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

The NAR Washington Report - October 2023

Oct 25, 2023, 13:47 PM by Josh Veverka
The NAR Washington Report covers legislative and regulatory policy activities and is compiled by NAR's Advocacy Group policy staff and published here to give you access.

The NAR Washington Report covers legislative and regulatory policy activities and is compiled by NAR's Advocacy Group policy staff and published here to give you access. To receive this content via email, subscribe to the Edge Up with NAR newsletter

FinCEN Renews and Expands Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs)

October 25, 2023

By: Christie DeSanctis, Nia Duggins

GTOs impose reporting requirements on U.S. title companies to identify the natural persons behind companies used in non-financed purchased of residential real estate.

NAR Advocates for Worker Classification Clarity

October 25, 2023

By: Christie DeSanctis, Nia Duggins

NAR asked the Department of Labor for clarity and consistency around whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor.

Final Updated Community Reinvestment Act Rule Adopted

October 24, 2023

By: Ken Fears

The new rules include several changes that were championed by NAR as adopted in NAR’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Modernization policy. The new rules must be adopted by January 1st of 2026.

Administration Announces Updates for Access to Homeownership

October 16, 2023

The White House released a series of announcements aimed at expanding access to homeownership and helping homeowners struggling financially to remain in their homes. 

NAR and Partners Urge Fed to Address Long-term Issues in Mortgage Market

October 13, 2023

NAR joined industry partners in urging the NEC and Treasury along with the Fed and FHFA to address short-term issues that have led to unnecessarily high rates.

NAR and Partners Urge Fed to Stabilize MBS Markets

October 13, 2023

NAR joined industry partners in urging the Federal Reserve to take actions to provide more stability for the mortgage backed securities (MBS) market in order to ease upward pressure on long-term rates.

NAR Submits Letter to FHA on Policy Changes

October 12, 2023

By: Jeremy Green

NAR urges HUD and FHA to consider policy actions that would unlock a portion of inventory for buyers with FHA-insured loans.

NAR Comments on Proposed Lead Regulations

October 5, 2023

By: Russell Riggs

NAR has submitted comments on the EPA's proposed regulations to strengthen requirements for the removal of lead-based paint dust in homes and childcare facilities built before 1978.