Calls for Action & Key Issues

Congressman Dave’s Weekly Wrap

OAR

The primary responsibility of OAR’s Public Policy Group is to preserve, protect and improve upon the working environment within which our members operate. The Group also strives to protect the constitutional property rights of Ohio’s five million property owners.

Learn more about OAR’s key services and local issues by visiting their website.

NAR

NAR advocates on behalf of REALTORS® to foster a sound and dynamic U.S. real estate market that creates vibrant communities in which to live and work.

NAR Calls for Action

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NAR Federal Issues Tracker

Find information on the issues, NAR’s position, and how they affect REALTORS®, home buyers, and private property owners via the Federal Issues Tracker or navigate to specific topics:

Commercial Finance Issues

Basel Capital Standards for Banks and Thrifts
Commercial Real Estate Lending
Drones
Lease Accounting
Mark-to-Market
Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits (REMIC)
SBA Loans
Tenants in Common
Terrorism Insurance

Environmental and Property Rights Issues

Clean Water Act
Endangered Species Act
Eminent Domain and Private Property Rights
Energy Efficiency and Climate Change
Lead Paint
National Flood Insurance Program
Natural Disaster Policy

Fair Housing

Accessibility
Fair Housing Act
Disparate Impact

Federal Housing Issues

Condominiums
FHA Programs (Federal Housing Administration) (includes loan limits)
Homeownership Education and Counseling
Multifamily Housing Development & Insurance
Rural Housing Programs
Section 8 Voucher Reform
Valuation Issues Update
Veterans Affairs

Federal Tax Issues

Capital Gains
Capital Gains—Carried Interests
Capital Gains Exclusion on Sale of Principal Residence
Depreciation—General
Estate Tax Reform
Independent Contractor
Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange
Mortgage Debt Cancellation Relief
Mortgage Interest Deduction
Tax Reform 

Financial and Credit Issues

Affiliated Business 3% Cap on Fees and Points
Basel Capital Standards for Banks and Thrifts
Condominium Approvals
Credit Policy
Government-Sponsored Enterprises
Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies
Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing
Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) Rule
Mortgage Loan Limits
Qualified Mortgage (QM)
Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) and Risk Retention
SBA Loans
Seller Financing
Short Sales

Foreclosures

Foreclosures

Immigration Issues

Visa—Investors
Visa—Tourism and Retirement
Visa—Seasonal Workers

Insurance Issues

Health Care Reform
National Flood Insurance Program
Terrorism Insurance
Tort Reform—Class Action

Real Estate Transaction Procedures and Fees

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
RESPA-TILA Harmonization
Real Estate Transfer Tax

Right of Ownership

Eminent Domain and Private Property Rights

Technology Issues

Broadband Access
Data Privacy and Security
FCC Do Not Fax Rule
Net Neutrality
Patent Litigation Reform
Telemarketing/Cold-calling
Spam Email
Copyright/Trademark

Transportation Issues

Transportation Reauthorization Funding