Local – Make Your Voice Heard!
Calling on residents in the City of Hilliard:
- The City of Hilliard is conducting a Housing Study to understand the types of housing Hilliard needs and wants - and how to get them built.
- The study is one step towards implementing the goals and vision for the City of Hilliard as outlined in Hilliard’s 2023 Community Plan.
- There will be a public meeting at Hilliard City Hall (3800 Municipal Way, Hilliard, OH 43206) from 5-7; this is an open house style set up where residents can provide feedback.
- Staff will be in attendance.
State –
ICYMI: Ohio Political Landscape Takes Shape After Primary Election
- This year’s primary election was particularly notable because all five of Ohio’s statewide executive offices are open due to term limits:
- voters selected party nominees for Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer, all positions that will play a key role in shaping policy across the state in the years ahead.
- For REALTORS® and property owners, these elections carry real implications. State and federal policymakers influence issues such as property taxes, housing supply, and regulatory frameworks that directly impact the real estate industry.
National –
NAR Backs Labor Department Proposal to Clarify Independent Contractor Rules
- The National Association of REALTORS® is voicing strong support for a proposed federal rule that could bring greater clarity and consistency to how real estate professionals are classified.
- The proposal, released in February, outlines a revised approach under the Fair Labor Standards Act for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee.
- For agents who are REALTORS®, the outcome could shape how the profession operates for years to come, making clarity and consistency in classification rules all the more critical.
