Legislative & Advocacy

Public-Private Investment Program Losing Steam
Buyers and sellers not enthusiastic about the PPIP. Big and small banks have fears. Read more > (PDF:161KB)

NAR Hosts 18 Groups to Address Industry Challenges
NAR President Charles McMillian and RCA Chair Bob Toothaker met with commercial real estate industry leaders last week to discuss a holistic approach to the current commercial credit market crisis. Read more >

NAR Impacts H.R. Bill 2998
The American Clean Energy & Security Act passed the House with several provisions that NAR advocated. Read the full NAR report and the Myths and Facts sheet. Read more > (PDF:140KB)

Commercial at Midyear Recap
A summary of key events and commercial activities at the recent Midyear meetings. Read more > (PDF: 263KB)

Commercial Leg/Reg Subcomittee Update
Read the latest eNewsletter to find out how NAR is advocating for you. Read more >

Commercial Leg/Reg Update
The latest issue of the eNewsletter includes updates on what the Commercial Legislative/Regulatory Subcommittee has been working on. Read the newsletter > (PDF: 111KB)

NAR Signs On to Letter Sent to House Financial Services Committee
With an upcoming subcommittee hearing on mark-to-market accounting, NAR joined 31 organizations in expressing concerns for the need to correct the unintended consequences of mark-to-market accounting. Read the letter > (PDF: 9KB)

Advocating for the $6 Trillion Commercial Real Estate Industry
Learn from Robert Toothaker, CPM, Sr. Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis, and RCA's 2009 Committee Chair, how NAR and RCA are working to have member interests presented to policy makers working on the Stimulus Package in Washington, D.C. Watch video > (run time 5:15)

Stimulus Support for Commercial Real Estate
In the $787 billion stimulus package, officially titled the, "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act," commercial real estate is supported through provisions that focus on green building and energy efficiency, as well as business tax incentives. The bill provides significant funds for state energy programs, which could be used to support commercial property owners' investment in energy efficiency upgrades and commercial property owners seeking to invest in alternative energy systems.
Read Executive Summary > (PDF: 42KB)

TALF to Encourage Commercial Real Estate Investment
Read how NAR is advocating for opening of commercial real estate credit markets. Read more >

NAR Economic Stimulus Workgroup Presents Commercial Plan
NAR President Charles McMillan appointed several members, including a representative from each commercial affiliate, to a new workgroup tasked with addressing commercial economic stimulus proposals for the incoming Obama administration. View the group's report > (PDF: 21K)