Wes Shaw

Wes Shaw serves as the National Association of REALTORS®’ media manager of advocacy issues. In the role, he works with NAR’s policy staff to advance NAR’s regulatory and legislative priorities.

Content by Wes Shaw

Congress is considering legislation to make it easier to complete transactions electronically in the current environment.

March 24, 2020

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The House passes legislation including reauthorization of major insurance programs and tax incentives.

December 17, 2019

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The high-level meeting focused on the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as mortgage rules.

November 26, 2019

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Association and administration officials meet to mull proposals for eliminating affordability constraints on first-time home buyers.

November 4, 2019

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To ensure your community’s participation, tell clients why they shouldn’t fear for the security of their personal information when responding to the 2020 census.

October 28, 2019

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Your participation is necessary for determining funding for local schools, hospitals, housing programs, and much more.

October 1, 2019

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Participation is essential not only for congressional seating but for understanding the resources communities need around the country.

September 23, 2019

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The association seeks regulations that are less restrictive on real estate development after the Trump administration strikes down Waters of the U.S.

September 12, 2019

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Abstract medical backdrop with stethoscope and heart trace

The association says it’s committed to supporting the Department of Labor's efforts to fendsoff legal challenges to its association health plan rule.

August 16, 2019

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Environmentalists argue that a mandate for sellers to provide more specific information about their properties’ flood histories would help potential buyers make smarter choices about risk mitigation. But data doesn’t support that assertion.

June 7, 2019

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NAR President John Smaby presenting award

This week marks the 75th anniversary of the GI Bill, which created the VA home loan program—an avenue bringing military business your way.

June 6, 2019

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Lawmakers approve a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program just hours before it was set to expire Thursday.

May 31, 2019

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NAR members and leaders say the Trump administration should help the Department of Labor expand association health plans to more states.

May 9, 2019

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REALTOR® JoAnne Poole testifies on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

JoAnne Poole, vice chair of the REALTORS® Multicultural Real Estate Leadership Advisory Group, urges Congress to focus on policies that tear down the “persistent barriers that minorities continue to face” in homeownership.

May 8, 2019

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Realtor Magazine

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Content by Wes Shaw

NAR Urges Swift Passage of Remote Notarization Bill

Real Estate Wins in Government Spending Bills

NAR, Industry Groups Talk Housing Reform With HUD

NAR, White House Brainstorm Affordability Solutions

Assuage Privacy Concerns to Boost Census Awareness

2020 Census Means Everything to Your Community

Why the 2020 Census Matters to You

NAR: Repeal of Clean Water Rule Should Spur Homebuilding

NAR, Labor Officials Meet to Pave Path for Future of AHPs

Do Specific Flood Disclosures Make Buyers More Prepared?

75 Years of VA Home Loans: ‘We Can Enjoy the American Dream’

Flood Insurance Gets 11th Hour Hail Mary

REALTORS® Tell White House to Support AHPs

REALTOR®: We Must Strengthen Commitment to Housing Equality

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