could resist a presentation called “Am I A Jerk at Work?” With the help of the Fair Housing Grant program from the REALTOR® Party, the state associations of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania brought national speakers to their annual convention in Atlantic City to explore that question, and many more aspects of fair housing.
Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS Support the Health of Waterways, the Public, and the Economy with Issues Mobilization Campaign
There was no question that the wastewater infrastructure of Yarmouth, Massachusetts was overdue to be replaced, but the local REALTORS took no chances when a major plan that was years in the making was put to a final vote. A campaign supported by an Issues Mobilization grant from the REALTOR Party reminded voters how important the new system was to the environment, the residents, and to the peninsula’s tourist economy.
Columbus REALTORS® Explores Tiny Homes as a Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis
Always interested in increasing the availability of affordable housing, Columbus REALTORS® hosted a Tiny Home Forum to explore the viability of diminutive dwellings as an affordable and energy efficient alternative for buyers who might be priced out of the conventional market. A Housing Opportunity Grant from the REALTOR® Party helped make it possible – including an on-site tiny house for participants to tour!
Columbus REALTORS® Explores Tiny Homes as a Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis
Always interested in increasing the availability of affordable housing, Columbus REALTORS® hosted a Tiny Home Forum to explore the viability of diminutive dwellings as an affordable and energy efficient alternative for buyers who might be priced out of the conventional market. A Housing Opportunity Grant from the REALTOR® Party helped make it possible – including an on-site tiny house for participants to tour!
GADFly Newsletter – February 2023
Interested in Working for NAR? NAR is hiring a Political Programs Manager who will work closely with the GAD community. If you are well versed in political advocacy and would like to see how you can put your talents to work at NAR, please click here to find out more about the position. You can also reach out to Jon Waclawski (jwaclawski@nar.realtor) with any questions. Community Outreach Transforming Neighborhoods: Bring Counselors of Real Estate to Tackle Top Issues – Apply by February 17th Interested in addressing such challenges as commercial disinvestment, housing gaps, brownfield reuse and natural disaster response? Apply...
Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® Uses the REALTOR® Party’s Growth Polling Program to Assess Voter Attitudes Toward Infrastructure and Housing Development
To gauge voter sentiment on a range of growth-related issues, the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® tapped into the polling service the REALTOR® Party provides for just that purpose. The results – some expected, some surprising – are helping the association to help Greenville County as it shapes policy and sends important legislation to the polls.
GADFly Newsletter – September 2023
DATES TO REMEMBER Sept 15 APEX Virtual Training at 1 PM (ET) Sept 19 Planning & Zoning Resource Virtual Course at 11 AM (ET) Sept 21-22 APEX In-Person Training (DC – NAR Office) Sept 27 All-GAD Zoom Call (Click Here to Register) Sept 30 Deadline to complete President’s Circle $2,000 pledge Oct 25 Deadline for MI Funds to be processed to attend NXT MI Event WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Welcome to the 2023-2024 GAD Advisory Group On behalf of the Chair and Vice Chair of the GAD AG, we would like to welcome the 2023-2024 GAD AG members. Please help us thank all these volunteers for their...
Idaho REALTORS® Welcomes Residents with New Guidebook on Rural Issues
Working with multiple stakeholders, Idaho REALTORS® developed a guidebook to inform property buyers about key issues related to stewardship of the state’s natural resources, such as maintaining water and septic systems, and the risks of invasive species. Grants from the REALTOR® Party supported the design and the first print run; the guide is also available as a pdf.
Access to Homeownership Top of Mind in Washington
Making homeownership more accessible has been one of NAR’s top advocacy priorities for years, and REALTORS® are ensuring it’s top of mind for policymakers, too.