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Hear from industry experts, including Rob Hahn (Industry Relations) and Michael Wurzer (CEO, FlexFBS), Damian Eales (CEO, Realtor.com), Dan Troup (Broker Public Portal), Jessica Edgerton (CMLS CEO), Colin Mullane (NAR First Vice president), along with other MLS-related presentations and conversations! REGISTER HERE!
Columbus REALTORS®, Ohio REALTORS® Host NAR Conference in Columbus
- This week the Government Affairs teams from Columbus REALTORS® and Ohio REALTORS® hosted GADs (Government Affairs Directors) from across the county in Columbus, Ohio for the annual GAD conference.
- This conference offers GADs the opportunities to network, share ideas, and learn from local and national speakers on key issues related to housing & development, zoning & regulatory reform, political & RPAC engagement, and community development.
- A part of this conference is to hold a local fundraiser. This year, Homes for Families, was the chosen local non-profit. The GADs raised $21,160, which will provide resources for those facing homelessness in the region.
- NAR Coverage: NAR Advocacy Leaders Highlight Landmark Housing Win, Future Priorities at GAD Institute.
ARTICLE: Council President Shannon Hardin Explores How Columbus Could Loan Money to Housing Developers
- Columbus City Council Hardin is proposing a revolving loan fund to finance housing affordability projects.
- The Plan would use a portion of the $500 million in housing affordability bonds approved by Columbus voters last November.
- If Columbus were to set up a revolving loan fund, the city would have to set up a new entity to manage the fund or partner with an existing nonprofit like the Affordable Housing Trust or a governmental entity like the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority.
