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Recording of IREM®/NARPM® Virtual Town Hall
IREM and National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) teamed up to host a free Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, May 13 featuring Congressman Tracey Mann (R-KS), a CCIM member and co-founder of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus.
This interactive event offered members a unique opportunity to engage directly with a federal policymaker who is shaping legislation that impacts the real estate management industry and the communities you serve.
Watch the recording.
Congressional Briefing & Hill visits for members
IREM will be in Washington, D.C. on September 23 for its annual Congressional Briefing, convening IREM subject matter experts to engage directly with legislative staff on key advocacy priorities. The briefing offers a formal forum for policymakers to hear informed perspectives on issues affecting the real estate management industry.
Members are encouraged to schedule and participate in meetings with their respective legislators on Capitol Hill. These engagements provide an opportunity to convey practical, industry-based insights and further advance IREM’s policy priorities. The annual meetings also reinforce IREM’s leadership and effectiveness in shaping federal policy.
If you have any questions, please contact Ted Thurn, Senior Director of Government Affairs at tthurn@irem.org.
Key takeaways from IREM’s AHAC dialogue with HUD
The IREM Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC) recently met with leaders from HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing and Public and Indian Housing (PIH) to discuss operational challenges, regulatory timelines, and opportunities to reduce administrative burden across HUD programs.
Learn more.
IREM heads to Washington for NAR’s REALTORS® Legislative Meetings
IREM representatives will be in Washington, D.C. soon for the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings (RLM), NAR’s annual advocacy gathering that brings real estate professionals together to help shape policy and advance industry priorities.
During the visit, IREM’s Leadership Team will meet with congressional offices to discuss issues affecting the property management industry and bring forward the practical perspective of members working in the field every day.
By participating in RLM and Capitol Hill meetings, IREM continues to raise the visibility of the profession and strengthen its partnership with NAR in support of shared advocacy goals.
View meeting details.
Recent Coalition letters
IREM, in collaboration with several other real estate organizations, have signed multiple coalition letters addressing key industry initiatives, including:
View IREM’s coalition letters.
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