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STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY TOOLKIT Engage your community. Build coalitions. Advocate for housing affordability. Expanding Housing Opportunity – A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations is a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and Associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve. The toolkit is based on the successes of other associations and offers RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution. MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING Major Investor Event Fundraising I. The Major Investor Event-Based Fundraising Program helps associations educate REALTORS® on the importance of investing in RPAC and to recruit new and step-up RPAC Major Investors. In collaboration with state and local associations and state leadership, NAR works to identify REALTORS® willing tosupport RPAC
GAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY TOOLKIT Engage your community. Build coalitions. Advocate for housing affordability. Expanding Housing Opportunity – A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations is a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and Associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve. The toolkit is based on the successes of other associations and offers RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution. MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING Major Investor Event Fundraising I. The Major Investor Event-Based Fundraising Program helps associations educate REALTORS® on the importance of investing in RPAC and to recruit new and step-up RPAC Major Investors. In collaboration with state and local associations and state leadership, NAR works to identify REALTORS® willing tosupport RPAC
GAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
REALTOR PARTY
The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment.REALTOR PARTY NEWS
New Year New Resolve, By The Numbers, Success Stories FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
RURAL OUTREACH
Rural Outreach. Resources and Technical Assistance for REALTOR® Associations in Communities with less than 30,000 Population and Rural in Character. One-on-One Virtual Coaching Sessions: Schedule a one-on-one session with Community Outreach Staff to brainstorm ways to address challenges in your communities using NAR’s CommunityOutreach
RPAC & POLITICAL FUNDRAISING The REALTORS® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry. Take advantage of these programs, grants, promotional materials and fundraising tools to create a culture of RPAC engagement in your REALTOR® Association. Questions: Contact Lauren Colicelli at202-383-1080.
MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING Major Investor Event Fundraising I. The Major Investor Event-Based Fundraising Program helps associations educate REALTORS® on the importance of investing in RPAC and to recruit new and step-up RPAC Major Investors. In collaboration with state and local associations and state leadership, NAR works to identify REALTORS® willing tosupport RPAC
TRANSFORMING NEIGHBORHOODS Transforming Neighborhoods. The 2021 application period for Transforming Neighborhoods closed, Friday, March 5. Today’s struggling neighborhoods—challenged by systemic vacancy and disinvestment, concentrated poverty, weak housing markets, and racially disparate outcomes—are the REAL ESTATE-RELATED SHELTER IN PLACE ORDERS State Shelter-in-Place Order? Does Order list Real Estate as an Essential Service? Massachusetts Expired Yes; previous order deemed Real Estate as an essential service EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution. CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry GRANTS - REALTOR PARTY Grants. The REALTOR® Party provides the following grants to state and local associations to help create, promote and sustain a vote, act and invest culture of advocacy. Broker Involvement Grants. Community Rebuilding Grant. Consumer Advocacy Outreach Grant. Diversity Initiative Grants. Housing Opportunity Program Grants. IndependentExpenditures.
RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution. MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING Major Investor Event Fundraising I. The Major Investor Event-Based Fundraising Program helps associations educate REALTORS® on the importance of investing in RPAC and to recruit new and step-up RPAC Major Investors. In collaboration with state and local associations and state leadership, NAR works to identify REALTORS® willing tosupport RPAC
GAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry GRANTS - REALTOR PARTY Grants. The REALTOR® Party provides the following grants to state and local associations to help create, promote and sustain a vote, act and invest culture of advocacy. Broker Involvement Grants. Community Rebuilding Grant. Consumer Advocacy Outreach Grant. Diversity Initiative Grants. Housing Opportunity Program Grants. IndependentExpenditures.
RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution. MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING Major Investor Event Fundraising I. The Major Investor Event-Based Fundraising Program helps associations educate REALTORS® on the importance of investing in RPAC and to recruit new and step-up RPAC Major Investors. In collaboration with state and local associations and state leadership, NAR works to identify REALTORS® willing tosupport RPAC
GAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
REALTOR PARTY
The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment.REALTOR PARTY NEWS
New Year New Resolve, By The Numbers, Success Stories FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
RPAC & POLITICAL FUNDRAISING The REALTORS® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry. Take advantage of these programs, grants, promotional materials and fundraising tools to create a culture of RPAC engagement in your REALTOR® Association. Questions: Contact Lauren Colicelli at202-383-1080.
PLACEMAKING GRANT & RESOURCES Types of Projects Funded: new parks, pocket parks, plazas, parklets, alley activations, trails, dog parks, play/fitness areas, community gardens. Project Budget: The Grant focuses on “lighter, cheaper, quicker” placemaking projects, which can be built under a year and cost less than $200,000. MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING Major Investor Event Fundraising I. The Major Investor Event-Based Fundraising Program helps associations educate REALTORS® on the importance of investing in RPAC and to recruit new and step-up RPAC Major Investors. In collaboration with state and local associations and state leadership, NAR works to identify REALTORS® willing tosupport RPAC
TRANSFORMING NEIGHBORHOODS Transforming Neighborhoods. The 2021 application period for Transforming Neighborhoods closed, Friday, March 5. Today’s struggling neighborhoods—challenged by systemic vacancy and disinvestment, concentrated poverty, weak housing markets, and racially disparate outcomes—are the REAL ESTATE-RELATED SHELTER IN PLACE ORDERS State Shelter-in-Place Order? Does Order list Real Estate as an Essential Service? Massachusetts Expired Yes; previous order deemed Real Estate as an essential service EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution.REALTOR PARTY
The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment. GRANTS - REALTOR PARTY Grants. The REALTOR® Party provides the following grants to state and local associations to help create, promote and sustain a vote, act and invest culture of advocacy. Broker Involvement Grants. Community Rebuilding Grant. Consumer Advocacy Outreach Grant. Diversity Initiative Grants. Housing Opportunity Program Grants. IndependentExpenditures.
CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
IDEAS FOR USING A FAIR HOUSING GRANTSMART GROWTH GRANT
The Smart Growth Grant funds state and local REALTOR® Association’s land-use and transportation-related activities that have an impact on public policies that support one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles.. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on the grant including criteria, usage and funding disbursement before submitting the application.GAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
REALTOR PARTY
The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment. GRANTS - REALTOR PARTY Grants. The REALTOR® Party provides the following grants to state and local associations to help create, promote and sustain a vote, act and invest culture of advocacy. Broker Involvement Grants. Community Rebuilding Grant. Consumer Advocacy Outreach Grant. Diversity Initiative Grants. Housing Opportunity Program Grants. IndependentExpenditures.
CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
IDEAS FOR USING A FAIR HOUSING GRANTSMART GROWTH GRANT
The Smart Growth Grant funds state and local REALTOR® Association’s land-use and transportation-related activities that have an impact on public policies that support one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles.. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on the grant including criteria, usage and funding disbursement before submitting the application.GAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
REALTOR PARTY NEWS
New Year New Resolve, By The Numbers, Success Stories REALTOR® PARTY NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 IDEAS FOR USING A FAIR HOUSING GRANT 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 RPAC & POLITICAL FUNDRAISING The REALTORS® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry. Take advantage of these programs, grants, promotional materials and fundraising tools to create a culture of RPAC engagement in your REALTOR® Association. Questions: Contact Lauren Colicelli at202-383-1080.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH WEBINARS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000LOGOS AND GRAPHICS
Logos and Graphics. Note: These logos and artwork must be used in accordance with NAR’s graphic standards and policies. None of the logos and artwork may be altered in any way. For association staff looking for print-ready or vector (hi-res) artwork, please contact Tiane Harrison at 202-383-7531. For 20 for 20 Social Media graphics,click here.
RPAC MAJOR INVESTORS RPAC’s Major Investors are an elite and passionate group of REALTORS® whose investments shape the political future of the real estate industry. Major Investors are eligible to participate in the RPAC Recognition Program, with specific benefits and accolades that acknowledge their support of RPAC. With a minimum annual investment of$1,000
PLACEMAKING GRANT & RESOURCES Types of Projects Funded: new parks, pocket parks, plazas, parklets, alley activations, trails, dog parks, play/fitness areas, community gardens. Project Budget: The Grant focuses on “lighter, cheaper, quicker” placemaking projects, which can be built under a year and cost less than $200,000.GAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
REAL ESTATE-RELATED SHELTER IN PLACE ORDERS State Shelter-in-Place Order? Does Order list Real Estate as an Essential Service? Massachusetts Expired Yes; previous order deemed Real Estate as an essential service CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY TOOLKIT Engage your community. Build coalitions. Advocate for housing affordability. Expanding Housing Opportunity – A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations is a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and Associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve. The toolkit is based on the successes of other associations and offersGAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING Major Investor Event Fundraising I. The Major Investor Event-Based Fundraising Program helps associations educate REALTORS® on the importance of investing in RPAC and to recruit new and step-up RPAC Major Investors. In collaboration with state and local associations and state leadership, NAR works to identify REALTORS® willing tosupport RPAC
EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution. CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY TOOLKIT Engage your community. Build coalitions. Advocate for housing affordability. Expanding Housing Opportunity – A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations is a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and Associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve. The toolkit is based on the successes of other associations and offersGAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING Major Investor Event Fundraising I. The Major Investor Event-Based Fundraising Program helps associations educate REALTORS® on the importance of investing in RPAC and to recruit new and step-up RPAC Major Investors. In collaboration with state and local associations and state leadership, NAR works to identify REALTORS® willing tosupport RPAC
EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution.REALTOR PARTY
The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment. MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000SMART GROWTH GRANT
The Smart Growth Grant funds state and local REALTOR® Association’s land-use and transportation-related activities that have an impact on public policies that support one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles.. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on the grant including criteria, usage and funding disbursement before submitting the application.RURAL OUTREACH
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000PLACEMAKING GRANT
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 REAL ESTATE-RELATED SHELTER IN PLACE ORDERS State Shelter-in-Place Order? Does Order list Real Estate as an Essential Service? Massachusetts Expired Yes; previous order deemed Real Estate as an essential service RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution. FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR (FPC) PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) Program. Federal Political Coordinators (FPC) are the “face of real estate,” working to educate members of Congress on important issues facing the real estate industry. FPCs are recommended by their state president and appointed by the NAR President, to serve a two-year term that runs concurrentlywith
MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY TOOLKIT Engage your community. Build coalitions. Advocate for housing affordability. Expanding Housing Opportunity – A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations is a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and Associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve. The toolkit is based on the successes of other associations and offersGAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING Major Investor Event Fundraising I. The Major Investor Event-Based Fundraising Program helps associations educate REALTORS® on the importance of investing in RPAC and to recruit new and step-up RPAC Major Investors. In collaboration with state and local associations and state leadership, NAR works to identify REALTORS® willing tosupport RPAC
EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution. CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY TOOLKIT Engage your community. Build coalitions. Advocate for housing affordability. Expanding Housing Opportunity – A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations is a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and Associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve. The toolkit is based on the successes of other associations and offersGAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING Major Investor Event Fundraising I. The Major Investor Event-Based Fundraising Program helps associations educate REALTORS® on the importance of investing in RPAC and to recruit new and step-up RPAC Major Investors. In collaboration with state and local associations and state leadership, NAR works to identify REALTORS® willing tosupport RPAC
EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution.REALTOR PARTY
The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment. MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000SMART GROWTH GRANT
The Smart Growth Grant funds state and local REALTOR® Association’s land-use and transportation-related activities that have an impact on public policies that support one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles.. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on the grant including criteria, usage and funding disbursement before submitting the application.RURAL OUTREACH
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000PLACEMAKING GRANT
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 REAL ESTATE-RELATED SHELTER IN PLACE ORDERS State Shelter-in-Place Order? Does Order list Real Estate as an Essential Service? Massachusetts Expired Yes; previous order deemed Real Estate as an essential service RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution. FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR (FPC) PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) Program. Federal Political Coordinators (FPC) are the “face of real estate,” working to educate members of Congress on important issues facing the real estate industry. FPCs are recommended by their state president and appointed by the NAR President, to serve a two-year term that runs concurrentlywith
MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY TOOLKIT Engage your community. Build coalitions. Advocate for housing affordability. Expanding Housing Opportunity – A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations is a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and Associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve. The toolkit is based on the successes of other associations and offersGAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING Major Investor Event Fundraising I. The Major Investor Event-Based Fundraising Program helps associations educate REALTORS® on the importance of investing in RPAC and to recruit new and step-up RPAC Major Investors. In collaboration with state and local associations and state leadership, NAR works to identify REALTORS® willing tosupport RPAC
EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution. CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000REALTOR PARTY
The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment. MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT FUNDRAISING 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000SMART GROWTH GRANT
The Smart Growth Grant funds state and local REALTOR® Association’s land-use and transportation-related activities that have an impact on public policies that support one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles.. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on the grant including criteria, usage and funding disbursement before submitting the application.RURAL OUTREACH
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000PLACEMAKING GRANT
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 REAL ESTATE-RELATED SHELTER IN PLACE ORDERS State Shelter-in-Place Order? Does Order list Real Estate as an Essential Service? Massachusetts Expired Yes; previous order deemed Real Estate as an essential service RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR RECOGNITION PINS RPAC Major Investor Recognition Pins. RPAC Major Investor recognition pins are given to individual and soft dollar Major Investors whose RPAC contributions meet investment thresholds designated by the RPAC Trustees, namely Sterling, Crystal, Golden and Platinum Rs. The pin signifies the year of the Major Investor contribution. FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR (FPC) PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) Program. Federal Political Coordinators (FPC) are the “face of real estate,” working to educate members of Congress on important issues facing the real estate industry. FPCs are recommended by their state president and appointed by the NAR President, to serve a two-year term that runs concurrentlywith
MAJOR INVESTOR EVENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
REALTOR PARTY
The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment. CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY TOOLKIT Engage your community. Build coalitions. Advocate for housing affordability. Expanding Housing Opportunity – A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations is a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and Associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve. The toolkit is based on the successes of other associations and offersSMART GROWTH GRANT
The Smart Growth Grant funds state and local REALTOR® Association’s land-use and transportation-related activities that have an impact on public policies that support one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles.. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on the grant including criteria, usage and funding disbursement before submitting the application. BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY Blockchain technology can be explained by using online platforms to conduct a transaction between two or more people. Whatever the transaction is, all parties involved receive information in a secure way. When all parties agree to the terms of the transaction, there is a recorded “block” that locks the agreement in place indefinitely.GAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
REALTOR PARTY
The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment. CORPORATE ALLY PROGRAM The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a powerful partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and corporate allies aimed at protecting, promoting, and strengthening the real estate industry. With contributions from state and local REALTOR® associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, and Councils, as well as industry RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANTS 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000STAFF DIRECTORY
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR®Champions
FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator Program. Every member of Congress is assigned a REALTOR® called a Federal Political Coordinator or FPC. FPCs are a specially selected group of 535 REALTORS® who are the voice and the face of real estate to our federal lawmakers, playing a pivotal role in REALTOR® Party Outreach. In addition to regularcontact
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY TOOLKIT Engage your community. Build coalitions. Advocate for housing affordability. Expanding Housing Opportunity – A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations is a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and Associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve. The toolkit is based on the successes of other associations and offersSMART GROWTH GRANT
The Smart Growth Grant funds state and local REALTOR® Association’s land-use and transportation-related activities that have an impact on public policies that support one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles.. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on the grant including criteria, usage and funding disbursement before submitting the application. BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY Blockchain technology can be explained by using online platforms to conduct a transaction between two or more people. Whatever the transaction is, all parties involved receive information in a secure way. When all parties agree to the terms of the transaction, there is a recorded “block” that locks the agreement in place indefinitely.GAD INSTITUTE
The Government Affairs Directors’ Institute is an annual professional development conference for state and local real estate association professionals who provide guidance to and work for associations in the areas of government affairs, political affairs, legislative or regulatory affairs, lobbying, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, campaigns, community outreach and/or all REALTOR® Partyinitiatives.
REALTOR® PARTY TRACKER REALTOR® Party Tracker. The REALTOR® Party Tracker is NAR’s tool to allow members to see how state and local REALTOR® Associations across the country are using REALTOR® Party resources. With the REALTOR® Party Tracker, members see the resources provided by NAR, to local and state REALTOR® Associations, that are being used to improve IDEAS FOR USING A FAIR HOUSING GRANT 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001-2020 202-383-1000 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY TOOLKIT Engage your community. Build coalitions. Advocate for housing affordability. Expanding Housing Opportunity – A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations is a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and Associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve. The toolkit is based on the successes of other associations and offersSMART GROWTH GRANT
The Smart Growth Grant funds state and local REALTOR® Association’s land-use and transportation-related activities that have an impact on public policies that support one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles.. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on the grant including criteria, usage and funding disbursement before submitting the application. RPAC & POLITICAL FUNDRAISING The REALTORS® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry. Take advantage of these programs, grants, promotional materials and fundraising tools to create a culture of RPAC engagement in your REALTOR® Association. Questions: Contact Lauren Colicelli at202-383-1080.
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Logos and Graphics. Note: These logos and artwork must be used in accordance with NAR’s graphic standards and policies. None of the logos and artwork may be altered in any way. For association staff looking for print-ready or vector (hi-res) artwork, please contact Tiane Harrison at 202-383-7531. For 20 for 20 Social Media graphics,click here.
EXAMPLES OF PLACEMAKING PROJECTS Types of Projects Not Funded. Large Scale Projects: Limited to projects under $200,000; Recreational areas or places for a single purpose (i.e., basketball courts, baseball & soccer fields, tenniscourts, etc.)
FEDERAL POLITICAL COORDINATOR (FPC) PROGRAM Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) Program. Federal Political Coordinators (FPC) are the “face of real estate,” working to educate members of Congress on important issues facing the real estate industry. FPCs are recommended by their state president and appointed by the NAR President, to serve a two-year term that runs concurrentlywith
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APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH DOWNLOAD THE 2020 POSTER AND OTHER SUPPORTING GRAPHICS IN RECOGNITION OF FAIR HOUSING MONTHREAD MORE
2020 CENSUS: MAKE SURE #REALTORSCOUNT THE 2020 CENSUS IS HERE. DOWNLOAD RESOURCES AND GET INVOLVED.READ MORE
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OPPORTUNITY ZONE TOOLKIT A RESOURCE FOR ASSOCIATIONS WORKING WITH STATE AND LOCAL ENTITIES AND MEMBERS TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT DEVELOPMENT IN QOZSREAD MORE
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APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH DOWNLOAD THE 2020 POSTER AND OTHER SUPPORTING GRAPHICS IN RECOGNITION OF FAIR HOUSING MONTHREAD MORE
2020 CENSUS: MAKE SURE #REALTORSCOUNT THE 2020 CENSUS IS HERE. DOWNLOAD RESOURCES AND GET INVOLVED.READ MORE
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COMMUNITY DESIGN FOR RESILIENCY CHECK OUT THE _COMMON GROUND_ WINTER 2020 ISSUEREAD MORE
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Due to continued concerns and uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, NAR has made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person sessions for the 2020…*
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CONGRESS CLEARS CORONAVIRUS RESCUE BILL FILLED WITH REALTOR® BENEFITS__ March 27, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a historic $2.2 trillion COVID-19 rescue package Friday, sending it to President Trump for his signature. The bill contains…*
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In This Issue… COVID-19 Information Advocacy Resources RPAC News NAR Economic Outlook COVID-19 Information COVID-19 Advocacy FAQ NAR’s Federal Advocacy team has been working closely…Events & Deadlines
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TELLURIDE REALTORS® ELECT THREE REALTOR® CHAMPIONS TO TOWN COUNCIL Last fall, with four seats on the Town Council up for grabs, the Telluride Association of REALTORS® (TAR) made the most of the opportunity to promote candidates who espoused the values of affordable housing; sustainable growth and development; and economic vitality and vibrancy. With an Independent Expenditure, TAR conducted a campaign that helped elect three REALTOR® Champions.READ MORE MAUI REALTORS® STAVES OFF THREAT TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMITS It’s easy for a community to blame an affordable housing crunch on short-term vacation rentals, but on Maui, the local REALTOR® association has rebutted each argument of the Planning Department with diligently collected data. With a Call for Action, it also drew hundreds of concerned residents to a planning meeting – in visible and vocal support of the permits. READ MORE TEXAS REALTORS® CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF ADVOCACY: THEN, NOW, ANDFUTURE
In 1920, a handful of dedicated real estate professionals worked with the Texas legislature to create what would become a premier professional association with the biggest trade association Political Action Committee in the state. Since then, Texas REALTORS® have continued to capitalize on the strength of their grassroots power, and are always ready to advocate for real estate and community issues.READMORE
CITRUS VALLEY REALTORS® ENCOURAGE VOTING, TRANSFORMS OFFICE INTO AVOTING CENTER
Voter registration and getting-out-the-vote is a top priority of the Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS® in greater Los Angeles. This year, one of its three offices served as a Voting Center, open to residents from anywhere in Los Angeles County: a major boon to the very mobile voting population of the sprawling jurisdiction.READ MORE SANTA FE REALTORS® PROMOTE DIVERSE HOUSING OPTIONS IN HOUSING-STRAPPED REGION As a key member of the broad-based Santa Fe Housing Action Coalition, the Santa Fe Association of REALTORS® secured a Housing Opportunity Grant to help fund a video project to show the public why the region needs housing options and soon. READ MORE COLLIN COUNTY REALTORS® PROMOTE CENSUS IN THE NATION’S FASTEST-GROWING REGION To maximize local participation in the 2020 Census, the Collin County Association of REALTORS® tapped into the astonishing language skills of its new Global Diversity Committee: the result, a brief video statement on the association website, appears in 26 languages, encouraging understanding and participation in the all-important head-count.READ MORE KANSAS CITY REGIONAL REALTORS® WORK TOWARDS FAIR LANDLORD-TENANTSOLUTIONS
As the region’s landlords come under increased pressure from restrictive and expensive regulations championed by a strong tenants’ rights group, the REALTORS® of Kansas City, Missouri launched a campaign focused on making rental housing more affordable – not less. READ MORE MOSES CREEK REALTORS® PUT OUT FIRE VOICING OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT In Washington state, funding for fire safety is an unquestioned necessity. At the same time, there’s a statewide housing affordability crisis. Priorities collided when the City Council of Moses Creek proposed Fire Impact fees for all new development projects, adding a significant cost burden to much-needed new housing. With help from the REALTOR® Party, a Call for Action helped voice local opposition.READ MORE GREATER PROVIDENCE REALTORS® HELP OVERTURN NEW PROPERTY TAXASSESSMENT METHOD
Barrington, R.I, a lovely coastal suburb of the state capital, full of higher-end homes and strong public schools, seems to have everything going for it. However, when property tax reassessments based on sale price suddenly superseded the customary three-year assessment schedule, the local REALTORS® voiced strong opposition. READ MORE CENTRAL OREGON REALTORS® ENCOURAGE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY INITIATIVES, NOTMANDATES
The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® supports of the city of Bend’s Community Climate Action Plan, but it had to draw the line at a mandatory measure that was certain to increase rising home costs even more. A robust response to a timely Call for Action helped convince the City Council to remove the word ‘required’ from theplan.READ MORE
SPOKANE REALTORS® SPUR MUCH-NEEDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH PRO-GROWTH CANDIDATES The inventory of available housing stock is at a historic low in Spokane, Washington, and housing prices are seeing double-digit increases. In the midst of the crisis, the Spokane REALTORS® successfully championed a challenger to the mayor’s office, as well as candidates for the City Council to spur much-needed housing development.READ MORE HUNTSVILLE REALTORS® GET OUT THE VOTE TO SUPPORT SCHOOL DISTRICTEXPANSION FUNDING
Though the jobs and housing markets are booming in the northern Alabama region served by the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS®, its school district has been seriously overburdened. With help from the REALTOR® Party, the local REALTORS® backed a successful ballot initiative to pay for essential construction and renovations with a full-on get-out-the-vote campaign. READ MORE TRAVERSE AREA REALTORS® LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW HOUSING WITHHOUSING SUMMIT
With a Housing Opportunity Grant, the REALTORS® serving the northern Michigan region surrounding Traverse City are collaborating with like-minded organizations to break down barriers blocking the creation of new housing, and engage the public in advocating for it. READ MORE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REALTORS® FIGHT UNREASONABLE RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYAND GARAGE ZONING
When the City Council of Fayetteville, Ark., proposed a zoning ordinance to restrict the width of driveways and require garage entries to be to the side or rear of a dwelling, the REALTORS® tried to reason with them. Failing that, they launched an Issues Mobilization Campaign and rallied public support to defeat themeasure.READ MORE
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA REALTORS® CREATE GATHERING SPACE IN HISTORICDOWNTOWN MCALESTER
On a vacant lot in downtown McAlester, Okla., an attractive new gathering place has sprung up, providing the family-oriented community with a central new green space and priming the area for additional growth and development. A perfect example of successful placemaking, it came about through a collaboration led by the REALTORS®.READ MORE HILTON HEAD AREA AND BEAUFORT JASPER COUNTY REALTORS® LEAD WINNING SCHOOL FUNDING CAMPAIGN In Beaufort County, S.C., major construction, renovations, and updates were urgently needed throughout the school district, which had not had a successful bond referendum – its only source of such funding – in more than a decade. When a promising referendum made it to the ballot this year, the area’s REALTORS® stepped up to make sure it would pass.READ MORE COEUR D’ALENE REALTORS® BRING A “STORYBOOK TRAIL” TO GROWINGCOMMUNITY
The Coeur d’Alene REALTOR® association wanted to use one of the REALTOR® Party’s Smart Growth Action Grants to help a local community where its members live and work. Working together with the City of Rathdrum, Idaho, they planned and built a ‘Storybook Trail’ at the base of Rathdrum Mountain. READ MORE AFTER A WILDFIRE, OROVILLE REALTORS® MAKES SMART GROWTH PLANS TOREBUILD PARADISE
It’s not every day that a community can plan its own redevelopment from scratch. Following last fall’s devastating wildfire that destroyed Paradise, California, however, that’s exactly the silver lining that the town was facing. The neighboring Oroville Association of REALTORS® is taking the lead in steering the new development toward a Smart Growth way of thinking.READ MORE NORTH CAROLINA “CONGRESSIONAL ROAD SHOWS” HIGHLIGHT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS OF REALTORS® AND CAPITOL HILL COUNTERPARTS In four congressional districts of North Carolina, REALTORS® got rare access to their U.S. Representatives in a series of “Congressional Road Shows” hosted by their Federal Political Coordinators. REALTORS® in attendance got to hear and ask questions about issues near and dear to the industry and their communities. READ MORE MARYLAND’S COASTAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® BATTLES RESTRICTIONS ONSHORT-TERM RENTALS
Short-term rentals are naturally a major issue in coastal communities. When Worcester County, Maryland proposed severe restrictions in its rental code overhaul, the local REALTOR® association got to work with a Land Use Initiative review and a call for action. The County Commission heard the message loud and clear, and sent its proposal back to the drawing board. READ MORE NORTH CAROLINA REALTORS®’ ADVOCACY SPURS NEW LEGISLATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND ASSOCIATION HEALTH CARE COVERAGE North Carolina REALTORS® staff knew that finding adequate, affordable health insurance was a challenge for the state’s small businesses and associations; discovering that as many as 6,000 of the state’s REALTORS® were not covered lent a real sense of urgency to their advocacy efforts. READ MORE SANTA FE REALTORS® HELP SPUR RE-DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL URBAN CORRIDOR Santa Fe, like many communities across the country, is experiencing a serious workforce housing crunch. Using two Smart Growth Action Grants over the past ten years, the Santa Fe Association of REALTORS® is helping to spur the redevelopment of a central thoroughfare with an emphasis on form-based zoning and affordable housing. READ MORE DELAWARE REALTORS® WIN LEGISLATIVE VICTORY WITH ADVOCACY ANDRESEARCH
REALTORS® in Delaware were unfairly subjected to business licensing fees at the municipal level, as well as by the state. Using research to determine how much revenue was at stake, the state association took the results to the legislature via Advocacy Everywhere and face-to-face advocacy. HB 235 was signed into law in July 2019, eliminating municipal licensing for REALTORS®.READ MORE NEBRASKA REALTOR® ASSOCIATION TAKES REALTOR® PARTY SHOW ON THE ROAD REALTOR® associations of large, less populous states like Nebraska often undertake ‘road shows’ to connect with members of distant local boards. This summer, the Nebraska REALTOR® Association took the REALTOR® Party on the road to acquaint members with all its efforts, accomplishments, and opportunities, receiving warm welcomes from North Platte to Scottsbluff.READ MORE CONSUMER ADVOCACY OUTREACH PROGRAM HELPS SEATTLE KING COUNTY REALTORS® SHARE ADVOCACY SUCCESS After years of stagnant condominium construction in the Seattle region, a coalition led by the Washington Association of REALTORS® was finally able to convince the state legislature to ease the legal restrictions that have discouraged development of this key “missing middle” housing. The National Association’s Consumer Advocacy Outreach Program helped the Seattle King County Association give credit where credit was due – to REALTORS®.READ MORE NEW JERSEY REALTORS® COMBAT LAST-MINUTE TAX THREATS TO PROPERTY- ANDBUSINESS-OWNERS
In a last-minute scramble to balance the state budget last year, New Jersey lawmakers set their sights on two real estate tax-targets that propelled the state REALTOR® Association into action: seasonal rental properties, and homes valued at more than $1 million. Calls for action got the message out to REALTORS®, who made their feelings known to their elected officials.READ MORE WISCONSIN REALTORS® URGE STATE SENATE TO ‘HOLD THE LINE’ ONPROPERTY TAXES
With a full-on campaign called ‘Hold the Line on Property Taxes,’ the Wisconsin REALTORS® organized a powerful response to the governor’s plan to lift a freeze on municipal and country property taxes. An Issues Mobilization grant helped them convince the state senate that the move lacked tax-payer support.READ MORE TEXAS REALTORS® ACHIEVE TAX REFORM FOR TEXAS PROPERTY OWNERS In Texas, where there’s no state income tax or a state-levied property tax, it’s the tax bills from your county, your municipality, your school district, and various other special districts that’ll get you. Texas REALTORS® have been battling the ‘Hidden Property Tax’ inherent in the system for years, and this summer, with a boost from a sweeping Issues Mobilization campaign, the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act was signed intolaw.READ MORE
MIAMI REALTORS® CELEBRATE MEGA SUCCESS WITH MEGA-GRANT PROGRAM PILOT With more than 47,000 members spanning roughly 70 different municipalities, the Miami Association of REALTORS® is the nation’s largest – a distinction that can be unwieldy and impractical when it comes to taking advantage of REALTOR® Party resources. A scaled-up program designed for “mega-boards,” piloted by the Miami REALTORS®, has proven to be a mega-success.READ MORE GREATER LOS ANGELES AND SOUTHLAND REGIONAL ASSOCIATION REALTORS® JOIN FORCES TO DEFEAT PARCEL TAX Fresh off a win with a highly publicized teachers’ strike earlier this year, the Los Angeles Unified School District called for a 16-cent/square foot parcel tax on all residential and commercial buildings, claiming that it would support students. But the REALTORS® of the Greater Los Angeles and the Southland Regional Associations begged to differ.READ MORE UTAH REALTORS® THINK AHEAD TO PREVENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHORTAGE The population of Utah is expected to double – yes, double – by the year 2040, and the state is already feeling a housing crunch. With the help of Utah REALTORS® and the support of Issues Mobilization Grants, Utah has found a way to incentivize solutions to its growing shortage rather than strong-arming municipalities with mandates. READMORE
WASHINGTON REALTORS® CAMPAIGN FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION REALTORS® in Washington state knew that access to affordable housing at all income levels was being hampered by lack of inventory. Using an Issues Mobilization Grant, they’ve convinced lawmakers to tackle challenges ranging from zoning to builder-liability to spur the creation of more housing stock.READ MORE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REALTORS® HELPS CREATE HOMELESS RESOURCES WEBSITE Using a Housing Opportunity Grant, the Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® has sponsored the development of a website serving as a one-stop resource for those experiencing homelessness – or near-homelessness – in the San Diego area. The project honors the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. READ MORE ADVOCACY EVERYWHERE HELPS DC ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® KEEP PROPERTYTAXES AT BAY
When the D.C. Association of REALTORS® learned on the eve of a budget vote that a City Council member was planning to introduce an “emergency amendment” taxing homes valued at more than $1 million, it dropped everything and called in the REALTOR® Party. A timely Call for Action got a strong message through to council members, and the proposal was shelved – for the time being.READ MORE LINCOLN REALTORS® MOBILIZE VOTERS TO SUPPORT ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS Many of Lincoln, Nebraska’s streets were in disrepair, some to the point of impassability. Using polling services and an Issues Mobilization grant, local REALTORS® took a leading role in getting them fixed. READ MORE TWO LOCAL MISSOURI ASSOCIATIONS HELP COMMUNITIES PASS MUCH-NEEDEDSCHOOL BONDS
In the spring election season, Southeast Missouri REALTORS® and the Mark Twain Association of REALTORS® both used Issues Mobilization grants to improve neighborhoods by improving school facilities. Through energetic campaigns, they convinced the public to approve ballot initiatives that will fund major school improvements in the coming years.READ MORE MISSISSIPPI REALTORS® MAXIMIZE RETURNS WITH RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANT As RPAC celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Mississippi REALTORS® raises the bar for RPAC investment. During its Winter Meetings this year, the small state association hosted a lively Drawdown and Lip Sync event supported by a REALTOR® Party grant — and collected more than $83,000 for RPAC.READ MORE CHARLOTTE REALTORS®DIVE DEEP INTO REGIONAL STATE OF HOUSING Like so many U.S. urban centers, Charlotte, N.C., is facing an affordable housing crisis. To help housing stakeholders understand the full scope of the complex issue as it affects the whole region, the Charlotte Regional REALTOR® Association used a Housing Opportunity Grant to commission a State of Housing study that analyzed factors like jobs, housing supply, and affordability. READ MORE ROYAL PALM COAST REALTOR® ASSOCIATION KEEPS REDUNDANT, BURDENSOMEZONING AT BAY
In the last three years, more than 45 municipalities across Florida have modified their vacation rental ordinances to be more restrictive. In Cape Coral, a seasonal residence for many homeowners, REALTORS® aided by a Land Use Initiative led a successful charge to keep additional restrictions off the books.READ MORE BAY EAST REALTORS® MOBILIZE ON SHORT NOTICE TO FIGHT JUST-CAUSEEVICTIONS
With an important rental housing regulation hanging in the balance, the Bay East Association of REALTORS® launched a REALTOR® Party Mobile Alert campaign using the Advocacy Everywhere program, mobilizing more than 175 recipients to contact the City Council in a span of less than 48 hours.With an important rental housing regulation hanging in the balance, the Bay East Association of REALTORS® launched a REALTOR® Party Mobile Alert campaign using the Advocacy Everywhere program, mobilizing more than 175 recipients to contact the City Council in a span of less than 48 hours.READ MORE SELKIRK REALTORS® PROTECT QUALITY OF LIFE IN BONNERS FERRY With a series of Smart Growth Action Grants, Selkirk REALTORS® supported a multi-year planning process for an integrated network of pedestrian and bicycle routes in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Complete with graphic branding and signage, the plan will enhance the local active transport scene for residents, and contribute to the region’s growing appeal to bike tourism.READ MORE MISSISSIPPI REALTORS® SECURE BROADER BROADBAND ACCESS REALTORS® know better than anyone that expanded internet access is the only way to increase economic opportunity and connect communities in rural and underserved areas. Harnessing the power of Advocacy Everywhere, Mississippi REALTORS® rallied voters to support the Mississippi Broadband Enabling Act, which finally permits electric cooperatives to provide broadband services in addition to electricpower. READ MORE
COLUMBUS REALTORS® JOINED FORCES TO CELEBRATE FAIR HOUSING Joining forces with colleagues from the local NAREB chapter and the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, Columbus REALTORS® hosted a Cost of Poverty Experience and dramatized a mock trial to highlight issues addressed by the Fair Housing Act that are still at play in their communities.READ MORE SUCCESSFUL FLORIDA REALTORS® CAMPAIGN LEADS TO PROPERTY TAX LIMITS ON NON-HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES In the fourth and final phase of a ten-year effort, the Florida REALTORS® were able to secure a permanent 10% cap on non-homestead property tax through an Issues Mobilization campaign supported by the REALTOR® Party. Had the limit not been approved by voters, 700,000 Florida property owners stood to be hit by a projected $627 million increase in additional property taxes annually.READ MORE ARIZONA REALTORS® LEAD THE CHARGE AGAINST A TAX ON SERVICES A statewide campaign featuring a superhero named “PAT”, short for Protect Arizona Taxpayers, helped convince Arizona voters to amend the state constitution to prohibit sales taxes on services. Thanks to an Issues Mobilization Grant, the effort was able to achieve its goal in a single bound.READ MORE REALTORS® REVERSE FEMA FLOOD INSURANCE SUSPENSION WITHIN DAYS OFDUBIOUS SHUTDOWN
Bringing its considerable resources, skill, and depth of knowledge to bear on FEMA’s surprising declaration that the National Flood Insurance Program would not be renewed in light of the federal shutdown, the policy team at the National Association of REALTORS® effected a swift reversal of the damaging decision.READ MORE LOCAL MARYLAND ASSOCIATION TAKES BOLD, SUCCESSFUL STEP INTO POLITICS This past election cycle, the Bay Area Association of REALTORS® decided it was time to take a more active role in choosing their politicians. With the help of the REALTOR® Party, it developed a savvy selection committee that interviewed dozens of candidates, endorsed several, and achieved a whopping success rate.READ MORE GREATER GREENVILLE REALTORS® PROMOTE “MISSING MIDDLE” HOUSING Greenville, S.C., faces significant shortages of affordable housing, and the existing supply is diminishing rapidly. Using a Housing Opportunity Grant, the local REALTORS® co-hosted a Housing Forum to show policy makers how they could break down barriers to developing housing in the essential “missing middle” range.READ MORE WITH ADVOCACY EVERYWHERE, ILLINOIS REALTORS® RALLY PEORIA VOTERS AGAINST NEW “PARCEL TAX” ON PROPERTY OWNERS The city of Peoria, Ill., was attempting to bridge a budget gap by imposing a new tax on property owners. With help from the state association, the REALTORS® used Advocacy Everywhere to call voters’ attention to the threat, and encourage calls of opposition to the City Council. Overwhelmed by the volume, the Council agreed to a compromise. READ MORE HAWAI’I REALTORS® IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION WITHOUT PROPERTY TAXSURCHARGES
The REALTORS® of Hawai’i want high quality public education throughout their state, which suffers from extremely high teacher-turnover. This fall, they led the charge against a ballot measure that would allow for the creation of a property tax surcharge on residential investment properties to fund the Department of Education. And then they redoubled their focus on affordablehousing.READ MORE
GREENSBORO REALTORS® TACKLE ADDITIONS TO CITY ZONING CODE When a fatal apartment fire triggered a knee-jerk reaction from the City Council to amend the municipal zoning code, the Greensboro Regional Association of REALTORS® used the REALTOR® Party’s Land Use Initiative to commission a thorough analysis of the changes. The report informed significant changes to the language, and the REALTORS® continue to work with the lawmakers to refine and improveit. READ MORE
ST. LOUIS REALTORS® CHANNEL HISTORY, COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE FAIRHOUSING ANNIVERSARY
In St. Louis, Missouri, REALTORS® have a profound reminder of past prejudicial real estate practices in the Shelley House, the property at the center of the landmark Supreme Court case of Shelley vs. Kraemer, which gave way to the Fair Housing Act 20 years later. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of that breakthrough legislation, St. Louis REALTORS® engaged into local projects benefiting underserved communities with grants from the REALTOR® Party and Missouri REALTORS®.READ MORE SOUTH CAROLINA REALTORS® COMMISSION ANALYSIS OF QUESTIONABLE PROPOSEDLEGISLATION
In South Carolina’s 2018 legislative session, three separate pieces of legislation raised red flags to the South Carolina REALTORS® as matters requiring close scrutiny. With the REALTOR® Party’s Land Use Initiative program, the REALTORS® requested an analysis of all three, and got the answers they needed to act and plan for thefuture.READ MORE
SACRAMENTO AND PACIFIC WEST REALTORS® JOIN FORCES TO KEEP RENT CONTROL OFF THE BALLOT Two local associations in California launched “decline to sign” campaigns to prevent rent-control ballot initiatives from garnering the necessary signatures to qualify for the November 6 election. While one succeeded and the other did not, both agree that it was well worth the effort.READ MORE HAYWOOD REALTORS® SUPPORTS SMART GROWTH AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING INWAYNESVILLE, NC
Bounded by the Great Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a flood plain, sprawl isn’t necessarily an option for the Town of Waynesville, North Carolina; but using a REALTOR® Party Smart Growth Action Grant, the REALTORS® of Haywood County helped to inform its 2020 Comprehensive Land Use Plan by sponsoring a public VisioningWorkshop. READ MORE
TREPAC GETS A FUN-FILLED BOOST FROM DALLAS-AREA DIVERSITY GROUPS What would you pay to dunk a director of your local REALTOR® board? How about the chance to throw pies at colleagues? Five diversity organizations across the Texas real estate industry joined together to host “Fair Play for TREPAC,” a fun-filled evening that honored the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, and raised more than $6,600 for the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee. READ MORE POST-HURRICANE HARVEY, HOUSTON REALTORS® ARE FOCUSED ON FLOOD IMPACT – AND HOW TO KEEP IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN One year to the day after Hurricane Harvey hit Harris County, Texas, citizens were called to the polls to vote on the region’s largest bond proposal ever: $2.5 billion for flood-control projects and flood mitigation. The measure passed with 85% support; the Houston REALTORS® helped get out the vote.READ MORE PLACEMAKING AND PUPPY LOVE GO HAND-IN-HAND FOR KENAI PENINSULAREALTORS®
In the city of Soldotna in Southcentral Alaska, dogs are having their day in a spacious new dog park. With the help of a Placemaking Grant and a lot of elbow grease, volunteers from the Kenai Peninsula Association worked alongside the Rotary Club and Parks and Rec Department to build a large shelter, with benches, for dogs and ownersalike. READ MORE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REALTORS® GET LEGISLATIVE RESULTS PROTECTING PROPERTY OWNERS AND HOUSING PROVIDERS Thanks to the REALTOR® Party’s Advocacy Everywhere program, the District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® was able to spur members to contact City Council members about two important issues affecting property owners in the Nation’s Capital. The sophisticated system of REALTOR® Party Mobile Alert texts and emails made communication swift and simple. READ MORE GREATER NASHVILLE REALTORS® PUT PLACEMAKING GRANT TO WORK FORPEDESTRIAN PLAZA
With vision, elbow grease, and a Placemaking Grant, Greater Nashville REALTORS® partnered with a local civic design organization to transform a dismal traffic triangle into a cheerful, safer pedestrianrefuge. READ MORE
IS SMART GROWTH THE KEY TO PRESERVING MONTANA’S ‘BIG SKY?’ GALLATIN REALTORS® FUNDS STUDY TO FIND ANSWERS. A REALTOR® Party Smart Growth Action Grant enabled the Gallatin Association of REALTORS® to support an in-depth analysis of property tax value-per-acre in Bozeman, Montana. The resulting 3-D economic model clearly demonstrated the fiscal efficiency of concentrating growth in urban centers, rather than allowing sprawl, and will inform the development of the city’s Growth Plan. READ MORE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MOUNTS WINNING CAMPAIGNS FOR COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATES — TIMES THREE! With three new REALTOR® Champions on the County Council, and a favorable relationship with the County Executive-elect, the REALTORS® of Prince George’s County, Md., can be assured that the issues that matter to them are in good hands. Three Independent Expenditure Campaign grants from the REALTOR® Party helped strengthen theodds.READ MORE
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REALTORS® JUMP-START WALKABILITY IN MANKATO Using REALTOR® Party resources, the REALTOR® Association of Southern Minnesota hosted a WalkShop event to determine how the revival of Mankato’s Old Town section could be even more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly. The half-day program included a walking tour with an expert consultant, and a whole lot of brainstorming.READ MORE LAGUNA REALTORS® HELP SENIORS AGE-IN-PLACE The seaside municipality of Laguna Beach is not the sort of place anyone likes to leave – least of all the growing number of seniors who are deeply attached to the community in which they’ve made their homes. Now, with a REALTOR® Party grant, the local REALTORS® are partnering with a community non-profit to get seniors the help they need to remain where they want to be. READ MORE SUN VALLEY BOARD HELP VETERANS WITH A HOUSING OPPORTUNITY GRANT The pride that comes with having served in the armed forces makes it hard for many veterans to seek help securing and maintaining housing. “If anyone’s going to do something about their housing needs, it’s going to be the REALTORS®,” says the Executive Officer of Idaho’s Sun Valley Board of REALTORS®. But first, they have to findthem.READ MORE
MAINE ASSOCIATION FACILITATES SMART GROWTH FOR ONCE-THRIVING MILL TOWN To help the once-prosperous mill town of Sanford envision a future with walkable affordable housing and fresh economic contributors, the Maine Association of REALTORS® used a Smart Growth Action Grant to support a three-day charrette, in which all stakeholders had an opportunity to contribute ideas to a new downtown development. READMORE
PALM SPRINGS REALTORS® DEFEND SHORT-TERM RENTAL INDUSTRY When the thriving cottage industry of privately operated short-term vacation rental properties was threatened by a recent ballot initiative in Palm Springs, California, the REALTORS® secured an Issues Mobilization Grant. The success of their campaign to defeat the proposal was a victory for private property rights. READ MORE WITH BETTER BLOCK EVENT, LONGLEAF PINE REALTORS® DEMONSTRATE JUST HOW PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY HAYMOUNT CAN BE Within Fayetteville, North Carolina, the Haymount district is blessed with neat neighborhoods of cottage-style homes and proximity to downtown, but its commercial district is cursed by an environment that is distinctly unfriendly to pedestrians. Armed with a vision, a Smart Growth Action Grant, and a whole lot of duct tape, the local Longleaf Pine REALTORS® set out to change that.READ MORE KAUA`I REALTORS® USE GRANT TO ENGAGE MORE BROKERS IN ADVOCACY The 584-member Kaua’i Board of REALTORS® knew that the best way to involve members in advocacy and RPAC would be to show them what exactly it does for them. At the conclusion of an informative breakfast presentation supported by a Broker Involvement Program Grant, 15 brokerages gladly signed on.READ MORE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE COUNCIL INVESTS IN RPAC AT RECORD LEVELS IN2017
The Residential Real Estate Council (formerly the Council of Residential Specialists) was already a powerful fundraising body for RPAC, but in 2017, its investing was supercharged; its Major Investors and President’s Circle membership went up, too. READ MORE BOISE REGIONAL REALTORS® BOOST SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH ISSUESMOBILIZATION GRANT
In the fastest growing region in the fastest growing state in the nation, the public school facilities could not keep up with the booming student population. An Issues Mobilization campaign helped get a $95 million bond measure approved for new schools, school expansions, and the purchase of future school sites.READ MORE MEMPHIS AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® USES DIVERSITY GRANT TO COMMEMORATE HISTORIC 50TH ANNIVERSARIES In remembering the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in their own city 50 years ago this spring, the REALTORS® of Memphis, Tenn. marched two miles to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. But that was just the beginning of a strategic plan that shines a bright light on cultural diversity, fair housing, and anti-blight initiatives.READ MORE THANKS TO ALABAMA REALTORS®, FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS CAN NOW SAVE FOR DOWN PAYMENTS AND CLOSING COSTS Armed with polling results and economic research provided by the REALTOR® Party’s Issue Mobilization Grant and legislative language based on an existing model, Alabama REALTORS® convinced the state legislature to create a First-time and Second-chance Homebuyer Savings Account program.READ MORE CALAVERAS COUNTY REALTORS® FORCE REPEAL OF HIGH-RISK ENERGY CONSERVATION LOAN PROGRAM Thanks to a timely Issues Mobilization campaign, northern California’s Calaveras County Association of REALTORS® was able to reverse authorization for a loan program that the FHA no longer insures. When it comes to financing energy conservation improvements, they stand behind more responsible, less risky options.READ MORE LOUISIANA REALTORS® DEFEAT A PROPOSED TAX ON SERVICES Every couple of years, the Louisiana legislature discusses a tax on services to help close the budget deficit, and every time, the Louisiana REALTORS® fight back to protect consumers from a huge increase in costs to get in to a new home or business property. This year, they had help from the REALTOR® Party's new Advocacy Everywhereprogram.READ MORE
MIAMI REALTORS® CREATE BETTER BLOCK IN WEST COCONUT GROVE Teams of both YPNs and "Old PNs" (as they're affectionately known in Miami) came together with the University of Miami’s School of Architecture to revive a vacant lot in West Coconut Grove with a new weekly marketplace and a vibrant landmark mural celebrating the area's Bahamian immigrant culture.READ MORE CAPE FEAR REALTORS® TOP THE BROKER INVOLVEMENT CHART WITH 99%COVERAGE
“We knew that enrollment drives response rates to Calls for Action,” said Johnson. “So, we set a goal of 50% enrollment for multi-agent offices.” Flash forward, after consistent effort, last fall CFR achieved 94% enrollment of all multi-office brokers, which covers 99% of all agent members. “We thought maintaining that level of involvement would be difficult, but by adding enrollment as part of the Designated REALTOR® Application Form, it’s been easy. We’ve had 100% enrollment with new brokers.”READ MORE PHOENIX REALTORS®’ CREATIVITY LEADS TO SWEEPING RPAC INVESTMENTS With more than 9,200 members, the only sure-fire way for a mega-board like the Phoenix Association of REALTORS® (PAR) to get the attention of its full membership is to tie information to its dues renewal mailing. Several years ago, PAR launched a sweepstakes to encourage investment in RPAC during the December-January dues-renewal season; three years in, the event has gained such momentum that an RPAC Fundraising Grant recently earned back more than nine-times its value in RPAC investment.READ MORE WISCONSIN REALTORS® HELP LOWER PROPERTY TAXES, STRENGTHEN SCHOOL BUDGETS, AND PROTECT PROPERTY RIGHTS The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association launched two successful Issues Mobilization campaigns: the first convinced the legislature to eliminate a minor property tax dating back to the Great Depression; the other supported a new law that overturned an existing one that had been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.READ MORE WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA REALTORS® HELP TO HOUSE THE HOMELESS When the regional Continuum of Care program serving the same 18 counties as Minnesota's West Central Association of REALTORS® created a more streamlined entry system to bring assistance to those in dire need of housing, the REALTORS® used a REALTOR® Party Housing Opportunity Grant to get the word out.READ MORE GREATER BOSTON BOARD WORKS TOWARD ZONING REFORM Antiquated zoning and a mire of case law stands in the way of the development of housing necessary for economic growth in the Boston region. Using the REALTOR® Party's Land Use Initiative, the Greater Boston Real Estate Board is tackling the complexities of zoning reform in City Hall and at the State House.READ MORE PARTNERSHIP SPURS DIVERSITY FOR THE GROSSE POINTE REALTORS® In Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "The Other America" speech 50 years ago this March, the local REALTOR® board makes all its decisions through an internalized lens of diversification. Partnering with the public school system recently, the REALTORS® recently created a calendar illustrated with student visions of diversity; proceeds from calendar sales support diversity efforts in the schools. READ MORE CREATIVITY HELP ASSOCIATIONS KEEP RPAC INVESTMENTS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH With 35% of the national membership investing in RPAC in 2017, state and local REALTOR® Associations have made RPAC stronger than ever when it comes to advancing its public policy agenda. From a strong team of volunteer leaders to technology platforms that help small associations get big results, the REALTOR® Party is getting the word out that investment matters.READ MORE HOUSTON ASSOCIATION GATHERS AND SHARES HURRICANE HARVEY RECOVERY RESOURCES WITH MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS Using a Diversity Initiative Grant, The Houston Association of REALTORS® put together a program for members, including the multicultural real estate associations in town, providing information on topics from mold remediation to tax relief to dealing with the emotional aftermath. Grocery story gift cards and a positive housing market outlook made the supportive event even cheerier.READ MORE NEW HAMPSHIRE REALTORS® ENVISION SMART GROWTH FOR WHITE MOUNTAINS The White Mountains of New Hampshire are a popular tourist region, but affordable housing for would-be service industry staff is not meeting demand. The 150-member White Mountain Board of REALTORS® used a Smart Growth Action Grant to explore possible zoning changes that would permit higher density development—and more affordable housing. READMORE
TELLURIDE REALTORS® ELECT THREE REALTOR® CHAMPIONS TO TOWN COUNCIL Last fall, with four seats on the Town Council up for grabs, the Telluride Association of REALTORS® (TAR) made the most of the opportunity to promote candidates who espoused the values of affordable housing; sustainable growth and development; and economic vitality and vibrancy. With an Independent Expenditure, TAR conducted a campaign that helped elect three REALTOR® Champions.READ MORE MAUI REALTORS® STAVES OFF THREAT TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMITS It’s easy for a community to blame an affordable housing crunch on short-term vacation rentals, but on Maui, the local REALTOR® association has rebutted each argument of the Planning Department with diligently collected data. With a Call for Action, it also drew hundreds of concerned residents to a planning meeting – in visible and vocal support of the permits. READ MORE TEXAS REALTORS® CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF ADVOCACY: THEN, NOW, ANDFUTURE
In 1920, a handful of dedicated real estate professionals worked with the Texas legislature to create what would become a premier professional association with the biggest trade association Political Action Committee in the state. Since then, Texas REALTORS® have continued to capitalize on the strength of their grassroots power, and are always ready to advocate for real estate and community issues.READMORE
CITRUS VALLEY REALTORS® ENCOURAGE VOTING, TRANSFORMS OFFICE INTO AVOTING CENTER
Voter registration and getting-out-the-vote is a top priority of the Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS® in greater Los Angeles. This year, one of its three offices served as a Voting Center, open to residents from anywhere in Los Angeles County: a major boon to the very mobile voting population of the sprawling jurisdiction.READ MORE SANTA FE REALTORS® PROMOTE DIVERSE HOUSING OPTIONS IN HOUSING-STRAPPED REGION As a key member of the broad-based Santa Fe Housing Action Coalition, the Santa Fe Association of REALTORS® secured a Housing Opportunity Grant to help fund a video project to show the public why the region needs housing options and soon. READ MORE COLLIN COUNTY REALTORS® PROMOTE CENSUS IN THE NATION’S FASTEST-GROWING REGION To maximize local participation in the 2020 Census, the Collin County Association of REALTORS® tapped into the astonishing language skills of its new Global Diversity Committee: the result, a brief video statement on the association website, appears in 26 languages, encouraging understanding and participation in the all-important head-count.READ MORE KANSAS CITY REGIONAL REALTORS® WORK TOWARDS FAIR LANDLORD-TENANTSOLUTIONS
As the region’s landlords come under increased pressure from restrictive and expensive regulations championed by a strong tenants’ rights group, the REALTORS® of Kansas City, Missouri launched a campaign focused on making rental housing more affordable – not less. READ MORE MOSES CREEK REALTORS® PUT OUT FIRE VOICING OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT In Washington state, funding for fire safety is an unquestioned necessity. At the same time, there’s a statewide housing affordability crisis. Priorities collided when the City Council of Moses Creek proposed Fire Impact fees for all new development projects, adding a significant cost burden to much-needed new housing. With help from the REALTOR® Party, a Call for Action helped voice local opposition.READ MORE GREATER PROVIDENCE REALTORS® HELP OVERTURN NEW PROPERTY TAXASSESSMENT METHOD
Barrington, R.I, a lovely coastal suburb of the state capital, full of higher-end homes and strong public schools, seems to have everything going for it. However, when property tax reassessments based on sale price suddenly superseded the customary three-year assessment schedule, the local REALTORS® voiced strong opposition. READ MORE CENTRAL OREGON REALTORS® ENCOURAGE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY INITIATIVES, NOTMANDATES
The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® supports of the city of Bend’s Community Climate Action Plan, but it had to draw the line at a mandatory measure that was certain to increase rising home costs even more. A robust response to a timely Call for Action helped convince the City Council to remove the word ‘required’ from theplan.READ MORE
SPOKANE REALTORS® SPUR MUCH-NEEDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH PRO-GROWTH CANDIDATES The inventory of available housing stock is at a historic low in Spokane, Washington, and housing prices are seeing double-digit increases. In the midst of the crisis, the Spokane REALTORS® successfully championed a challenger to the mayor’s office, as well as candidates for the City Council to spur much-needed housing development.READ MORE HUNTSVILLE REALTORS® GET OUT THE VOTE TO SUPPORT SCHOOL DISTRICTEXPANSION FUNDING
Though the jobs and housing markets are booming in the northern Alabama region served by the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS®, its school district has been seriously overburdened. With help from the REALTOR® Party, the local REALTORS® backed a successful ballot initiative to pay for essential construction and renovations with a full-on get-out-the-vote campaign. READ MORE TRAVERSE AREA REALTORS® LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW HOUSING WITHHOUSING SUMMIT
With a Housing Opportunity Grant, the REALTORS® serving the northern Michigan region surrounding Traverse City are collaborating with like-minded organizations to break down barriers blocking the creation of new housing, and engage the public in advocating for it. READ MORE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REALTORS® FIGHT UNREASONABLE RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYAND GARAGE ZONING
When the City Council of Fayetteville, Ark., proposed a zoning ordinance to restrict the width of driveways and require garage entries to be to the side or rear of a dwelling, the REALTORS® tried to reason with them. Failing that, they launched an Issues Mobilization Campaign and rallied public support to defeat themeasure.READ MORE
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA REALTORS® CREATE GATHERING SPACE IN HISTORICDOWNTOWN MCALESTER
On a vacant lot in downtown McAlester, Okla., an attractive new gathering place has sprung up, providing the family-oriented community with a central new green space and priming the area for additional growth and development. A perfect example of successful placemaking, it came about through a collaboration led by the REALTORS®.READ MORE HILTON HEAD AREA AND BEAUFORT JASPER COUNTY REALTORS® LEAD WINNING SCHOOL FUNDING CAMPAIGN In Beaufort County, S.C., major construction, renovations, and updates were urgently needed throughout the school district, which had not had a successful bond referendum – its only source of such funding – in more than a decade. When a promising referendum made it to the ballot this year, the area’s REALTORS® stepped up to make sure it would pass.READ MORE COEUR D’ALENE REALTORS® BRING A “STORYBOOK TRAIL” TO GROWINGCOMMUNITY
The Coeur d’Alene REALTOR® association wanted to use one of the REALTOR® Party’s Smart Growth Action Grants to help a local community where its members live and work. Working together with the City of Rathdrum, Idaho, they planned and built a ‘Storybook Trail’ at the base of Rathdrum Mountain. READ MORE AFTER A WILDFIRE, OROVILLE REALTORS® MAKES SMART GROWTH PLANS TOREBUILD PARADISE
It’s not every day that a community can plan its own redevelopment from scratch. Following last fall’s devastating wildfire that destroyed Paradise, California, however, that’s exactly the silver lining that the town was facing. The neighboring Oroville Association of REALTORS® is taking the lead in steering the new development toward a Smart Growth way of thinking.READ MORE NORTH CAROLINA “CONGRESSIONAL ROAD SHOWS” HIGHLIGHT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS OF REALTORS® AND CAPITOL HILL COUNTERPARTS In four congressional districts of North Carolina, REALTORS® got rare access to their U.S. Representatives in a series of “Congressional Road Shows” hosted by their Federal Political Coordinators. REALTORS® in attendance got to hear and ask questions about issues near and dear to the industry and their communities. READ MORE MARYLAND’S COASTAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® BATTLES RESTRICTIONS ONSHORT-TERM RENTALS
Short-term rentals are naturally a major issue in coastal communities. When Worcester County, Maryland proposed severe restrictions in its rental code overhaul, the local REALTOR® association got to work with a Land Use Initiative review and a call for action. The County Commission heard the message loud and clear, and sent its proposal back to the drawing board. READ MORE NORTH CAROLINA REALTORS®’ ADVOCACY SPURS NEW LEGISLATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND ASSOCIATION HEALTH CARE COVERAGE North Carolina REALTORS® staff knew that finding adequate, affordable health insurance was a challenge for the state’s small businesses and associations; discovering that as many as 6,000 of the state’s REALTORS® were not covered lent a real sense of urgency to their advocacy efforts. READ MORE SANTA FE REALTORS® HELP SPUR RE-DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL URBAN CORRIDOR Santa Fe, like many communities across the country, is experiencing a serious workforce housing crunch. Using two Smart Growth Action Grants over the past ten years, the Santa Fe Association of REALTORS® is helping to spur the redevelopment of a central thoroughfare with an emphasis on form-based zoning and affordable housing. READ MORE DELAWARE REALTORS® WIN LEGISLATIVE VICTORY WITH ADVOCACY ANDRESEARCH
REALTORS® in Delaware were unfairly subjected to business licensing fees at the municipal level, as well as by the state. Using research to determine how much revenue was at stake, the state association took the results to the legislature via Advocacy Everywhere and face-to-face advocacy. HB 235 was signed into law in July 2019, eliminating municipal licensing for REALTORS®.READ MORE NEBRASKA REALTOR® ASSOCIATION TAKES REALTOR® PARTY SHOW ON THE ROAD REALTOR® associations of large, less populous states like Nebraska often undertake ‘road shows’ to connect with members of distant local boards. This summer, the Nebraska REALTOR® Association took the REALTOR® Party on the road to acquaint members with all its efforts, accomplishments, and opportunities, receiving warm welcomes from North Platte to Scottsbluff.READ MORE CONSUMER ADVOCACY OUTREACH PROGRAM HELPS SEATTLE KING COUNTY REALTORS® SHARE ADVOCACY SUCCESS After years of stagnant condominium construction in the Seattle region, a coalition led by the Washington Association of REALTORS® was finally able to convince the state legislature to ease the legal restrictions that have discouraged development of this key “missing middle” housing. The National Association’s Consumer Advocacy Outreach Program helped the Seattle King County Association give credit where credit was due – to REALTORS®.READ MORE NEW JERSEY REALTORS® COMBAT LAST-MINUTE TAX THREATS TO PROPERTY- ANDBUSINESS-OWNERS
In a last-minute scramble to balance the state budget last year, New Jersey lawmakers set their sights on two real estate tax-targets that propelled the state REALTOR® Association into action: seasonal rental properties, and homes valued at more than $1 million. Calls for action got the message out to REALTORS®, who made their feelings known to their elected officials.READ MORE WISCONSIN REALTORS® URGE STATE SENATE TO ‘HOLD THE LINE’ ONPROPERTY TAXES
With a full-on campaign called ‘Hold the Line on Property Taxes,’ the Wisconsin REALTORS® organized a powerful response to the governor’s plan to lift a freeze on municipal and country property taxes. An Issues Mobilization grant helped them convince the state senate that the move lacked tax-payer support.READ MORE TEXAS REALTORS® ACHIEVE TAX REFORM FOR TEXAS PROPERTY OWNERS In Texas, where there’s no state income tax or a state-levied property tax, it’s the tax bills from your county, your municipality, your school district, and various other special districts that’ll get you. Texas REALTORS® have been battling the ‘Hidden Property Tax’ inherent in the system for years, and this summer, with a boost from a sweeping Issues Mobilization campaign, the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act was signed intolaw.READ MORE
MIAMI REALTORS® CELEBRATE MEGA SUCCESS WITH MEGA-GRANT PROGRAM PILOT With more than 47,000 members spanning roughly 70 different municipalities, the Miami Association of REALTORS® is the nation’s largest – a distinction that can be unwieldy and impractical when it comes to taking advantage of REALTOR® Party resources. A scaled-up program designed for “mega-boards,” piloted by the Miami REALTORS®, has proven to be a mega-success.READ MORE GREATER LOS ANGELES AND SOUTHLAND REGIONAL ASSOCIATION REALTORS® JOIN FORCES TO DEFEAT PARCEL TAX Fresh off a win with a highly publicized teachers’ strike earlier this year, the Los Angeles Unified School District called for a 16-cent/square foot parcel tax on all residential and commercial buildings, claiming that it would support students. But the REALTORS® of the Greater Los Angeles and the Southland Regional Associations begged to differ.READ MORE UTAH REALTORS® THINK AHEAD TO PREVENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHORTAGE The population of Utah is expected to double – yes, double – by the year 2040, and the state is already feeling a housing crunch. With the help of Utah REALTORS® and the support of Issues Mobilization Grants, Utah has found a way to incentivize solutions to its growing shortage rather than strong-arming municipalities with mandates. READMORE
WASHINGTON REALTORS® CAMPAIGN FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION REALTORS® in Washington state knew that access to affordable housing at all income levels was being hampered by lack of inventory. Using an Issues Mobilization Grant, they’ve convinced lawmakers to tackle challenges ranging from zoning to builder-liability to spur the creation of more housing stock.READ MORE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REALTORS® HELPS CREATE HOMELESS RESOURCES WEBSITE Using a Housing Opportunity Grant, the Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® has sponsored the development of a website serving as a one-stop resource for those experiencing homelessness – or near-homelessness – in the San Diego area. The project honors the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. READ MORE ADVOCACY EVERYWHERE HELPS DC ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® KEEP PROPERTYTAXES AT BAY
When the D.C. Association of REALTORS® learned on the eve of a budget vote that a City Council member was planning to introduce an “emergency amendment” taxing homes valued at more than $1 million, it dropped everything and called in the REALTOR® Party. A timely Call for Action got a strong message through to council members, and the proposal was shelved – for the time being.READ MORE LINCOLN REALTORS® MOBILIZE VOTERS TO SUPPORT ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS Many of Lincoln, Nebraska’s streets were in disrepair, some to the point of impassability. Using polling services and an Issues Mobilization grant, local REALTORS® took a leading role in getting them fixed. READ MORE TWO LOCAL MISSOURI ASSOCIATIONS HELP COMMUNITIES PASS MUCH-NEEDEDSCHOOL BONDS
In the spring election season, Southeast Missouri REALTORS® and the Mark Twain Association of REALTORS® both used Issues Mobilization grants to improve neighborhoods by improving school facilities. Through energetic campaigns, they convinced the public to approve ballot initiatives that will fund major school improvements in the coming years.READ MORE MISSISSIPPI REALTORS® MAXIMIZE RETURNS WITH RPAC FUNDRAISING GRANT As RPAC celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Mississippi REALTORS® raises the bar for RPAC investment. During its Winter Meetings this year, the small state association hosted a lively Drawdown and Lip Sync event supported by a REALTOR® Party grant — and collected more than $83,000 for RPAC.READ MORE CHARLOTTE REALTORS®DIVE DEEP INTO REGIONAL STATE OF HOUSING Like so many U.S. urban centers, Charlotte, N.C., is facing an affordable housing crisis. To help housing stakeholders understand the full scope of the complex issue as it affects the whole region, the Charlotte Regional REALTOR® Association used a Housing Opportunity Grant to commission a State of Housing study that analyzed factors like jobs, housing supply, and affordability. READ MORE ROYAL PALM COAST REALTOR® ASSOCIATION KEEPS REDUNDANT, BURDENSOMEZONING AT BAY
In the last three years, more than 45 municipalities across Florida have modified their vacation rental ordinances to be more restrictive. In Cape Coral, a seasonal residence for many homeowners, REALTORS® aided by a Land Use Initiative led a successful charge to keep additional restrictions off the books.READ MORE BAY EAST REALTORS® MOBILIZE ON SHORT NOTICE TO FIGHT JUST-CAUSEEVICTIONS
With an important rental housing regulation hanging in the balance, the Bay East Association of REALTORS® launched a REALTOR® Party Mobile Alert campaign using the Advocacy Everywhere program, mobilizing more than 175 recipients to contact the City Council in a span of less than 48 hours.With an important rental housing regulation hanging in the balance, the Bay East Association of REALTORS® launched a REALTOR® Party Mobile Alert campaign using the Advocacy Everywhere program, mobilizing more than 175 recipients to contact the City Council in a span of less than 48 hours.READ MORE SELKIRK REALTORS® PROTECT QUALITY OF LIFE IN BONNERS FERRY With a series of Smart Growth Action Grants, Selkirk REALTORS® supported a multi-year planning process for an integrated network of pedestrian and bicycle routes in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Complete with graphic branding and signage, the plan will enhance the local active transport scene for residents, and contribute to the region’s growing appeal to bike tourism.READ MORE MISSISSIPPI REALTORS® SECURE BROADER BROADBAND ACCESS REALTORS® know better than anyone that expanded internet access is the only way to increase economic opportunity and connect communities in rural and underserved areas. Harnessing the power of Advocacy Everywhere, Mississippi REALTORS® rallied voters to support the Mississippi Broadband Enabling Act, which finally permits electric cooperatives to provide broadband services in addition to electricpower. READ MORE
COLUMBUS REALTORS® JOINED FORCES TO CELEBRATE FAIR HOUSING Joining forces with colleagues from the local NAREB chapter and the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, Columbus REALTORS® hosted a Cost of Poverty Experience and dramatized a mock trial to highlight issues addressed by the Fair Housing Act that are still at play in their communities.READ MORE SUCCESSFUL FLORIDA REALTORS® CAMPAIGN LEADS TO PROPERTY TAX LIMITS ON NON-HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES In the fourth and final phase of a ten-year effort, the Florida REALTORS® were able to secure a permanent 10% cap on non-homestead property tax through an Issues Mobilization campaign supported by the REALTOR® Party. Had the limit not been approved by voters, 700,000 Florida property owners stood to be hit by a projected $627 million increase in additional property taxes annually.READ MORE ARIZONA REALTORS® LEAD THE CHARGE AGAINST A TAX ON SERVICES A statewide campaign featuring a superhero named “PAT”, short for Protect Arizona Taxpayers, helped convince Arizona voters to amend the state constitution to prohibit sales taxes on services. Thanks to an Issues Mobilization Grant, the effort was able to achieve its goal in a single bound.READ MORE REALTORS® REVERSE FEMA FLOOD INSURANCE SUSPENSION WITHIN DAYS OFDUBIOUS SHUTDOWN
Bringing its considerable resources, skill, and depth of knowledge to bear on FEMA’s surprising declaration that the National Flood Insurance Program would not be renewed in light of the federal shutdown, the policy team at the National Association of REALTORS® effected a swift reversal of the damaging decision.READ MORE LOCAL MARYLAND ASSOCIATION TAKES BOLD, SUCCESSFUL STEP INTO POLITICS This past election cycle, the Bay Area Association of REALTORS® decided it was time to take a more active role in choosing their politicians. With the help of the REALTOR® Party, it developed a savvy selection committee that interviewed dozens of candidates, endorsed several, and achieved a whopping success rate.READ MORE GREATER GREENVILLE REALTORS® PROMOTE “MISSING MIDDLE” HOUSING Greenville, S.C., faces significant shortages of affordable housing, and the existing supply is diminishing rapidly. Using a Housing Opportunity Grant, the local REALTORS® co-hosted a Housing Forum to show policy makers how they could break down barriers to developing housing in the essential “missing middle” range.READ MORE WITH ADVOCACY EVERYWHERE, ILLINOIS REALTORS® RALLY PEORIA VOTERS AGAINST NEW “PARCEL TAX” ON PROPERTY OWNERS The city of Peoria, Ill., was attempting to bridge a budget gap by imposing a new tax on property owners. With help from the state association, the REALTORS® used Advocacy Everywhere to call voters’ attention to the threat, and encourage calls of opposition to the City Council. Overwhelmed by the volume, the Council agreed to a compromise. READ MORE HAWAI’I REALTORS® IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION WITHOUT PROPERTY TAXSURCHARGES
The REALTORS® of Hawai’i want high quality public education throughout their state, which suffers from extremely high teacher-turnover. This fall, they led the charge against a ballot measure that would allow for the creation of a property tax surcharge on residential investment properties to fund the Department of Education. And then they redoubled their focus on affordablehousing.READ MORE
GREENSBORO REALTORS® TACKLE ADDITIONS TO CITY ZONING CODE When a fatal apartment fire triggered a knee-jerk reaction from the City Council to amend the municipal zoning code, the Greensboro Regional Association of REALTORS® used the REALTOR® Party’s Land Use Initiative to commission a thorough analysis of the changes. The report informed significant changes to the language, and the REALTORS® continue to work with the lawmakers to refine and improveit. READ MORE
ST. LOUIS REALTORS® CHANNEL HISTORY, COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE FAIRHOUSING ANNIVERSARY
In St. Louis, Missouri, REALTORS® have a profound reminder of past prejudicial real estate practices in the Shelley House, the property at the center of the landmark Supreme Court case of Shelley vs. Kraemer, which gave way to the Fair Housing Act 20 years later. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of that breakthrough legislation, St. Louis REALTORS® engaged into local projects benefiting underserved communities with grants from the REALTOR® Party and Missouri REALTORS®.READ MORE SOUTH CAROLINA REALTORS® COMMISSION ANALYSIS OF QUESTIONABLE PROPOSEDLEGISLATION
In South Carolina’s 2018 legislative session, three separate pieces of legislation raised red flags to the South Carolina REALTORS® as matters requiring close scrutiny. With the REALTOR® Party’s Land Use Initiative program, the REALTORS® requested an analysis of all three, and got the answers they needed to act and plan for thefuture.READ MORE
SACRAMENTO AND PACIFIC WEST REALTORS® JOIN FORCES TO KEEP RENT CONTROL OFF THE BALLOT Two local associations in California launched “decline to sign” campaigns to prevent rent-control ballot initiatives from garnering the necessary signatures to qualify for the November 6 election. While one succeeded and the other did not, both agree that it was well worth the effort.READ MORE HAYWOOD REALTORS® SUPPORTS SMART GROWTH AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING INWAYNESVILLE, NC
Bounded by the Great Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a flood plain, sprawl isn’t necessarily an option for the Town of Waynesville, North Carolina; but using a REALTOR® Party Smart Growth Action Grant, the REALTORS® of Haywood County helped to inform its 2020 Comprehensive Land Use Plan by sponsoring a public VisioningWorkshop. READ MORE
TREPAC GETS A FUN-FILLED BOOST FROM DALLAS-AREA DIVERSITY GROUPS What would you pay to dunk a director of your local REALTOR® board? How about the chance to throw pies at colleagues? Five diversity organizations across the Texas real estate industry joined together to host “Fair Play for TREPAC,” a fun-filled evening that honored the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, and raised more than $6,600 for the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee. READ MORE POST-HURRICANE HARVEY, HOUSTON REALTORS® ARE FOCUSED ON FLOOD IMPACT – AND HOW TO KEEP IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN One year to the day after Hurricane Harvey hit Harris County, Texas, citizens were called to the polls to vote on the region’s largest bond proposal ever: $2.5 billion for flood-control projects and flood mitigation. The measure passed with 85% support; the Houston REALTORS® helped get out the vote.READ MORE PLACEMAKING AND PUPPY LOVE GO HAND-IN-HAND FOR KENAI PENINSULAREALTORS®
In the city of Soldotna in Southcentral Alaska, dogs are having their day in a spacious new dog park. With the help of a Placemaking Grant and a lot of elbow grease, volunteers from the Kenai Peninsula Association worked alongside the Rotary Club and Parks and Rec Department to build a large shelter, with benches, for dogs and ownersalike. READ MORE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REALTORS® GET LEGISLATIVE RESULTS PROTECTING PROPERTY OWNERS AND HOUSING PROVIDERS Thanks to the REALTOR® Party’s Advocacy Everywhere program, the District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® was able to spur members to contact City Council members about two important issues affecting property owners in the Nation’s Capital. The sophisticated system of REALTOR® Party Mobile Alert texts and emails made communication swift and simple. READ MORE GREATER NASHVILLE REALTORS® PUT PLACEMAKING GRANT TO WORK FORPEDESTRIAN PLAZA
With vision, elbow grease, and a Placemaking Grant, Greater Nashville REALTORS® partnered with a local civic design organization to transform a dismal traffic triangle into a cheerful, safer pedestrianrefuge. READ MORE
IS SMART GROWTH THE KEY TO PRESERVING MONTANA’S ‘BIG SKY?’ GALLATIN REALTORS® FUNDS STUDY TO FIND ANSWERS. A REALTOR® Party Smart Growth Action Grant enabled the Gallatin Association of REALTORS® to support an in-depth analysis of property tax value-per-acre in Bozeman, Montana. The resulting 3-D economic model clearly demonstrated the fiscal efficiency of concentrating growth in urban centers, rather than allowing sprawl, and will inform the development of the city’s Growth Plan. READ MORE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MOUNTS WINNING CAMPAIGNS FOR COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATES — TIMES THREE! With three new REALTOR® Champions on the County Council, and a favorable relationship with the County Executive-elect, the REALTORS® of Prince George’s County, Md., can be assured that the issues that matter to them are in good hands. Three Independent Expenditure Campaign grants from the REALTOR® Party helped strengthen theodds.READ MORE
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REALTORS® JUMP-START WALKABILITY IN MANKATO Using REALTOR® Party resources, the REALTOR® Association of Southern Minnesota hosted a WalkShop event to determine how the revival of Mankato’s Old Town section could be even more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly. The half-day program included a walking tour with an expert consultant, and a whole lot of brainstorming.READ MORE LAGUNA REALTORS® HELP SENIORS AGE-IN-PLACE The seaside municipality of Laguna Beach is not the sort of place anyone likes to leave – least of all the growing number of seniors who are deeply attached to the community in which they’ve made their homes. Now, with a REALTOR® Party grant, the local REALTORS® are partnering with a community non-profit to get seniors the help they need to remain where they want to be. READ MORE SUN VALLEY BOARD HELP VETERANS WITH A HOUSING OPPORTUNITY GRANT The pride that comes with having served in the armed forces makes it hard for many veterans to seek help securing and maintaining housing. “If anyone’s going to do something about their housing needs, it’s going to be the REALTORS®,” says the Executive Officer of Idaho’s Sun Valley Board of REALTORS®. But first, they have to findthem.READ MORE
MAINE ASSOCIATION FACILITATES SMART GROWTH FOR ONCE-THRIVING MILL TOWN To help the once-prosperous mill town of Sanford envision a future with walkable affordable housing and fresh economic contributors, the Maine Association of REALTORS® used a Smart Growth Action Grant to support a three-day charrette, in which all stakeholders had an opportunity to contribute ideas to a new downtown development. READMORE
PALM SPRINGS REALTORS® DEFEND SHORT-TERM RENTAL INDUSTRY When the thriving cottage industry of privately operated short-term vacation rental properties was threatened by a recent ballot initiative in Palm Springs, California, the REALTORS® secured an Issues Mobilization Grant. The success of their campaign to defeat the proposal was a victory for private property rights. READ MORE WITH BETTER BLOCK EVENT, LONGLEAF PINE REALTORS® DEMONSTRATE JUST HOW PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY HAYMOUNT CAN BE Within Fayetteville, North Carolina, the Haymount district is blessed with neat neighborhoods of cottage-style homes and proximity to downtown, but its commercial district is cursed by an environment that is distinctly unfriendly to pedestrians. Armed with a vision, a Smart Growth Action Grant, and a whole lot of duct tape, the local Longleaf Pine REALTORS® set out to change that.READ MORE KAUA`I REALTORS® USE GRANT TO ENGAGE MORE BROKERS IN ADVOCACY The 584-member Kaua’i Board of REALTORS® knew that the best way to involve members in advocacy and RPAC would be to show them what exactly it does for them. At the conclusion of an informative breakfast presentation supported by a Broker Involvement Program Grant, 15 brokerages gladly signed on.READ MORE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE COUNCIL INVESTS IN RPAC AT RECORD LEVELS IN2017
The Residential Real Estate Council (formerly the Council of Residential Specialists) was already a powerful fundraising body for RPAC, but in 2017, its investing was supercharged; its Major Investors and President’s Circle membership went up, too. READ MORE BOISE REGIONAL REALTORS® BOOST SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH ISSUESMOBILIZATION GRANT
In the fastest growing region in the fastest growing state in the nation, the public school facilities could not keep up with the booming student population. An Issues Mobilization campaign helped get a $95 million bond measure approved for new schools, school expansions, and the purchase of future school sites.READ MORE MEMPHIS AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® USES DIVERSITY GRANT TO COMMEMORATE HISTORIC 50TH ANNIVERSARIES In remembering the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in their own city 50 years ago this spring, the REALTORS® of Memphis, Tenn. marched two miles to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. But that was just the beginning of a strategic plan that shines a bright light on cultural diversity, fair housing, and anti-blight initiatives.READ MORE THANKS TO ALABAMA REALTORS®, FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS CAN NOW SAVE FOR DOWN PAYMENTS AND CLOSING COSTS Armed with polling results and economic research provided by the REALTOR® Party’s Issue Mobilization Grant and legislative language based on an existing model, Alabama REALTORS® convinced the state legislature to create a First-time and Second-chance Homebuyer Savings Account program.READ MORE CALAVERAS COUNTY REALTORS® FORCE REPEAL OF HIGH-RISK ENERGY CONSERVATION LOAN PROGRAM Thanks to a timely Issues Mobilization campaign, northern California’s Calaveras County Association of REALTORS® was able to reverse authorization for a loan program that the FHA no longer insures. When it comes to financing energy conservation improvements, they stand behind more responsible, less risky options.READ MORE LOUISIANA REALTORS® DEFEAT A PROPOSED TAX ON SERVICES Every couple of years, the Louisiana legislature discusses a tax on services to help close the budget deficit, and every time, the Louisiana REALTORS® fight back to protect consumers from a huge increase in costs to get in to a new home or business property. This year, they had help from the REALTOR® Party's new Advocacy Everywhereprogram.READ MORE
MIAMI REALTORS® CREATE BETTER BLOCK IN WEST COCONUT GROVE Teams of both YPNs and "Old PNs" (as they're affectionately known in Miami) came together with the University of Miami’s School of Architecture to revive a vacant lot in West Coconut Grove with a new weekly marketplace and a vibrant landmark mural celebrating the area's Bahamian immigrant culture.READ MORE CAPE FEAR REALTORS® TOP THE BROKER INVOLVEMENT CHART WITH 99%COVERAGE
“We knew that enrollment drives response rates to Calls for Action,” said Johnson. “So, we set a goal of 50% enrollment for multi-agent offices.” Flash forward, after consistent effort, last fall CFR achieved 94% enrollment of all multi-office brokers, which covers 99% of all agent members. “We thought maintaining that level of involvement would be difficult, but by adding enrollment as part of the Designated REALTOR® Application Form, it’s been easy. We’ve had 100% enrollment with new brokers.”READ MORE PHOENIX REALTORS®’ CREATIVITY LEADS TO SWEEPING RPAC INVESTMENTS With more than 9,200 members, the only sure-fire way for a mega-board like the Phoenix Association of REALTORS® (PAR) to get the attention of its full membership is to tie information to its dues renewal mailing. Several years ago, PAR launched a sweepstakes to encourage investment in RPAC during the December-January dues-renewal season; three years in, the event has gained such momentum that an RPAC Fundraising Grant recently earned back more than nine-times its value in RPAC investment.READ MORE WISCONSIN REALTORS® HELP LOWER PROPERTY TAXES, STRENGTHEN SCHOOL BUDGETS, AND PROTECT PROPERTY RIGHTS The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association launched two successful Issues Mobilization campaigns: the first convinced the legislature to eliminate a minor property tax dating back to the Great Depression; the other supported a new law that overturned an existing one that had been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.READ MORE WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA REALTORS® HELP TO HOUSE THE HOMELESS When the regional Continuum of Care program serving the same 18 counties as Minnesota's West Central Association of REALTORS® created a more streamlined entry system to bring assistance to those in dire need of housing, the REALTORS® used a REALTOR® Party Housing Opportunity Grant to get the word out.READ MORE GREATER BOSTON BOARD WORKS TOWARD ZONING REFORM Antiquated zoning and a mire of case law stands in the way of the development of housing necessary for economic growth in the Boston region. Using the REALTOR® Party's Land Use Initiative, the Greater Boston Real Estate Board is tackling the complexities of zoning reform in City Hall and at the State House.READ MORE PARTNERSHIP SPURS DIVERSITY FOR THE GROSSE POINTE REALTORS® In Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "The Other America" speech 50 years ago this March, the local REALTOR® board makes all its decisions through an internalized lens of diversification. Partnering with the public school system recently, the REALTORS® recently created a calendar illustrated with student visions of diversity; proceeds from calendar sales support diversity efforts in the schools. READ MORE CREATIVITY HELP ASSOCIATIONS KEEP RPAC INVESTMENTS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH With 35% of the national membership investing in RPAC in 2017, state and local REALTOR® Associations have made RPAC stronger than ever when it comes to advancing its public policy agenda. From a strong team of volunteer leaders to technology platforms that help small associations get big results, the REALTOR® Party is getting the word out that investment matters.READ MORE HOUSTON ASSOCIATION GATHERS AND SHARES HURRICANE HARVEY RECOVERY RESOURCES WITH MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS Using a Diversity Initiative Grant, The Houston Association of REALTORS® put together a program for members, including the multicultural real estate associations in town, providing information on topics from mold remediation to tax relief to dealing with the emotional aftermath. Grocery story gift cards and a positive housing market outlook made the supportive event even cheerier.READ MORE NEW HAMPSHIRE REALTORS® ENVISION SMART GROWTH FOR WHITE MOUNTAINS The White Mountains of New Hampshire are a popular tourist region, but affordable housing for would-be service industry staff is not meeting demand. The 150-member White Mountain Board of REALTORS® used a Smart Growth Action Grant to explore possible zoning changes that would permit higher density development—and more affordable housing. READMORE
TELLURIDE REALTORS® ELECT THREE REALTOR® CHAMPIONS TO TOWN COUNCIL Last fall, with four seats on the Town Council up for grabs, the Telluride Association of REALTORS® (TAR) made the most of the opportunity to promote candidates who espoused the values of affordable housing; sustainable growth and development; and economic vitality and vibrancy. With an Independent Expenditure, TAR conducted a campaign that helped elect three REALTOR® Champions.READ MORE REALTOR® PARTY MOBILE ALERT SUBSCRIBERS219,451
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CANDIDATES CAMPAIGNS SUPPORTED (2019)249
RPAC MAJOR INVESTORS8,433
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