About Realtor® Advocacy

Realtor Advocacy

About Realtor® Advocacy

Your Realtor® advocacy team ensures that our members’ voices are heard as decisions are made about the laws and regulations that shape our industry.

Through NV/RPAC, NVAR is able to advocate on the local level, ensuring that the interests of Northern Virginia Realtors® are known to lawmakers and representatives and that the magnitude of Realtor® impact on Northern Virginia's economy and communities is recognized. NVAR collaborates with Virginia Realtors® to advocate in Richmond, along with the National Association of Realtors®, located steps away from the United States Capitol.  

 Together, we also advocate on behalf of the consumers – representing the interests of homebuyers, sellers, and renters, and the commercial tenants who are directly impacted by changes in things like affordability, taxation, and ordinances. 

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Watch this video for a recap of the 2024 Realtor® Lobby Day in Richmond, VA!

About NV/RPAC

RPAC

The REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States since 1969. The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by REALTORS® are used to help elect candidates who understand and support their interests.

These are not members’ dues; this is money given freely by REALTORS® in recognition of the importance of the political process. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry. 

NV/RPAC results in meaningful local Realtor® advocacy wins such as the passing of Virginia Realtors® Health Insurance Legislation, Federal Homeowner and Rental Assistance Funding, and more.

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Latest Advocacy News: Town Hall Notes Blog

  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Dec 17, 2021, 09:48 AM by Josh Veverka
    Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy Issues and Headlines 1. 2022 Virginia conforming and FHA loan limits by county 2. Loudoun receives $17.5 million grant in support of county broadband initiative 3a. Arlington County, Amazon Partner to Preserve 1300+ Affordable Homes 3b. Virginia needs at least 200,000 more affordable rental units, report finds 4. NAR President Rouda Smith Testifies on Problems Utilizing VA Financing 5. Promoting Affordable Housing Near Transit Act Included in 2022 Defense Authorization Bill Passed by Senate
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Nov 19, 2021, 09:49 AM by Chris Barranco
    1. Arlington County Board Expands Ground Story Uses along Columbia Pike 2. Manassas zoning review to focus on affordable housing issues 3. Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2 Construction Reaches Major Milestone 4. Arlington County Is Studying ‘Missing Middle’ Housing. Here’s What That Means 5. NAR President Comments on FHA Report to Congress
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  • Accessory Dwelling Opportunities Across Northern Virginia – A Comparison

    Nov 17, 2021, 11:47 AM by User Not Found
    Increasing the supply of affordable housing is a challenge for localities across Northern Virginia and throughout the region.
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Nov 12, 2021, 11:15 AM by Josh Veverka
    1. Watch the Highlights from After Virginia Votes – sponsored by NVAR 2A. Infrastructure measure has $18 billion for Washington region transportation 2B. NAR Statement on the Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill 3. Fairfax Board of Supervisors Consider Expanding Real Estate Tax Relief Program 4. Fairfax County Residents Share Experiences with Flooding 5. Community Input Sought on Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process through Friday, Dec. 10
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Oct 29, 2021, 10:17 AM by Josh Veverka
    1. Major Housing Investment: Build Back Better framework Includes affordable housing, spares real estate investment from worst taxes 2. Cornerstones launches affordable housing projects in Loudoun, Fairfax 3. FAQ: National Flood Insurance Program Expires December 3, 2021 4. City of Alexandria Receives Urban Land Institute’s Housing Policy Leadership Award 5. Tysons Annual Report Moves to New Online Platform
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