Policy Positions

 Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation

 

Fairhaven delves into critical fair housing issues, including how to avoid steering when clients ask about neighborhoods and schools; best practices in fair housing marketing; tactics to interrupt implicit bias; and how to stand up for clients when they face discrimination. Throughout the course you’ll receive practical insights to apply to your business.

Topics Covered

  • Navigate challenging fair housing scenarios based on real stories
    • Learn best practices for frequently asked questions.
  • Override implicit bias to provide equal professional service
    • Learn how our unconscious brains can cause us to treat clients unfairly without our awareness.
  • Understand fair housing history and why it’s relevant today
    • Uncover hidden stories that have shaped our neighborhoods and drive present-day homeownership gaps.

Note: Best viewed on non-mobile device, Stable Internet Connection required.
Course Duration: approximately 2 hours, self-paced

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Fair Housing &
Inclusive Development


  • Expand anti-discrimination protections in housing access
  • Support enforcement mechanisms for equitable housing practices
  • Develop training programs for members on implicit bias and fair housing laws
  • Advocate for inclusive zoning policies that prevent housing discrimination

 

Affordable &
Middle Housing

  • Support zoning reforms enabling diverse housing types (co-living, accessory dwelling units)
  • Promote density bonus programs for affordable housing developments
  • Advocate for adaptive reuse of commercial properties into residential units
  • Support incentive programs for developers creating middle-income housing

Economic & Community Development

  • Champion well-funded public school and community college infrastructure
  • Support infrastructure investments that enhance property values
  • Advocate for economic development strategies attracting diverse employers
  • Promote transit-oriented development and connectivity initiatives
  • Support utilizing broad revenue streams to fund community needs adequately

REALTOR® &
Property Protection

  • Oppose restrictive regulations limiting property use and development
  • Protect homeowner tax exemptions and assessment fairness
  • Create a rapid response network for legislative threats to property ownership
  • Support initiatives that will keep safe and quality housing available to all
  • Protect and enhance private property rights

RRAR's Collaborative Approach

  • Build a coalition with local Chambers of Commerce
  • Partner with strategic organizations with similar goals
  • Engage with membership and area experts
  • Maintain a bipartisan, solutions-oreinted advocacy strategy
  

Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® is the leading voice and advocate for real estate in Wake & Harnett counties. Each and every day, our REALTOR® Members and staff are engaged on both the local and state level to represent more than 10,000 dedicated and committed real estate practitioners. RRAR is dedicated to the protection of private property rights and the innovation of creating a more well-rounded community.

 

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If you would like more information on the official Policy Positions from the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®, please reach out to Government Affairs Director Danielle Plourd.

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