{"id":7161,"date":"2020-08-27T20:57:05","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T20:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/?p=7161"},"modified":"2020-09-30T20:27:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T20:27:18","slug":"gadfly-newsletter-february-2018-3-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/newsletters\/gadfly\/08-2020","title":{"rendered":"GADFly Newsletter \u2013 August 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>In This Issue&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#resources\" rel=\"noopener\">Advocacy Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#econ\"><strong>NAR&#8217;s Economic Outlook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" name=\"dates\"><\/a>Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Aug. 31: Last Call for Applications for the GAD Advisory Group<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you have been thinking about applying, but have not done so yet, NOW is the time! Take your next step in leadership today and apply for the GAD Advisory Group. All applications must be received by August 31 to be considered. <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/gads\/advisory-group-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sept. 9: How the Land Use Initiative Lends \u2018Horsepower\u2019 to Advocacy Webinar <\/strong><br \/>\nNAR\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach\/land-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Land Use Initiative (LUI)<\/a> has enabled state and local REALTORS\u00ae associations to influence public policy for more than 20 years.\u00a0Hear the details on how to successfully use the program and an analysis of recent issue trends by NAR\u2019s consultant Robinson &amp; Cole.\u00a0Gain insight from an expert panel on two top issues analyzed \u2014 tenant protection and short-term rental measures \u2014 and how the analyses highlighted areas of concern leading to successful outcomes. <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_dm430Hn7TPOaf2ENuF1rpw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register for the event<\/a> on Sept. 9 at 2:00 PM ET.\u00a0For more information, contact Holly Moskerintz at (202) 383-1157.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sept. 30: 2020 President\u2019s Circle Deadline <\/strong><br \/>\nAll four President\u2019s Circle rounds have launched for 2020! The full $2,000 investment is due by September 30, 2020, but please encourage your members not to wait to complete their commitment in this important election year! <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/rpac\/Recognition-Presidents-Circle-Roster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the current President\u2019s Circle Roster online<\/a>. Contact <a href=\"mailto:rpac@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rpac@nar.realtor<\/a> for President\u2019s Circle questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oct. 15: RPAC Major Investor Recognition Deadline<\/strong><br \/>\nMake sure you and your members are recognized as RPAC Major Investors in time for the 2020 REALTORS\u00ae Conference &amp; Expo! RPAC investments must be submitted to the NAR Finance Office no later than Thursday, October 15, 2020 to meet this deadline. <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/rpac\/Resources-RPAC-Fundraising-Transmittal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For more information<\/a>, contact <a href=\"mailto:jzaporowski@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jackie Zaporowski<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" name=\"resources\"><\/a>Advocacy Resources<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Save-The-Date-1024x538.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Save-The-Date-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Save-The-Date-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Save-The-Date-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Save-The-Date-958x503.png 958w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Save-The-Date.png 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"364\" height=\"193\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>GOTV Made Easy with the 2020 Election Toolkit<\/strong><br \/>\nWith the click of a few buttons, download shareable graphics, videos, and messages to help your association <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/vote\/2020-elections\/toolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Out the Vote for the 2020 Election<\/a>. Have your members <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/vote\/2020-elections#pledgearea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pledge to vote to get a special Facebook frame<\/a> to show their REALTOR\u00ae Party pride. Use the hashtag <em>#RealtorsVote<\/em> so the <em>#RealtorParty<\/em> can share and like your posts. Don\u2019t forget to share the Election 2020 web address <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/vote\/2020-elections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.realtorparty.realtor\/vote2020<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Neighborhood Stabilization Webinar Series Continues<\/strong><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/amr.swoogo.com\/nar\/611527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stabilizing and Revitalizing Neighborhoods in the COVID-19 Era<\/a> webinar series continues in September with the final two sessions. This four-part series explores the roles of REALTORS\u00ae as partners with local government to prevent property vacancy and abandonment as communities develop strategies to navigate the aftermath of COVID-19. <a href=\"https:\/\/amr.swoogo.com\/nar\/611527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Review the full series description and register<\/a>. Did you miss the first two webinars in the series? Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach\/housing-opportunity\/resources\/transforming-neighborhoods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">realtorparty.realtor\/transforming<\/a> to view the recordings. For more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:wpenn@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wendy Penn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support for Fair Housing Initiatives<\/strong><br \/>\nLeverage <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/state-local-issues\/issues\/fair-housing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fair Housing Grants<\/a> for your association\u2019s fair housing initiatives featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/fair-housing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resources<\/a> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/videos\/bias-override-overcoming-barriers-to-fair-housing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing<\/a>. Need ideas for speakers on fair housing? Listen in to a recent Houston Association of REALTORS\u00ae <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HARFans\/posts\/10158551810522679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event<\/a>, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and bestselling author, Bill Dedman discussing &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/projects.newsday.com\/long-island\/real-estate-investigation-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Testing the Divide<\/a>&#8221; or contact <a href=\"mailto:bgreene@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bryan Greene<\/a>. For more information about Fair Housing grants, contact <a href=\"mailto:hmorris@nar.realtors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hugh Morris<\/a> at (202) 383-1278.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s Discuss How a Community Outreach Grant can Help Fund your Advocacy Initiative! <\/strong>Associations GADS, AES, and leadership are cordially invited to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/904094ba5a928a5fd0-caniget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign-up<\/a> for a 30-minute, virtual one-on-one Community Outreach Coaching session to brainstorm ways to address affordable housing challenges, community planning and development issues, revitalization opportunities and fair housing education, and beyond using a <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community Outreach Grant<\/a>. NAR staff will provide an overview of grants and resources, steps to success for developing grant ideas, <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/success-stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">success stories<\/a>, and how to write a compelling application.\u00a0For more information,<strong> c<\/strong>ontact <a href=\"mailto:cwindle@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christine Windle<\/a> at (202) 383-1135.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sept. 14: Independent Expenditure Deadline<\/strong><br \/>\nThe clock is ticking. Election Day is fast approaching. If you want mail or online ads to help a candidate, we need applications submitted by\u00a0<u>September 14<\/u>. If you have REALTOR\u00ae Champions you\u2019d like to support for state or local office, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mnorton@nar.realtor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mitchell Norton<\/a> to discuss a possible independent expenditure campaign.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"econ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" name=\"econ\"><\/a>NAR&#8217;S Economic Outlook<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 216px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 0px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 1.73787%; height: 0px; vertical-align: top;\" valign=\"top\"><strong>\u2605<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 98.1173%; height: 0px;\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/blogs\/economists-outlook\/instant-reaction-mortgage-rates-august-20-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, August 20, 2020<\/a><br \/>\nMortgage rates moved up slightly this week to an average 2.99% from 2.96% the prior week. However, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is still hovering at near-record lows.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 1.73787%; height: 72px; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>\u2605<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 98.1173%; height: 72px;\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/blogs\/economists-outlook\/instant-reaction-new-construction-august-18-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instant Reaction: New Construction, August 18, 2020<\/a><br \/>\nNew construction for both single-family and multifamily units ramped up sizably in July, up 23% from one year ago, and almost matching pre-pandemic activity in the first quarter. Such growth is needed to steadily relieve the housing shortage. This kind of growth is also a major contributor to local economic recovery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 1.73787%; height: 48px; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>\u2605<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 98.1173%; height: 48px;\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/blogs\/economists-outlook\/single-family-home-prices-rose-in-96-of-metro-areas-in-2020-q2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Single Family Home Prices Rose in 96% of Metro Areas in 2020 Q2<\/a><br \/>\nSingle-family home\u00a0prices continued to rise in the second quarter of 2020, with 96% of markets showing home price appreciation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 1.73787%; height: 48px; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>\u2605<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 98.1173%; height: 48px;\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/blogs\/economists-outlook\/lowest-level-of-layoffs-since-the-pandemic-started-1-2-million-new-unemployment-claims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lowest Level of Layoffs Since the Pandemic Started; 1.2 Million New Unemployment Claims<\/a><br \/>\nLayoffs fell to 1.2 million last week. This is a decrease of 249,000 from the previous week&#8217;s revised level while hiring is picking up. That\u2019s the lowest level of layoffs since the pandemic started.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 1.73787%; height: 48px; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>\u2605<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 98.1173%; height: 48px;\" valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/blogs\/economists-outlook\/realtors-anticipate-strong-demand-for-residential-and-industrial-land-in-2020-q3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">REALTORS\u00ae Anticipate Strong Demand for Residential and Industrial Land in 2020 Q3<\/a><br \/>\nREALTORS\u00ae expect to have more sales transactions in residential and industrial land sales in the third quarter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For more information on NAR\u2019s Economic Outlook, contact <a href=\"mailto:data@nar.realtor\">Meredith Dunn<\/a> at 202-383-1207.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kelli Starrett<br \/>\nGAD Chair<br \/>\nNew Orleans Metropolitan Association Of REALTORS\u00ae<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6836\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/kstarrett.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>The air is electric right now. Can you feel it? As I write this, the DNC has wrapped up and the RNC is ending tonight. The part of 2020 that we have all been eagerly awaiting \u2013 election season \u2013 is fast approaching, and I am so ready for it.<\/p>\n<p>Louisiana is always different, so this is not a big election year for us outside of federal races. State races and many municipal races happened last year. We have some judicial seats on the ballot, but my local team isn\u2019t jumping in to support any candidates this fall. I hate not being in the middle of the action, so we are using this as an opportunity to finally check off the Core Standards box of \u201cConducted a REALTOR\u00ae voter registration activity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>2020 is giving us some very good reasons to encourage people to register and to check their registration for accuracy. This year, we are celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, and the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment. Combine those with confusion over election procedures and pandemic relief that left people with strong feelings about Congress, and you have a very captive audience.<\/p>\n<p>How can you get started? If you want to send targeted communications to members who are not registered or who may have moved, reach out to NAR\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/voter-registration-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Voter Registration Program<\/a> to get a list for your association. You can also encourage people to register\/update information and promote your state\u2019s election procedures to members and the public without a list if you are sending out more general information. NAR has great tools available for us to use for creating graphics, sending letters, setting up phone banks, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/vote2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAR\u2019s resources and the momentum of this election<\/a>, and use this as an opportunity to remind your members and the public that our advocacy work is about so much more than encouraging them to vote for certain candidates or in specific ways on issues. Our work is also about making sure they are engaged in the process at the earliest, most influential level \u2013 voting.<br \/>\nKate Sheppard, a New Zealand Suffragette, said, \u201cDo not think your single vote does not matter much. The rain that refreshes the parched ground is made up of single drops.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get out there and make it pour.<\/p>\n<h3>SAVE THE DATE<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conference.realtor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2020 REALTORS Conference &amp; Expo<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>When: <\/strong>Nov 13-16<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Virtual Conference. Virtual Meeting details to come.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In This Issue&#8230; Dates &amp; Deadlines Advocacy Resources NAR&#8217;s Economic Outlook Dates &amp; Deadlines Aug. 31: Last Call for Applications for the GAD Advisory Group If you have been thinking about applying, but have not done so yet, NOW is the time! Take your next step in leadership today and apply for the GAD Advisory Group. All applications must be received by August 31 to be considered. Apply today! Sept. 9: How the Land Use Initiative Lends \u2018Horsepower\u2019 to Advocacy Webinar NAR\u2019s Land Use Initiative (LUI) has enabled state and local REALTORS\u00ae associations to influence public policy for more than 20 years.\u00a0Hear the details on how to successfully use the program and an analysis of recent issue trends by NAR\u2019s consultant Robinson &amp; Cole.\u00a0Gain insight from an expert panel on two top issues analyzed \u2014 tenant protection and short-term rental measures \u2014 and how the analyses highlighted areas of concern leading to successful outcomes. Register for the event on Sept. 9 at 2:00 PM ET.\u00a0For more information, contact Holly Moskerintz at (202) 383-1157. Sept. 30: 2020 President\u2019s Circle Deadline All four President\u2019s Circle rounds have launched for 2020! The full $2,000 investment is due by September 30, 2020, but please encourage your members not to wait to complete their commitment in this important election year! View the current President\u2019s Circle Roster online. Contact rpac@nar.realtor for President\u2019s Circle questions. Oct. 15: RPAC Major Investor Recognition Deadline Make sure you and your members are recognized as RPAC Major Investors in time for the 2020 REALTORS\u00ae Conference &amp; Expo! RPAC investments must be submitted to the NAR Finance Office no later than Thursday, October 15, 2020 to meet this deadline. For more information, contact Jackie Zaporowski. Advocacy Resources GOTV Made Easy with the 2020 Election Toolkit With the click of a few buttons, download shareable graphics, videos, and messages to help your association Get Out the Vote for the 2020 Election. Have your members pledge to vote to get a special Facebook frame to show their REALTOR\u00ae Party pride. Use the hashtag #RealtorsVote so the #RealtorParty can share and like your posts. Don\u2019t forget to share the Election 2020 web address www.realtorparty.realtor\/vote2020 Neighborhood Stabilization Webinar Series Continues The Stabilizing and Revitalizing Neighborhoods in the COVID-19 Era webinar series continues in September with the final two sessions. This four-part series explores the roles of REALTORS\u00ae as partners with local government to prevent property vacancy and abandonment as communities develop strategies to navigate the aftermath of COVID-19. Review the full series description and register. Did you miss the first two webinars in the series? Visit realtorparty.realtor\/transforming to view the recordings. For more information, contact Wendy Penn. Support for Fair Housing Initiatives Leverage Fair Housing Grants for your association\u2019s fair housing initiatives featuring resources such as Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing. Need ideas for speakers on fair housing? Listen in to a recent Houston Association of REALTORS\u00ae event, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and bestselling author, Bill Dedman discussing &#8220;Testing the Divide&#8221; or contact Bryan Greene. For more information about Fair Housing grants, contact Hugh Morris at (202) 383-1278. 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