Federal Issues
Federal Trade Commission Bans Non-Compete Agreements, Includes...
April 30, 2024
Federal Trade Commission Bans Non-Compete Agreements, Includes Independent Contractors in...
Federal Issues
US Supreme Court Votes Unanimously to Support Private Property Rights
April 30, 2024
In April, property owners won two decisive victories at the Supreme Court in support of property...
Federal Issues
State Issues
State Budget Includes Additional Funding for Georgia’s Transportation...
April 30, 2024
State Budget Includes Additional Funding for Georgia’s Transportation Infrastructure Bank
State Issues
REALTORS® Champion Legislative Changes
April 30, 2024
The 2024 Georgia General Assembly has ended after three months of fast-paced lawmaking.
Association News
ARA Members Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame
April 30, 2024
During the NAR annual REALTOR® Legislative Meetings scheduled to kick off this coming Sunday, May...
Market Briefs
GRBOR Market Brief: March 2024
April 10, 2024
The Georgia Rome Board of REALTORS® provides the monthly Market Update using data compiled by...
State Issues
HB 1017 Passes Georgia Senate
March 27, 2024
A news outlet recently rated Atlanta as the #1 city for squatters, but this problem is not...
Local Issues
The Atlanta REALTORS® Political Action Committee Recognizes Major...
March 22, 2024
This year, the annual RPAC Champions luncheon was moved from August to March to recognize the...
Local Issues
State Of The County Address Scheduled For March 28
March 22, 2024
The State of the County address will be presented by the County Commission Chairman Alfred John.
Local Issues
3 Forsyth County Commission Seats Will Be On The 2024 Ballot
March 22, 2024
The Forsyth County Commission has 3 seats up this year, districts 2, 4, and 5.
Local Issues
Forsyth County Board Of Education Announces Superintendent Finalist
March 22, 2024
Mr. James Mitchell “Mitch” Young as the next Superintendent of Schools.
Federal Issues
FinCEN proposes Additional Reporting and Record Keeping Regulations...
March 22, 2024
The purpose of the rule is to address money laundering, and illicit financial crimes involving...
Federal Issues
White House Announces Plan to Create More Affordable Housing
March 22, 2024
Plan aims to create more affordable homes and increasing transparency in rental housing
State Issues
Suspension of the Data Center Tax Credit Heads to Governor Kemp
March 22, 2024
HB 1192 would suspend the issuance of any new sales and use tax certificates of exemption for data...
State Issues
Proposed 2025 Budget Is 11.3% Higher Than 2024 Original Budget
March 22, 2024
The House version of the budget includes funding for several initiatives to support housing and...
State Issues
State Considers Cap On Assessed Value Of Homesteaded Property
March 22, 2024
If the bill passes, it would require a state constitutional amendment approved by the voters of...
Local Issues
ACBR Celebrates RPAC Fundraiser With Governor Brian Kemp And First...
March 22, 2024
The event featured Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, providing attendees with a...
Local Issues
Planning Department Begins 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
March 22, 2024
This framework will help guide city residents and staff in designing a future Atlanta with greater...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: January 2024
February 26, 2024
Atlanta REALTORS® Association Releases January 2024 Statistics on Housing Market
More Legislative News
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...