DMAR Brief: REALTORS® Legislative Meetings

May 16, 2016

More than 8,500 REALTORS® from across the nation met last week with legislators, regulators, and industry leaders at the annual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. The event focused on the advancement of issues critical to the real estate industry, communities, and homeowners.

Conference attendees heard from industry and political thought leaders, including Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, who shared valuable insights into student loan debt, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), shared perspectives on housing finance; political pollsters Peter Hart and Bill McInturff, offered insights into the mood of the country and its impact on the 2016 presidential and congressional campaigns; Wells Fargo economist Mark Vitner discussed financial and commercial real estate markets, and NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared real estate updates and forecasts.

DMAR Chairwoman of the Board, Laura Ruch, and Scott Grossman, Chair-elect, attended the meetings in D.C. and represented your interests in protecting the real estate industry and homeownership rights. They met directly with members of Congress and their staff to discuss the legislative and regulatory environment and its effect on the industry. In the short videos below, Laura and Scott shared their thoughts on their meetings with Senator Cory Gardner and Senator Michael Bennet.