With help from NAR’s Rural Outreach Grant program, the Klamath County Association brought in experts in fire-fighting, insurance issues, and policy to educate members, locals, and elected officials on key matters relating to the risk of wildfires. It was such a success that neighboring associations have been inspired to do…...
Lebanon County Association of REALTORS® Uses Rural Outreach Grant to Host Responsible Growth Meeting for Municipal Managers
In a county characterized by its abundance of beautiful farmland, growth and development need to be approached from a preservation angle. The Lebanon County Association of REALTORS®, in Pennsylvania, brought together the managers of its top growing municipalities to open lines of communication and make sure everyone was on the…...
Rural Outreach Grant Helps Indiana Association of REALTORS® Ensure Rural Residents Will Receive High Speed Internet Service
With a Rural Outreach Grant from the REALTOR Party, the Indiana Association of REALTORS® partnered with a coalition that mapped the internet capabilities of rural residents through targeted internet speed tests, revealing an 11% statewide deficiency in service. Thanks to the survey, as federal infrastructure funds are disbursed by the…...
Iron County Board of REALTORS® (Utah) Offers Online Water Rights CE Course, Extending the Reach of Critical Information
In Utah, as in many western states, water rights are highly complex, and conducting transactions without a complete awareness of their ins-and-outs is highly risky, both for agents and their clients. Last year, the Iron County Board of REALTORS® used a Rural Outreach Grant to offer a three-hour course online,…...
After Hurricane Helene, Land of the Sky REALTORS® Tackle Water Safety for Members and Communities
Whether residents of the Asheville region were on the city water system or wells of their own, Hurricane Helene made water safety a top priority. The local REALTOR® association held a forum addressing critical concerns, with speakers including an attorney, a plumber, and a home inspector. Everyone went home with…...
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;…...