{"id":23255,"date":"2025-07-01T13:24:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T13:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/?p=23255"},"modified":"2025-07-01T13:35:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T13:35:20","slug":"realtor-party-news-october-2024-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/realtor-party-news\/0625","title":{"rendered":"REALTOR\u00ae Party News &#8211; June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/realtor-party-news\/0125\" target=\"_new\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ai360.azureedge.net\/ai360aristotlecom\/2e166870-894a-423a-a6f7-6560a8904c6c\/cb61cbbf-6d60-4849-b598-9893b89f577d2025%20ADVOCACY%20WINS_ASSETS_Email%20Header_1400x800.png\" alt=\"Realtor Party News\" width=\"570\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>June 2025 &#8211; REALTOR\u00ae Party Newsletter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>In This Issue<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>REALTORS\u00ae Take on D.C.<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy Scoop Podcast<\/li>\n<li>Capitol Pulse: Advocacy By Members, For Members<\/li>\n<li>June Is National Homeownership Month<\/li>\n<li>The REALTOR\u00ae Party At Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>REALTORS\u00ae Legislative Meetings Takes Over D.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ai360.azureedge.net\/ai360aristotlecom\/2e166870-894a-423a-a6f7-6560a8904c6c\/2ab45d6e-4352-45e9-8adb-5e395634ece8Hill%20Visit_Newsletter.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The REALTORS\u00ae Legislative Meetings took place from May 31 \u2013 June 5 in Washington, D.C., bringing together thousands of members to conduct the business of NAR and unite for a common cause: advancing the real estate profession through powerful policy advocacy.<\/p>\n<p>For a full recap of all things RLM, visit the REALTOR\u00ae Party <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NARRealtorParty\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NARRealtorParty\">X accounts<\/a><\/strong> and read up on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\">REALTOR\u00ae Magazine Media<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> Live! from the REALTOR\u00ae Fly-in in DC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/advocacy\/advocacy-scoop-podcast\/live-from-the-realtor-fly-in-in-dc\" target=\"_new\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ai360.azureedge.net\/ai360aristotlecom\/2e166870-894a-423a-a6f7-6560a8904c6c\/8fbfde8f-ae4d-4f1a-95c8-10ec69106d96advocacy-scoop-live-from-the-realtor-flyin-in-dc-06-05-2025-1200x628.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At the kickoff of the REALTORS\u00ae Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., NAR members packed the room for a live recording of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/advocacy\/advocacy-scoop-podcast\/live-from-the-realtor-fly-in-in-dc\">Advocacy Scoop podcast<\/a><\/strong> hosted by Shannon McGahn, NAR executive vice president and chief advocacy officer, and Patrick Newton, NAR vice president of advocacy communications and outreach.<\/p>\n<p>For this Legislative Meetings special, Patrick and Shannon broke down the current state of tax reforms that were included in the House bill and how NAR\u2019s advocacy efforts contributed to the inclusion of policies that support homeownership and housing supply.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees received an exclusive preview of new survey findings on NAR members\u2019 views on tax policy and how their level of understanding compares to that of voters.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Capitol Pulse: Advocacy By Members, For Members<\/h3>\n<p>One of the highlights of REALTORS\u00ae Legislative Meetings (RLM) is the direct advocacy of NAR members and supporters heading to Capitol Hill and meeting with members of Congress. NAR members held over 500 meetings with House and Senate members, which translates to a meeting with 95% of all members of Congress.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/ai360.azureedge.net\/ai360aristotlecom\/2e166870-894a-423a-a6f7-6560a8904c6c\/ab9614f4-b979-420e-b5fd-9a516e145f4cRLM-2025-Hill-Visit-1300x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, June 4, thousands of real estate professionals continued the tradition of\u00a0heading to Capitol Hill\u00a0for one-on-one meetings to discuss pivotal ways legislators can support housing affordability and supply and protect the real estate industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis week, thousands of REALTORS\u00ae met with lawmakers to champion homeownership, protect private property rights, and advocate for the issues that matter most to buyers and homeowners nationwide,\u201d said Shannon McGahn, NAR executive vice president and chief advocacy officer. \u201cIt is a pivotal year coming to a head as Congress moves forward on tax reform, and we must make our voices heard to protect our members and the industry. On Capitol Hill, our voices being heard ensures that the American dream remains within reach for all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Even before members visited the Capitol, NAR had already connected with every newly elected lawmaker earlier this year, logging 593 in-person and virtual meetings since the start of the 119th Congress.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\/real-estate-news\/nar-members-impact-legislation-on-capitol-hill\">Read more about RLM Hill visits here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ai360.azureedge.net\/ai360aristotlecom\/2e166870-894a-423a-a6f7-6560a8904c6c\/67e8fdbc-1850-492d-8b4f-349857fe7527RLM_Fed%20Leg%20Political%20Forum_1200x628px.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ahead of meetings with their Senators and Representatives, NAR members had the opportunity to sit with two former members of Congress\u2014Kevin Brady of Texas and Dan Kildee of Michigan\u2014for a discussion centered on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and its potential impact on the real estate economy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\/real-estate-news\/the-legislation-on-everyones-mind-tax-reform?fbclid=IwY2xjawKz2rFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFYODdTbGlvdUhudFJ6bG84AR4TS3VxpvtdtdJjU6EHom2rSQX9hAwSeyQ7shucsQSIYMNQtfndj_Hed3tD5A_aem_cE6Cr21wWZE6tpIJ0B8KpA\">Read the full story here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ai360.azureedge.net\/ai360aristotlecom\/2e166870-894a-423a-a6f7-6560a8904c6c\/5cbd56d5-0613-41e1-bef0-b102f8be6e1d501063956_1130583692444056_7660092942234016880_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It was a packed house at the RLM regulatory issues forum, where attendees heard from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence and a panel discussion on deregulation. Panelists discussed the role of innovation in expanding housing opportunities in the current environment, and how state and local governments can work to address housing challenges in the current federal landscape.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\">To read more about NAR\u2019s advocacy events that took place during RLM, visit REALTOR\u00ae Magazine.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>National Homeownership Month: NAR\u2019s Commitment to Expanding Access<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ai360.azureedge.net\/ai360aristotlecom\/2e166870-894a-423a-a6f7-6560a8904c6c\/71cefad5-83de-4623-851a-e88074ab15442025-homeownership-month-social-image-1200w-628h.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>June is National Homeownership Month\u2014an opportunity to celebrate the power of owning a home and the need to expand access for all Americans. At NAR, we\u2019re advocating for policies that increase housing supply, revitalize communities and promote fairness. REALTORS\u00ae play a pivotal role in guiding families to homeownership. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/june-is-national-homeownership-month?cid=em_HOM-60\">See how you can make a difference.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Webinar: Creative Strategies to Unlocking Homeownership &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>June 26, 2-3 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<p>Discover actionable strategies to help clients overcome barriers to homeownership. <strong><a id=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/june-is-national-homeownership-month#webinar\">Register here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b-rGeSIUWBc\" target=\"_new\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ai360.azureedge.net\/ai360aristotlecom\/2e166870-894a-423a-a6f7-6560a8904c6c\/9f72b4fe-10c6-4b09-9935-3c4b126a429eScreenshot%202025-06-09%20113124.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> RPAC Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>RPAC is the engine that drives our advocacy efforts. At RLM, we honored the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees for their commitment to advancing our issues on the campaign trail and in federal and state legislatures.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ai360.azureedge.net\/ai360aristotlecom\/2e166870-894a-423a-a6f7-6560a8904c6c\/1b594a4e-1b42-480b-844c-79ed60b7ebecJDR_4661%20(1).JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>RPAC is also making strong progress to our 2025 goals, with 53% of our overall fundraising goal achieved so far. RPAC participation is also strong, with nearly 400,000 members participating so far and sixteen state associations that have already met their participation goal.<\/p>\n<p>The President\u2019s Circle program saw a strong increase in May, bringing the total raised to $922,500, or 85% of goal. Round four of President&#8217;s Circle will launch Wednesday June 11.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coming Soon: The Pro-Property Platform<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re launching the Pro-Property Platform \u2014 a new way for REALTORS\u00ae to support candidates who champion homeownership, private property rights, and the real estate profession. Giving through the Platform sends money with a message: that REALTORS\u00ae stand behind leaders who stand with us. It\u2019s your voice, your choice \u2014 and it\u2019s coming soon.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ai360.azureedge.net\/ai360aristotlecom\/2e166870-894a-423a-a6f7-6560a8904c6c\/0dc829af-4863-44e3-99ed-70ee5c689d32Pro%20Propety%20Logo-01%20(1).png\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>The REALTOR\u00ae Party At Work<\/h3>\n<p>Advocacy Everywhere helps expand REALTOR\u00ae influence on public policy and boosts engagement in Calls for Action at all levels. In 2025 so far:<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23349 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rpAtWork.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rpAtWork.png 640w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rpAtWork-300x94.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Local Advocacy in Action<\/h3>\n<p>Nevada REALTORS\u00ae utilized an Issues Mobilization Grant to successfully defeat two rent control bills and are in the process of defeating a third.<\/p>\n<p>Thirty-seven Issues Mobilization Grants have gone out this year \u2013 <strong>totaling $5.3M<\/strong> spent on helping state and local REALTOR\u00ae associations fund advocacy campaigns on public policies that impact real estate across 22 states and territories.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0REALTOR\u00ae\u00a0Party News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Access and Share Spring 2025 On Common Ground: Resilience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/on-common-ground\/spring-2025-resilience\/?cid=em_CO-193\">Discover<\/a><\/strong> how communities are building resilience\u2014from structural design to insurance, and from homes to disaster preparedness. Learn how REALTORS\u00ae are driving action on resilience and recovery, and explore strategies to strengthen our strained insurance system, because resilience often begins at home. Use the Digital Distribution Toolkit (coming soon) to share content with ease. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/on-common-ground\/spring-2025-resilience\/?cid=em_CO-193\">More info<\/a><\/strong> Contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:hmorris@nar.realtor\">Hugh Morris<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join: Enhancing Rural Development Initiatives on Tuesday, June 17, 2:00 PM ET<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discover how the NAR Rural Outreach Grant can help your association tackle key rural issues\u2014like broadband, wells and septic, and open space. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/community-outreach-webinars\/?cid=em_CO-194\">Register<\/a><\/strong> to learn, hear success stories, and get inspired. Contact<strong><a href=\"mailto:hdannenfelser@nar.realtor\"> Hannah Dannenfelser<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join MBA, in partnership with NAR, Strengthening Relationships with Real Estate Practitioners: Lessons from CONVERGENCE<\/strong> on Wednesday, June 25, 2-3 PM showcasing how CONVERGENCE partners are working with real estate professionals to build trust, strengthen networks, and support a more diverse and impactful practitioner pipeline. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/newsroom\/in-the-news\/mba-other-stakeholders-team-up-to-address-racial-homeownership-gap-housingwire%20 and\/?cid=em_CO-195\">Learn more about NAR\u2019s involvement<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.org\/conferences-and-education\/event\/2025\/06\/25\/default-calendar\/strengthening-relationships-with-real-estate-practitioners-lessons-from-convergence-80868\">register<\/a><\/strong> using code &#8220;CONVERGENCE100&#8221;. Contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:cwindle@nar.realtor\">Christine Windle<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"mailto:nduggins@nar.realtor\">Nia Duggins<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Outreach Grant Application Period Closed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Due to overwhelming demand, the Community Outreach Grant program\u2014including Fair Housing, Housing Opportunity, Smart Growth, Placemaking, and Rural Outreach grants\u2014has reached full capacity ahead of the October 15, 2025 deadline. The application window is now closed and will reopen in early January 2026.\u00a0 To prepare for the next cycle, contact <strong><a id=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach\">grant staff <\/a><\/strong>or schedule a <strong><a id=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach-planning-sessions\">Community Outreach Planning Session<\/a><\/strong> for tailored guidance and support to maximize future opportunities. Questions? Contact\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:cwindle@nar.realtor\">Christine Windle<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Outreach State and Local Growth Polling Program at Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Due to overwhelming demand, the Community Outreach State and Local Growth Polling Program has reached full capacity for .<\/p>\n<p>2025. The resource will reopen early January 2026. We recognize the value of this resource to state and local REALTOR\u00ae associations and apologize for any disruption this poses for your advocacy efforts. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach\/smart-growth\/polling-program.html\/?cid=em_CO-197\">Click for more info<\/a><\/strong> or contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:hmorris@nar.realtor\">Hugh Morris<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>REALTOR\u00ae Party Success Stories<\/h3>\n<p>With Support from an Issues Mobilization Grant, Edmond Board of REALTORS\u00ae Defeats Three Ballot Initiatives Threatening Higher Property Taxes &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/ebr-im0625\/?cid=em_CO-198%20\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS\u00ae Uses Land Use Initiative Program to Fend Off Steep Increase in Development Fees &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/mor-landuse0625\/?cid=em_CO-199%20\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spartanburg Association of REALTORS\u00ae Use Smart Growth Grant to Help Fund Planning Charrette for Town of Carlisle\u00a0 &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/sar-sg0625\/?cid=em_CO-200%20\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Link Library<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/advocacy\/federal-advocacy\/nar-legislative-priorities\">FlyIn.realtor<\/a>: Advocacy talking points and priorities<br \/>\n<a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/bmaddox\/Downloads\/realtorparty.realtor\/\">RealtorParty.realtor<\/a>: REALTOR\u00ae Party grants and resources<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/AdvocacyMission\">NAR.realtor\/AdvocacyMission<\/a>: How NAR is making housing more affordable, available, and accessible<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/advocacy\/nar-advocacy-wins\">NAR.realtor\/AdvocacyWins<\/a>: One-stop shop for advocacy successes<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/washington-report\">Washington Report<\/a>: Policy updates<br \/>\nAPOA: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\/real-estate-news\/law-and-ethics\/where-the-fight-to-protect-property-rights-goes-in-2025\">Where the Fight to Protect Property Rights Goes in 2025<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/the-facts\">Facts.realtor<\/a>: Settlement information and resources<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In This Issue\u00a0\r\nFinal Tally for RPAC\u2019s 2024 Election Cycle.\r\nAdvocacy Scoop Podcast Reveals NAR\u2019s Biggest Wins of 2024.\r\nFlood Insurance at a Crossroads: NFIP Reforms, Risks and Real Estate Impacts.\r\nLooking Back at 2024: NAR Advocacy By-The-Numbers.\r\nCommunity Outreach Grants and Transforming Neighborhoods Programs Are Open for Associations to Apply.\r\nNew Placemaking Video Highlighting REALTOR\u00ae Leadership in Livable Communities.","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":23352,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[812,68,813],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newsletters","category-realtor-party-news","category-realtor-party-news-newsletters"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23255"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23255\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23353,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23255\/revisions\/23353"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}