Diverse Voices Crucial to Lasting Policy Solutions, What You Need to Know, Success Stories, and More
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| February 9, 2023 |
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| Diverse Voices Crucial to Lasting Policy Solutions |
| Business Insider published an article last week with a provocative title: “The housing shortage is the root of all of America’s problems.” NAR has been shouting this from the rooftops for several years and advocating for solutions that can turn the tide. To make lasting change, we must ensure our policy positions, leadership, and programming include diverse voices and perspectives. Read more about the resources available to your association through NAR and the REALTOR® Party to advance these efforts. |
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| Recommended Reading |
| 2023 NAR President Kenny Parcell is Riding with the Brand, calling on members to get involved and show the REALTOR® difference. Read more about his journey and commitment to our brand in the winter issue of REALTOR® Magazine. |
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| In response to the Biden Administration’s tenant-centered action plan, NAR expressed concerns that expanding the federal government’s role in rental policy can drive housing providers out of the market, making rental housing more expensive, and place an undue burden on mom-and-pop housing providers, which provide more than 40 percent of all rental housing in America. NAR continues to encourage the Administration to examine how it can address the root causes of rental affordability – namely, affordable housing supply. |
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| NAR has joined a coalition of 17 organizations in filing a lawsuit to stop the Environmental Protection Agency’s and Army Corps of Engineers’ (the Agencies) final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule from going into effect in March. The rule as written will put property owners at constant risk of any sometimes-wet feature on their property being deemed WOTUS by the Agencies using vague and unpredictable standards – making normal business activities in that area not only subject to substantial regulatory burdens but also to criminal and civil penalties. |
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| 2023 is off to a strong start for RPAC! As of January 31, RPAC has reached 30% of its national fundraising goal, with more than $14.8 million raised at all three levels of the association, and 21% of its federal disbursements allocation goal, with over $2.1 million raised at the national level. RPAC currently has 646 Major Investors and a 20% participation rate. |
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| Mark your calendar: NAR’s consumer ad campaign will release the next iteration of That’s Who We R advertising on February 22. This wave of TV and radio ads are some of the campaign’s most ambitious work yet. |
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| The REALTOR® Party At Work |
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| Florida REALTORS® Work to Defeat Rent Control |
| Unable to wait for a legal ruling to keep an unconstitutional rent control measure off the ballot, Florida REALTORS® launched a major campaign using a REALTOR® Party Issues Mobilization grant to discourage Orange County voters from accepting the measure. The effort targeted the county’s renters and homeowners and demonstrated that REALTORS® are prepared to fight the issue statewide. |
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| La Zona Lights Up San Antonio |
| Working with placemaking organization Centro San Antonio, and with assistance from a REALTOR® Party Placemaking grant, the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® created a buzzworthy “speakeasy” alley activation – La Zona. The project transformed a long-abandoned block into a vibrant new gathering space that comes to life with performance art, sculpture, music, and hyper-local offerings from area creators. |
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| Tackle Top-of-Mind Industry Issues |
Interested in addressing such challenges as commercial disinvestment, housing gaps, brownfield reuse, and natural disaster response? Apply by February 17 through Transforming Neighborhoods for your association to receive expert analysis, plans, and actionable recommendations from the Counselors of Real Estate® Consulting Corps. Listen to the recording of a recent informational webinar to learn more about the program, application process, and insights from past participants.
Questions? Contact Christine Windle at 202-383-1135 or Samantha DeKoven. |
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| President’s Circle: First Round Launched |
The 2023 President’s Circle program launched the first round on Wednesday, February 1, consisting of eight REALTOR® champions. We are excited to announce that we upgraded our program to a new system, Democracy Engine. Existing President’s Circle members can make their Round 1 investment here.
Questions? Contact Avery Walker. |
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| Advocacy Resource Guide |
| The Advocacy Resource Guide – Vote, Act, and Invest, REALTOR® Party – includes resources and tools that can help associations reach their advocacy goals and meet Core Standards requirements. State and local REALTOR® association staff can request printed copies for events and conferences by contacting Ted Wright. Requests for printed guides must be submitted two weeks prior to the event. |
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| Business Depends on an Accurate Economic Census |
| Every five years, the U.S. Census Bureau’s Economic Census surveys millions of businesses to measure the nation’s economy – yet many don’t respond. Results guide business decisions and policies that affect every industry and community. Historically, real estate employers are among those who underrepresent their economic impact. If you receive the Economic Census, make sure your business counts. Reply online by March 15. |
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