{"id":17346,"date":"2023-11-10T13:26:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T13:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/?p=17346"},"modified":"2023-11-10T13:26:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T13:26:51","slug":"gadfly-newsletter-november-2020-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly\/11-2023","title":{"rendered":"GADFly Newsletter \u2013 November 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>DATES TO REMEMBER<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nov 14<\/strong> NAR NXT: GAD Reception, 5:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewheim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brewheim<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov 15<\/strong> NAR NXT: GAD Meeting, 10:30 a.m. \u2013 Noon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov 15<\/strong> NAR NXT: GAD Breakout Sessions, Noon \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov 15<\/strong> NAR NXT: Major Investor Reception, 7:00 p.m. \u2013 10:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 4<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_EmMMbzYLRBiKNdFF0f2h3Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Champion Issues with Community Outreach Grants Webinar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 14<\/strong> RPAC State &amp; Local Individual Year-end Transmittal Deadline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW<\/h2>\n<p><strong>NXT: Don\u2019t Miss These Meetings and GAD-Exclusive Reception!<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net\/groups\/nar\/images\/1023_gadAd.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net\/groups\/nar\/images\/1023_gadAd.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net\/groups\/nar\/images\/1023_gadAd.jpg\" width=\"352\" height=\"197\" \/><\/a> <strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday, Nov. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit Update: Impact and Next Steps (In Person Only)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Room 257, 200 Level \u2013 North Building<\/li>\n<li>Time: 11:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, Nov. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GAD Reception (In Person Only)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewheim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brewheim<\/a> (1931 E. Wright Circle)<\/li>\n<li>Time: 5 p.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><em>Special Note: This reception is <strong>exclusively<\/strong> for state and local government affairs directors. Don\u2019t forget your conference badge!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GAD Meeting (In Person Only)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Location: Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Platinum Ballroom 1-2, Lobby Level<\/li>\n<li>Time: 10:30 a.m. \u2013 Noon<\/li>\n<li>Summary: Hear from Morning Consult on a recently completed national rent control poll and updates from your fellow GADs serving on NAR committees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>State GAD Breakout (In Person Only)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Location: Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Platinum Ballroom 9-10, Lobby Level<\/li>\n<li>Time: Noon \u2013 1 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local GAD Breakout (In Person Only)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Location: Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Platinum Ballroom 1-2, Lobby Level<\/li>\n<li>Time: Noon \u2013 1 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NAR-NXT-Meetings-of-Interest-to-GADs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to view the full schedule of meetings GADs should attend.<\/p>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/national-leadership\/board-of-directors\/stream?cid=em_NXT23181&amp;date=11-09-2023&amp;grp=all&amp;narmail=EdgeUp%20&amp;user=6598845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Watch NAR Board Meeting Virtually<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nTo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/national-leadership\/board-of-directors\/stream?cid=em_NXT23181&amp;date=11-09-2023&amp;grp=all&amp;narmail=EdgeUp%20&amp;user=6598845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">livestream the NAR Board of Directors<\/a> (8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. PT) and Delegate Body (1-2:30 p.m. PT) meetings taking place at NAR NXT on Nov. 17, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/national-leadership\/board-of-directors\/stream?cid=em_NXT23181&amp;date=11-09-2023&amp;grp=all&amp;narmail=EdgeUp%20&amp;user=6598845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">log in<\/a> with your member ID. Please note the time zone.<strong><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><strong>Important Update on NAR\u2019s National CFA <\/strong><br \/>\nFollowing an unpredictable month on Capitol Hill, Congress is showing progress on advancing legislation needed to fund the federal government.\u00a0This includes an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).\u00a0Leaders in the House and Senate are also discussing several stopgap options to continue their work past the current budget deadline of November 17.<\/p>\n<p>NAR\u2019s Advocacy team is in direct contact with congressional leaders on the status of government funding and continues to communicate our members\u2019 priorities. Given this positive momentum, we do not plan to launch an all-member Call For Action at this time.\u00a0We are also officially closing out the round one CFA on the Action Center. We will continue our strategic contact with Congress and keep you posted on any new developments while we are in Anaheim.\u00a0Thank you for your ongoing support!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\/real-estate-news\/nar-announces-new-interim-ceo?grp=ae&amp;narmail=EdgeUp%20&amp;date=11-02-2023&amp;user=6598845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAR Announces New Interim CEO<\/a><br \/>\nNykia Wright, former CEO of the Chicago Sun-Times, will replace NAR CEO Bob Goldberg starting Nov. 20. Meanwhile, the association continues to conduct a comprehensive search process to identify a permanent CEO.<\/p>\n<h2>RESOURCES<\/h2>\n<p><strong>NAR Unveils Flood Disclosure Tracker<\/strong><br \/>\nOn Nov. 8, NAR unveiled a state flood disclosure tracker (<a href=\"https:\/\/narflooddisclosure.legalresearch.com\/?ctid=19300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>). The association worked with the Legal Research Center to conduct a complete, thorough, and accurate survey of existing state disclosure requirements. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/newsroom\/nar-unveils-flood-disclosure-tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read the press release.<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Housing Data by Congressional District Updated<\/strong><br \/>\nThe state and district reports have been updated by NAR Research with the latest housing data and uploaded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/advocacy\/federal-advocacy\/congressional-district-and-state-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:hzhong@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hua Zhong<\/a> (202-383-1110).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/on-common-ground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Explore Fall 2023 On Common Ground (OCG): Zoning Innovation<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nLearn how land use controls, especially zoning, are changing to address housing demand, shifting demographics, and climate risk mitigation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/on-common-ground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read online here<\/a> or download the OCG app (<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/on-common-ground\/id1180724006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.texterity.android.OnCommonGround2&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google<\/a>). Are you on the list to receive a copy? If not, contact <a href=\"mailto:hdannenfelser@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hannah Dannenfelser<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:hmorris@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hugh Morris.<\/p>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_EmMMbzYLRBiKNdFF0f2h3Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Champion Issues with Community Outreach Grants and Resources Webinar<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Monday, December 4th, 2-3 p.m. (ET) <\/strong><br \/>\nDiscover how to effectively leverage Community Outreach grants and resources to advance your association&#8217;s community development and fair housing advocacy, engagement, and educational initiatives. Gain valuable insight into funding levels, types of initiatives supported, eligible expenses, application and review process timeframe, new reimbursement deadline, planning sessions, and key points of contact.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_EmMMbzYLRBiKNdFF0f2h3Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to register online<\/a>. Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:cwindle@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christine Windle<\/a><u> <\/u>(202-383-1135).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/stay-connected\/apps\/nar-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the NAR Mobile App<\/a><br \/>\nDon\u2019t miss articles and the latest news from NAR! Download the app today (<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/nar-mobile\/id6443547211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google<\/a>). Here are some of the latest articles on the app:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/narrealtor.page.link\/Jc7E?link=videos\/post-verdict-guidance-from-nar-president-tracy-kasper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Post-Verdict Guidance from NAR President Tracy Kasper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\/real-estate-news\/law-and-ethics\/co-op-transactions-unmasking-hidden-discrimination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Co-op Transactions: Unmasking Hidden Discrimination<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/narrealtor.page.link\/F8cJ?link=blogs\/economists-outlook\/instant-reaction-jobs-november-3-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instant Reaction: Jobs, November 3, 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/narrealtor.page.link\/B4MP?link=washington-report\/president-biden-signs-executive-order-on-artificial-intelligence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">President Biden Signs Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>RPAC FUNDRAISING<\/h2>\n<p><strong>NAR NXT: RPAC Major Investor Reception Information\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><br \/>\nWe are thrilled to invite RPAC Major Investors to the NAR NXT MI event on November 15 at Knott\u2019s Berry Farm from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Buses will begin to leave the Anaheim Hilton at 6:30 p.m. <strong><u>Entry to the park begins at 7 p.m.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We request all Major Investors wear their NXT badge and their MI pin throughout the night to minimize delays boarding the bus and receiving their ticket for entry. <a href=\"https:\/\/narnxt.realtor\/event\/rpac-major-investor-evening-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For more details on the MI reception logistics click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>RPAC Major Investor Recognition Deadlines<br \/>\n<\/strong>Make sure you and your members are recognized as RPAC Major Investors by the <strong>December<\/strong> deadlines! <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frealtorparty.realtor%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FappsDocs%2Frpac%2FResources-RPAC-RPAC-Fundraising-Transmittal.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7CLDemorest%40nar.realtor%7C650842ca8a9c4054830108d8d4d1a27f%7C508bf1e00926458aa1eeccfb79f409c6%7C0%7C0%7C637493345224160463%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=e5F0RWYH%2BRoZjjJfZAMet33IvaFPXV3Hk5ny102ltgo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for all dates and important details.\u00a0These are HARD deadlines to submit RPAC investments to the NAR finance office. For questions about RPAC transmittal deadlines, contact <a href=\"mailto:jzaporowski@nar.realtor?subject=Transmittal%20Deadline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter Kelly<\/a> (202-383-7599) or <a href=\"mailto:dfrey@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Debbie Frey<\/a> (312-329-8565).<\/p>\n<p><strong>RPAC General Information<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease contact <a href=\"mailto:RPAC@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RPAC@nar.realtor<\/a> for any RPAC-related questions or concerns.<\/p>\n<h2>CELEBRATING GAD ACHIEVEMENTS<\/h2>\n<p>Illinois REALTORS\u00ae GAD <strong>Kristie Engerman<\/strong> was awarded a 2023 Presidential Medallion for her service and contributions to the real estate industry by Illinois REALTORS\u00ae Immediate Past President Michael Gobber. Congratulations Kristie!<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to <strong>Mary Hull-Drury<\/strong> on her new position as the Government Affairs Director for Washington REALTORS\u00ae! Mary has been part of Washington\u2019s advocacy team since 2019 as the Commercial Government Affairs Director. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warealtor.org\/about-us\/contact-us\/news-media\/blogdetails\/news\/2023\/10\/13\/washington-realtors-announce-new-government-affairs-director-mary-hull-drury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read Washington REALTORS\u00ae press release.<\/p>\n<p><\/a>Congratulations to the GADs who will serve on NAR committees for 2024! See the full list below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broker Engagement Council: Lacey Everett (MIBOR)<\/li>\n<li>Business Issues: Darin Watkins (Spokane)<\/li>\n<li>Business Issues: Kevin Besserer (Royal Palm Coast)<\/li>\n<li>REALTOR\u00ae Party Trustees for Campaign Services: Genessa Casanova (Florida)<\/li>\n<li>REALTOR\u00ae Party Trustees for Campaign Services: Erin Hervey (Missouri)<\/li>\n<li>REALTOR\u00ae Party Trustees for Campaign Services: Matthew Leger (Broward Palm Beaches &amp; St. Lucie)<\/li>\n<li>REALTOR\u00ae Party Trustees for Campaign Services: Julia Parenteau (Texas)<\/li>\n<li>REALTOR\u00ae Party Trustees for Campaign Services: Brad Ward (Michigan)<\/li>\n<li>Communities of Interest: Leslie Cantu (Texas)<\/li>\n<li>Consumer Advocacy Outreach Advisory Board: Dan Douglas (Dayton)<\/li>\n<li>Consumer Advocacy Outreach Advisory Board: Chuck Liedike (Pennsylvania)<\/li>\n<li>Fair Housing Policy Committee: Vincent Coleman (Columbus)<\/li>\n<li>FPC Advisory Board: Brandon Alderete (Texas)<\/li>\n<li>Housing Opportunities: Veronica Cardello (Ohio)<\/li>\n<li>Housing Opportunities: Mary Lawson (Virginia)<\/li>\n<li>Public Policy Coordinating Committee: Jackson Pineau (Minneapolis)<\/li>\n<li>RPAC Trustees Disbursements: Cady Thomas (North Carolina)<\/li>\n<li>RPAC Trustees Fundraising Committee: Tray Bates (Texas)<\/li>\n<li>State &amp; Local Issues Mobilization Support: Nate Parsons (Broward Palm Beaches &amp; St. Lucie)<\/li>\n<li>State &amp; Local Issues Policy: Madison Cooper (Coastal Carolinas)<\/li>\n<li>State &amp; Local Issues Policy: Andy Gonzalez (Florida)<\/li>\n<li>State &amp; Local Issues Policy: Jamie McMillen (Akron Cleveland)<\/li>\n<li>State &amp; Local Issues Policy: David Saavedra (New Mexico)<\/li>\n<li>State &amp; Local Issues Policy: Kelly Stroup (Pennsylvania)<\/li>\n<li>State &amp; Local Issues Policy: Josh Veverka (Northern Virginia)<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability Advisory Group: Alexis Lok (Orlando Regional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Submit your own victories or share your fellow GADs\u2019 wins with <a href=\"mailto:jsims@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jami Sims<\/a> to be included in future editions of the GADFly.<\/p>\n<h2>REALTOR\u00ae PARTY SUCCESS STORIES<\/h2>\n<p>Each month, state and local associations that achieved an advocacy win with the help of a REALTOR\u00ae Party grant or resource are highlighted in the <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/success-stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REALTOR Party\u00ae Success Stories<\/a>. Success stories created in November include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/rpcra-fh1123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Palm Coast REALTOR\u00ae Association Helps Members Learn to Serve Clients with Disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/azr-im1123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona REALTORS\u00ae Rally to Repeal Regressive Rental Tax<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/blogs\/spaces-to-places\/who-let-the-dogs-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Who Let the Dogs In?<\/em><\/a> The Central South Dakota Board of REALTORS\u00ae utilizes an NAR Placemaking Grant to create a dog park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>UPCOMING NAR EVENTS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>NAR NXT, The REALTOR\u00ae Experience &amp; Governance Meetings<\/strong><br \/>\nNovember 12 \u2013 17 | Anaheim, California<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/narnxt.realtor\/registration-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for more information about registration and pricing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 REALTOR\u00ae Party Training Conference<\/strong><br \/>\nNovember 30 \u2013 December 2 | St. Louis, Missouri<br \/>\n<strong>This conference is by invite only. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/events\/realtor-party-training-conference\/invited-groups-realtor-party-training-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to view the list of attendees.<\/p>\n<p><\/a><strong>Start Planning for 2024 NAR Events<\/strong><br \/>\nThe new year approaches (far too quickly) and shortly it will be 2024. Check out the list of upcoming events <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/events\/nar-meetings-by-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to save the date for upcoming conferences.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Brandon Alderete<br \/>\nGAD Chair<br \/>\nTexas REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/votervoice.s3.amazonaws.com\/groups\/nar\/images\/alderete_923.jpg\" alt=\"A person smiling for the camera Description automatically generated with low confidence\" width=\"97\" height=\"97\" hspace=\"10\" \/>Next week we&#8217;ll be in Anaheim for NXT, our annual conference, with a busy schedule filled with valuable information for all of us as we head into 2024.<\/p>\n<p>One special event to add to your calendars is a GAD-exclusive reception at Brewheim (1931 E. Wright Circle) on Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. right before NAR\u2019s welcome event at Angel Stadium. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to reconnect with colleagues you met at GAD Institute!<\/p>\n<p>The next day, the GAD meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. and we\u2019ll hear from GADs about the important work each of their NAR committees are doing and a special presentation from Morning Consult on a national rent control survey that has just returned from the field. At noon, we\u2019ll break into the state and local GAD breakout sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of these sessions, in your comments from the GAD Institute survey, some of you expressed frustration with the topics and format at the local and state breakout sessions. We heard you. If you have a topic you want to discuss, <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=4PGLUCYJikWh7sz7efQJxrxy23n8A9pMvhdI_ZS_IxRUQ1NIQzhOUzRKOEhaRDFLMzQxRjg2UUkxQy4u&amp;embed=true&amp;fbclid=IwAR077z6GfFVxbvtOn0Ub1YkJ6gC7J5bVkFfufgGxBaJzO1XlTOJwU9cHzxM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fill out this confidential form<\/a>, and it will be added to the breakout agenda.<\/p>\n<p>We have plenty to discuss and, with the help of our awesome NAR staff, have put together a great program.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the GAD meetings, I strongly recommend you attend the Lawsuit Update: Impact and Next Steps on Monday, Nov. 13 from 11:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center, Room 257, 200 Level \u2013 (North Building). This important session will be in-person only.<\/p>\n<p>As the legal process continues, the best thing our members can do is to continue to demonstrate value to their clients \u2013 and that goes for us too, GAD Nation! Take what you learn in Anaheim back home to emphasize the importance of REALTORS\u00ae to their clients and GADs to our REALTORS\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t wait to see everyone in Anaheim NXT week!<\/p>\n<p>-bca<\/p>\n<p>Brandon Alderete<br \/>\n512.573.3664 (m)<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:brandon@texasrealtors.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brandon@texasrealtors.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DATES TO REMEMBER Nov 14 NAR NXT: GAD Reception, 5:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m. (Brewheim) Nov 15 NAR NXT: GAD Meeting, 10:30 a.m. \u2013 Noon Nov 15 NAR NXT: GAD Breakout Sessions, Noon \u2013 1:00 p.m. Nov 15 NAR NXT: Major Investor Reception, 7:00 p.m. \u2013 10:00 p.m. Dec 4 Champion Issues with Community Outreach Grants Webinar Dec 14 RPAC State &amp; Local Individual Year-end Transmittal Deadline WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NXT: Don\u2019t Miss These Meetings and GAD-Exclusive Reception! Monday, Nov. 13 Lawsuit Update: Impact and Next Steps (In Person Only) Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Room 257, 200 Level \u2013 North Building Time: 11:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 GAD Reception (In Person Only) Location: Brewheim (1931 E. Wright Circle) Time: 5 p.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m. Special Note: This reception is exclusively for state and local government affairs directors. Don\u2019t forget your conference badge! Wednesday, Nov. 15 GAD Meeting (In Person Only) Location: Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Platinum Ballroom 1-2, Lobby Level Time: 10:30 a.m. \u2013 Noon Summary: Hear from Morning Consult on a recently completed national rent control poll and updates from your fellow GADs serving on NAR committees. State GAD Breakout (In Person Only) Location: Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Platinum Ballroom 9-10, Lobby Level Time: Noon \u2013 1 p.m. Local GAD Breakout (In Person Only) Location: Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Platinum Ballroom 1-2, Lobby Level Time: Noon \u2013 1 p.m. Click here to view the full schedule of meetings GADs should attend. Watch NAR Board Meeting Virtually To livestream the NAR Board of Directors (8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. PT) and Delegate Body (1-2:30 p.m. PT) meetings taking place at NAR NXT on Nov. 17, log in with your member ID. Please note the time zone. Important Update on NAR\u2019s National CFA Following an unpredictable month on Capitol Hill, Congress is showing progress on advancing legislation needed to fund the federal government.\u00a0This includes an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).\u00a0Leaders in the House and Senate are also discussing several stopgap options to continue their work past the current budget deadline of November 17. NAR\u2019s Advocacy team is in direct contact with congressional leaders on the status of government funding and continues to communicate our members\u2019 priorities. Given this positive momentum, we do not plan to launch an all-member Call For Action at this time.\u00a0We are also officially closing out the round one CFA on the Action Center. We will continue our strategic contact with Congress and keep you posted on any new developments while we are in Anaheim.\u00a0Thank you for your ongoing support! NAR Announces New Interim CEO Nykia Wright, former CEO of the Chicago Sun-Times, will replace NAR CEO Bob Goldberg starting Nov. 20. Meanwhile, the association continues to conduct a comprehensive search process to identify a permanent CEO. RESOURCES NAR Unveils Flood Disclosure Tracker On Nov. 8, NAR unveiled a state flood disclosure tracker (click here). The association worked with the Legal Research Center to conduct a complete, thorough, and accurate survey of existing state disclosure requirements. 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