Celebrating Two Big Advocacy Wins, By The Numbers, Success Stories, and More
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October 8, 2020
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Celebrating Two Big Advocacy Wins
Last week, a bill that included a full-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and surface transportation funding was signed into law. These two wins benefit residential and commercial REALTORS® alike. And with less than a month until Election Day, REGi, the voter assistant bot is here to help you make your voice known.
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By The Numbers
365
Number of days of the latest extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, which included a similar surface transportation funding.
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12/31
Date of the CDC eviction moratorium is set to end. Learn more about this issue from NAR’s Megan Booth, Director of Federal Housing and Policy, as she provides tips for landlords and actions NAR is taking to advocate for small building owners and property managers.
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6/6/78
Date of the first election the 2020 NAR President Vince Malta voted. Learn more about why he wants you to get ready to have your say.
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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.
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Despite Hurricanes and a Pandemic, the Acadiana REALTORS® Dive into Legislative Advocacy
The REALTOR® Association of Acadiana found itself dropped into the deep end of urgent legislative advocacy. Taking advantage of the Land Use Initiative and Advocacy Everywhere programs, the 1,600-member association was able to combat threats to both short-term rentals and property tax rates, achieving positive results for homeowners in Lafayette, La.
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Traverse Area REALTORS® Develop Grassroots Network of Housing Advocates in Northwest Michigan
For years, the Traverse Area REALTORS® have worked to build coalitions focused on developing much-needed workforce housing. With the support of Housing Opportunity Grants, it is now participating in an ambitious campaign that will create a network of engaged, informed grassroots housing advocates in neighborhoods throughout the region. 
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Greater Nashville REALTORS® Champion the Rights of Rental Property Owners
When the Nashville City Council attempted to add 90 days to the process of selling residential rental property, the Greater Nashville REALTORS® achieved an acceptable compromise with a call for action through the Advocacy Everywhere program.  REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts are a critical resource enabling its members to be advocates wherever their busy lives take them, says association leadership.
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Resources & Opportunities
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Registration is Open for the 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo
Join us at the Virtual 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo to reset, refocus and get reinvigorated to position yourself and your business for a big 2021! By attending you will be making an investment in yourself and your business that will pay dividends for years to come.
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Housing Stabilization: A Guide for Collaboration and Initiatives
This newest resource assists REALTOR® associations with creating a local housing stabilization task force to help homeowners, renters, and landlords manage COVID-19 pandemic challenges. The guide offers tips on organizing the task force, suggests activities for the task force to consider, and encourages associations to include outreach and education for potential home buyers.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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