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GADFly Newsletter – April 2018

Dates & Deadlines REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act Advocacy News & Resources RPAC & Political Fundraising Update NAR’s Economic Outlook Dates & Deadlines  April 18: RPAC Major Investor Recognition Deadline Make sure you and your members are recognized as RPAC…...

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GADFly Newsletter – February 2018

In This Issue… Dates & Deadlines Federal, State & Local Resources Educational Opportunities and Materials RPAC News NAR’s Economic Outlook From time-to-time, people will ask me if I plan to run for office. The answer is always NO! Then, watching the second to longest State of the Union last night,…...

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Hays REALTORS® Use Land Use Initiative to Fine Tune Comprehensive Plan

Hays, Kansas has been updating its existing zoning and subdivision regulations to align with the Comprehensive Plan it adopted in 2012. With its expertise in the field of real estate, and in defense of public property rights, the 80-member Hays Board of REALTORS® used the REALTOR® Party’s Land Use Initiative…...

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North Carolina REALTORS®’ Smart Moves Changes the Game

Instead of each local association individual advocacy and consumer outreach plans, North Carolina REALTORS®, the state association, used a Game Changer Grant to create a strong single program called “NC REALTORS®: The Smart Move” to promote public understanding of the value of using a REALTOR®, and to position REALTORS® as…...

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Illinois REALTORS® Localize and Diversify National Program

The Illinois REALTORS® have taken the concept of NAR’s Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) program and run with it, building FPC support teams of 150 REALTORS® to cover the 18 House Representatives and two Senators of the state legislature. Each FPC serves as the human face on the issues that affect…...

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Bronx-Manhattan North Association of REALTORS® Uses Placemaking to Spur Pride and Positive Engagement

What started as two people talking about how to spend $2,200 to improve the atmosphere of a bleak urban space, resulted in a vibrant public arts project that is now valued at $50,000, attracted a visit from a Supreme Court Justice, and, most importantly, has spurred pride and positive engagement…...

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Salt Lake Board Works With Transit Authority to Get Cars Off the Road and People onto Public Transit

Air quality is a big concern in the Wasatch Front region of north-central Utah, and the Salt Lake Board of REALTORS® took steps to help clear the air. The 6,700-member board used a Game Changer Grant and funds of their own to sponsor the Utah Transit Authority’s RideClear Program, which…...

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