National Association of Realtors® President Kenny Parcell issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s tenant-centered action plan: “Rents are rising, driven by inflation and exacerbated by the housing supply shortage. We encourage the Administration to look more...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began and stay-at-home orders were put into place, rental housing has been in the spotlight, with attention staying on even after residents returned to work due to new challenges from a housing supply shortage and rising inflation. The Biden Administration is...
Last summer, the City of Green began the process of updating its Exterior Property Maintenance Code. Many members of the public, including the Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS (ACAR), attended public hearings to share concerns about the language originally proposed. After many rounds of...
Annually, the REALTORS ® Political Action Committee (RPAC) trustees spend days upon days fundraising. However, the most important responsibility the trustees have is evaluating selected candidates in Cuyahoga, Portage, and Summit Counties to determine whether they (the candidates) are REALTOR ®...
On the Horizon: ACAR Government Affairs Update While it has certainly been a busy year with candidate interviews and various public policy challenges, ACAR’s advocacy efforts show no signs of slowing down as we head into to the 4th quarter of the year. Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming...
A recent decision in Pennsylvania emphasizes the opportunity to improve Section 8. In an unprecedented victory, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (the Court) struck down the City of Pittsburgh’s source of income ordinance in a unanimous decision. Much like similar fair housing laws in...
As housing availability and affordability issues continue to dominate conversations among leaders in Northeast Ohio, ACAR is seeing an increase in local governments taking up the issue of whether or not to amend zoning code to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). Last year, ACAR amended...
The following Op-Ed piece is jointly signed by leading Ohio-based organizations and groups, including Ohio REALTORS, Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association, Ohio Credit Union League, Ohio Bankers League, Ohio CDC Association, City of South Euclid, Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO...
Recently, ACAR submitted a letter to Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan encouraging the City to utilize some the funds received thanks to the American Rescue Plan to bolster homeownership. An excerpt of the letter is below. "In 2020, the Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS® (ACAR) commissioned...
The City of Cleveland Heights is considering changes to its zoning code that would alter its garage/enclosed parking requirements (Ordinance 70-2021). A public hearing was scheduled for September 30, 2021, but due to no quorum, it was rescheduled for November 1, 2021, at 6:00 pm. The City is...
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