Rental Assistance, By The Numbers, Success Stories, and More View e-mail in browser September 10, 2020 Rental Assistance Needed for Renters & Housing Providers Alike Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared a “temporary halt to residential evictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19,” which applies to all residential housing. This may be helpful to renters in the short-term. But property owners will struggle to meet their financial obligations, and when the moratorium expires, renters will struggle to make up back rent. This has the potential to turn this pandemic into a significant housing crisis come 2021. READ MORE By The Numbers 4 Number of webinars in the Stabilizing and Revitalizing Neighborhoods in the COVID-19 Era series. The series, presented with the Center for Community Progress, addresses how governments can address vacancy and abandoned properties and REALTORS® can support neighborhood stabilization and revitalization. READ MORE <40% Percentage of rental units owned by ‘mom & pop’ owners who could struggle to keep up with their financial obligations as a result of the federal eviction moratorium. Additionally, 37% of rental units are categorized as LLC/LP/LLP, many of which are operated by individuals who will also be negatively impacted. LEARN MORE 9/30 Last day for households to particpate in the 2020 Census. The Census has important consequences for every community. It determines boundaries for legislative districts across the country and allocates proper congressional seats to each state. It also drives funding for schools, hospitals, and libraries, and r transportation infrastructure projects. Visit Census.gov to see your community’s response rate. LEARN MORE The REALTOR® Party At Work Highlighted here are a few of the many REALTOR® Party success stories across the nation. These and others are cataloged in the Success Stories section on REALTORParty.realtor. Central Oregon REALTORS® Support Mixed Use Development and Affordable Housing As the city council of Bend, Ore., was considering creating an urban renewal area, the proposed Tax Incremental Financing was causing confusion among residents. To clarify that it didn’t mean new or higher taxes, and to show support for the project, the Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® launched a call for action. READ MORE Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Contributes Key Element to City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Smart Growth Polling The Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Association provided important statistical insights into transportation and quality of life issues to the Greensboro, N.C., Planning Department as it prepared its 20-year comprehensive plan. READ More Austin REALTORS® Help Neighboring Pflugerville Residents to Keep Property Taxes Low Just north of Austin, the City Council of Pflugerville, Texas, was proposing to approve a property tax rate representing a 7% increase in revenue. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, recognizing that homeowners should not have to shoulder the additional tax burden during times of such economic stress and uncertainty, got the message through to Pflugerville’s elected officials with help from the Advocacy Everywhere program. READ More Resources & Opportunities Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today. September is National Preparedness Month. This is an opportunity to remind you and your clients that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. At the REALTOR® Party website, find content and resources you can share to raise awareness about disaster risks and the simple, proactive steps everyone can take. LEARN MORE Interactive REALTOR® Party Resource Guide Get the latest updates and information on advocacy grants, programs, resources, and educational opportunities with the Interactive REALTOR® Party Resource Guide. A new design, dynamic search functions, and integrated Realtor Party Tracker data offer a complete view of the REALTOR® Party at work in communities nationwide. Bookmark this invaluable online resource today. LEARN MORE Your Voice. Your Vote. Election Day is quickly approaching. Use the 2020 Election Toolkit to share why voting is important to REALTORS®. Downloadable graphics and social media posts will help REALTORS® and REALTOR® associations show their REALTOR® Party pride and help get out the vote. LEARN MORE Register Today! Financial Wellness LIVE Virtual Event – October 7 The Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness will be offering multiple virtual sessions during, Financial Wellness LIVE – Virtual Edition 2020. Hear from financial experts who will touch on various topics centered on financial investment strategies for your personal and business goals. The first 300 registrants are eligible to win a $100 Visa gift card! READ More Expanding Housing Opportunity – A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations This newly updated collection will help REALTORS® and associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve. Rich in ideas and resources, this toolkit was designed to be a reference and working companion to those actively engaged in driving affordability solutions. REGISTER Take Advantage of the Right Tools, Right Now In this uncertain time, NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now program is making a sweeping selection of resources available to members free or at a reduced cost. Find offerings on finance, technology, skills building, and more to help your business thrive. LEARN MORE Join the REALTOR® Party Online Are you posting, liking, tweeting or pinning? So is the REALTOR® Party.  Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram to get the latest news, information and resources.

Send us examples of how your association put NAR’s REALTOR® Party resources to work to implement a successful advocacy or community outreach program. Email your stories to: realtorparty@realtors.org. See more than 300 stories documenting how REALTOR® associations around the country put REALTOR® Party Resources to work at the REALTOR® Party Success Stories page. This newsletter replaces the NAR Weekly Report for this week and the second week of every month. The REALTOR® Party News will publish next on October 8, 2020. If you missed a previous edition check out the REALTOR® Party News Archive. Headquarters: 430 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 DC Office: 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001-2020 | 1-800-874-6500