Director's Notes
2020 WeSERV GAD – Year in Review
It’s just a few days before Thanksgiving and seems like a good time to review 2020 in Government Affairs. It has been a busy and varied year, no doubt about that, but amid the confusion […]
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Corona Virus
NAR Announces 2020 Mid-Year Legislative Meetings Will be Virtual Only
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced today there will be no in-person meetings May 11-16. Instead, the meetings and committees will meet virtually. The virtual meetings will include committee meetings, key sessions, elections and […]
Director's Notes
Apply to be on a NAR Committee! 2021 Committee Applications Open to May 1, 2020
I encourage you to think about how you can impact and influence your peers and associates through the National Association of REALTORS® One way is to bring your experience, thoughts and input to a committee […]
City News
Your Help is Needed – Luke Air Force Base Targeted Growth Management Plan
The Luke Air Force Base Targeted Growth Management Plan is being conducted by MAG, the Maricopa Association of Governments. The purpose is to twofold: Enforce the idea that the West Valley communities support Luke Air […]
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Update on NAR Lawsuits
As most members know by now NAR had three lawsuits filed against them in the past year in regards to the MLS, broker compensation and anti-trust violations. One of the suits was quickly dismissed by […]
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The Declaration of Independence
July 4th is a celebration for the United States and for good reason. A new nation was declared, based on philosophical principles, with grievances announced for the world to witness. New nations are formed in […]
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NAR’s Investment in Propy.com
On June 10th 2019, NAR announced its investment in Propy.com. I thought now would be a good time to review Blockchain Technology, NAR’s investment announcement and the resources you can access to update your knowledge […]
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75th Anniversary of D-Day – the Allied Invasion of Normandy
June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, was a turning point in World War II. 150,000 soldiers invaded a 50-mile stretch of French coastline by air and sea. The Allied troops were tasked with securing […]
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Flags In Day – Arlington National Cemetery
Flags In Day is today, the Thursday before Memorial Day. Today, the Old Guard (3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment) will place flags at the headstone of each soldier buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The Old Guard […]
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NAR Mid Year Legislative Conference – Update May 15, 2019
This week I am here at the National Association of REALTORS® Mid-Year Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. Also here are several WeMAR members, members of WCR, AAR staff and leadership and NAR staff and leadership. […]