Homelessness
NAR supports cost-effective approaches towards preventing and ending homelessness. The individuals and families that are housing insecure or currently experiencing homelessness can be helped through evidence-based approaches, such as “housing first,” which prioritizes providing permanent housing as quickly as possible then providing supportive services as needed. NAR urges its state and local REALTOR® Associations to work with community stakeholders to develop innovative and proactive strategies to aid citizens experiencing homelessness or facing housing insecurity. Adopted May 2016 REALTOR® Success Stories Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® Launches Campaign to Educate Members and Public About Homelessness Hawaii REALTORS® Look to Create Housing...
Placemaking Grant Application
The deadline for 2018 was 10/1/18. The 2019 grant application will be available early January, 2019.
Housing Opportunity FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for Housing Opportunity grants? Applications can only be submitted by a state or local REALTOR® association. What are the maximum funding amounts? There are three levels of funding. Requests may be made up to the noted maximums; however, a lesser amount may be awarded based on the evaluation of the application. Level 1 – $3,000 maximum award Level 2 – $7,500 maximum award Level 3 – $15,000 maximum award How many grants can my association receive in a calendar year? An association can receive a maximum of one grant per funding level, each calendar year....
Corporate Ally Program FAQs
What is the Corporate Ally Program? The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) was launched in 2015 as a campaign to raise corporate, soft dollar contributions to protect and promote our mutual business interests and strengthen our industry. The program provides funding for federal, state, and local advocacy campaigns and supports public policies that are important to real estate. Who can invest in the Corporate Ally Program? Any corporate entity may invest in the Corporate Ally Program. Who typically invests in the Corporate Ally Program? Organizations that invest in the Corporate Ally Program are typically REALTOR® industry partners such as Multiple Listing...
Rural Outreach Initiative: Housing
back to the Rural Outreach Initiative Page In rural America, more and more residents are struggling to find a safe, affordable place to live. 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. NAR’s Political Advocacy – NAR supports federal programs for home loans, rental development and rental assistance, including those of the RHS. Webinars Webinar: Housing Need in Rural America: In rural America, more and more residents are struggling to find a safe, affordable place to live. ...
Ideas for Using a Housing Opportunity Grant
The following activities help create or improve systems, programs and policies that expand access to housing that is affordable. Use these ideas for inspiration and review Expanding Housing Opportunity: A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations for practical tips on conducting a successful activity. If you have an idea but are not sure if it is eligible for a grant, contact Christine Windle at 202-383-1135. Level 1 – Housing Opportunity Grant Ideas Education for REALTORS®: Offer a class to provide information about buyer assistance programs that could help their clients or to teach REALTORS® about working with first-time buyers. Guest Speaker:...
Issue Webinars
The State and Local Issues Policy Committee began co-hosting legislative issue webinars with other NAR Governance Committees in 2020 and now is committed to hosting six (6) new issue webinars each calendar year. These webinars educate and assist REALTOR® Associations and REALTORS® by sharing ideas on how to effectively lobby and support relevant REALTOR® policies at the state and local level. Issue Webinar Recordings ISSUE WEBINAR SPEAKERS DATE NAR RESOURCES RECORDING Foreign-Buyer Bans NAR’s State and Local Issues Policy Committee hosted a webinar focused on the potential impacts of various state legislation banning foreign buyers from purchasing real estate. While...