Several years ago, NAR launched a program to assist state associations in fighting private transfer fees. Today, 37 states ban them. Last month, NAR’s pressure at the federal level paid off as the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a rule prohibiting the fees on mortgages handled by Fannie Mae,…...
Transfer Tax Victory in Louisiana
Louisiana REALTORS® joined with NAR political advocacy resources in a year-long campaign to win a permanent statewide ban on transfer taxes. In November 2011, the REALTOR® -supported measure won approval by 81 percent of the voters, making Louisiana the fourth state to amend its constitution prohibiting transfer taxes. Funding and…...
SouthEast Valley (AZ) Association Uses Poll to Change Policy/Raise RPAC Investments
The SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS® (SEVRAR) in Mesa, AZ used NAR‘s polling services to gather voter opinion on growth issues in four Arizona cities – Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe. The association brought the polling information to civic leaders who could not have funded such a poll themselves.…...
New York Caps Property Taxes
The New York State Association used NAR issues mobilization funds and resources to launch a successful campaign that put a statewide cap on real estate property taxes. My REALTOR® Party resources, along with aggressive involvement by REALTORS® throughout the state, helped to get the legislation passed and signed by the…...
A Sales Tax Increase to Help Little Rock
The Little Rock Association joined the local mayor’s initiative last summer to increase the city-wide sales tax from the lowest in the state (from .5 cent to a 1.5 cent sales tax). They utilized Issues Mobilization dollars to help fund the initiative. In addition, they raised $15,000 more by forming…...