Local Issues
Atlanta Officials Give REALTORS® Tree Ordinance Update
June 13, 2019
At a joint meeting of both the residential and commercial REALTORS'® Governmental Affairs...
Press
NAR Defends AHP Rule
June 13, 2019
The National Association of REALTORS® filed an amicus brief in defense of the Department of...
Local Issues
REALTORS® Call for Action!
April 22, 2019
Please let our Representatives know that Georgia REALTORS® support House Bill 302!
Local Issues
Governmental Affairs Committee Gets Visit From Transportation...
December 21, 2018
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (The ATL) official, Scott Haggard, recently visited a joint...
Local Issues
Brookhaven Adds Inclusionary Zoning Code and Bans Short Term Rentals
November 30, 2018
After more than a year of discussions, the City of Brookhaven voted on a new zoning ordinance for...
Local Issues
Former Mayor Sam Massell Speaks at RPAC Major Investor Luncheon
September 13, 2018
RPAC Major Investors were treated to a luncheon featuring former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell.
Local Issues
Atlanta's Floodplain Restrictions
July 27, 2018
The City of Atlanta's Floodplain Administrator is working to notify the real estate community...
Local Issues
REALTORS® Make NAR RPAC Hall of Fame
April 9, 2018
Congratulations to Tim Hur, Maura Neill and Jenny Pruitt for being inducted into the latest class...
Local Issues
Atlanta Passes Electric Vehicle Readiness Ordinance
December 12, 2017
The City of Atlanta has passed an ordinance that will require new residential and commercial...
Local Issues
Atlanta Building Permit Change Approved
July 7, 2017
The Atlanta City Council approved an amendment to its building code allowing general repair work...
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Federal Issues
The NAR Settlement: How Does It Affect You?
July 5, 2024
The NAR Settlement: How Does It Affect You?
Federal Issues
Veterans Affairs Signals Temporary Suspension of Buyer...
May 23, 2024
Official says the department will temporarily allow VA buyers to directly compensate their agent.
Federal Issues
The US Supreme Court Upholds Private Property Rights
June 12, 2023
The US Supreme Court Upholds Private Property Rights
State Issues
Georgia REALTORS® Monitor Commercial Financing Legislations
March 16, 2023
The GAR State and Local Government Committee is looking for feedback from our members on this...