NAR 2009 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Expo - Government Affairs Materials
The Midyear Meetings represent an important opportunity for REALTORS® to meet with their U.S. Senators and Representatives and communicate the issues critical to their businesses, communities and the consumers they represent.
Government Affairs/Community & Political Affairs Schedule> (PDF: 142K)
Overview of Committee Meetings, Forums & Events> (PDF: 409K)
Agendas>
Watch the Highlights from NAR's Real Estate Summit>
Talking Points
Real estate ownership and investment have historically been the drivers of a vibrant economy. Congress and REALTORS® must work together to restore that essential role.
Support the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® 2009 Legislative and Regulatory Goals:
- Move the Housing Market Forward and Safeguard Our Communities
- Health Care Coverage for the Self Employed and Small Businesses
- Preserve the Mortgage Interest Deduction
- Energy Efficiency in Homes and Buildings
- Stabilize and Provide Liquidity to Commercial Real Estate Markets
Download All Talking Points> (PDF: 176K)
Issue Summaries
Click on the links below to read/print our issues summaries.
- Appraisal Management Companies
- Appraisal Mortgage Fraud
- Bankruptcy
- Broadband Access
- Capital Gains
- Capital Gains - Carried Interests
- Energy Efficiency & Climate Change
- Estate Tax Reform
- FHA Programs
- Government-Sponsored Enterprises
- Home Buyer Tax Credit
- Home Valuation Code of Conduct
- Intellectual Property
- Mark-to-Market
- Mortgage Interest Deduction
- Mortgage Loan Limits
- Mortgage Reform
- Natural Disaster Policy
- Small Business Health Coverage
- Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility
- Transportation
Congressional District Reports, Board Locators, and Commercial Legislation Maps
NAR is currently offering several Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications for use within the Association and within the larger REALTOR® community.
