Potential Trump grants freeze undermines the American dream
Opinion
The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jan 31
Under-the-radar NAR nonprofit may have hidden GOP agenda
A new report from 'The New York Times' examines NAR's American Property Owners Alliance, a nonprofit ostensibly dedicated to property rights, which has given heavily to Republican causes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 9
Real Talk: We can no longer ignore RPAC's ethics problems
Opinion
Trump's newly appointed VP candidate introduced a bill in June that highlights the need to review RPAC's ethics policies for candidates receiving funds, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jul 22
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance launches anti-LGBTQ bill tracker
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance launched an anti-LGBTQ bill tracker on Thursday as part of the Alliance's plan to make NAR and its lobbying arm, RPAC, stop funding anti-LGBTQ legislators
by Marian McPherson Mar 14
Leigh Brown is running for Congress — again
The former NAR vice president of advocacy also ran in 2019, and at that time, she sued the FEC for ordering her to stop running business ads in advance of that year's primary
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
Majority of Realtor associations tap late fees to boost bottom line: NAR
Most local associations maintain fewer than 2 years of reserves and draw on late fees as the most common source of non-dues revenue, according to NAR's inaugural Association Profile
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 25
Should RPAC support candidates who violate the code of ethics?
Opinion
In today's political climate, Realtors need to ask questions about why candidates are selected for funding, as many of them have a personal agenda that does not reflect the values of NAR
by Rachael Hite Jun 23
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance blasts NAR for supporting Anti-LGBTQ candidates
In a 3-page letter on Wednesday the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance called out the Realtor Political Action Committee for supporting anti-LGBTQ candidates as NAR lobbies for LGBTQ rights
by Marian McPherson Jun 30
Whistleblower alleges Realtor group 'extorted' agents for political gain
A lawsuit filed in San Diego County details how the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors allegedly tried to get its 20,000 members to contribute to NAR's political action committee
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 18
Freshly licensed? 10 tips for getting the most out of your career
Money, satisfaction, enjoyment — here’s how to have a more gratifying career
by Christy Murdock Jul 7
NAR elects new leaders, approves budget as midyear meeting wraps
The National Association of Realtors' board of directors held its biannual meeting Friday on the last day of the trade group's midyear conference, the Realtors Legislative Meetings
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
NAR's lobbying playbook: 'Make friends before you need them'
During a panel about lobbying at the Realtors Legislative Meetings, the trade group explained that building a relationship with a congressperson or senator is like building a relationship with a friend — it takes time and is not a one-way street
In reversal, NAR pauses federal political donations in wake of Capitol attack
Members call for changes to the Realtors Political Action Committee after lawmakers voted against certifying results of presidential election
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 19
NAR's midyear conference goes virtual for a second time
The Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo will be held online May 3-14. Some fear that an earlier event to be held in person in April will be a COVID-19 'super spreader'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 18
Zillow will withhold support for all 'sedition caucus' lawmakers
The company didn't donate to any of the election objectors during the previous election cycle but officially vowed to withhold any support moving forward
by Patrick Kearns Jan 13