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Relationships Play Key Role With Members of Congress
Did you know that for each of the 100 U. S. Senators and 435 U. S. Representatives there is a REALTOR® in your Congressional district who plays a vital role in communicating REALTOR® issues to your member of Congress? Through the National Association of REALTORS® grassroots communications network, there are 535 Federal Political Coordinators who are appointed to serve in this important...
2011 NAR Legislative and Regulatory Year in Review
During 2011, the REALTOR® Legislative and Regulatory Agenda has focused on ensuring the continued flow of capital into the real estate market, preserving residential and commercial property ownership, and protecting the business interests of its members. NAR recently released a status update for each of these areas of legislation.
Ensuring the Flow of Capital into the Real Estate Market
Restructuring...
Call for Action: Tell Congress “No” to Down Payment Increase
The National Association of REALTORS® has issued a Call for Action asking REALTORS® to contact their members of Congress and let them know the detrimental effect that a 20% down payment requirement would have on home buyers and the real estate industry.
Background
The Dodd-Frank and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 became law on July 21, 2010. Under the Act, financial institutions that...
Broker Involvement Program 2011
A major component of the REALTOR® Party theme of Vote, Act, Invest, includes the Broker Involvement Program. The success of the Broker Involvement Program has clearly demonstrated that when Broker Owners/Managers alert their agents to key issues, agents listen and take action. NAR’s Broker Involvement Program provides you, the Broker, with a quick and effective tool to rally your agents and send...
