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less than one month until irem's advocacy impact day + esg summit
we are just one month away from our 2024 advocacy impact day + esg summit in washington, d.c. on february 27-28. this first-of-its-kind conference will focus on environmental, social, and corporate governance (esg) education, where attendees will learn about the sustainability challenges facing the industry and how to advocate for the future of real estate.
register now to attend and make connections, gain exposure, and be part of something big.
advocacy impact day + esg summit webinar recording
planning to attend next month's event? listen to our recent webinar to learn:
- a brief background on why irem and the irem foundation are partnering on this new and exciting event
- how to identify and contact your member of congress (representatives and senators)
- suggestions on how to schedule your meetings in washington, d.c.
- preparation & do’s & don’ts
- follow-up
listen now
updates to irem’s public policy priorities
irem recently updated its public policy priorities for 2024. irem’s advocacy committee annually prepares public policy priorities. irem encourages our members and chapters to utilize the priorities as a guide in monitoring legislative and regulatory issues, and to assist in promoting active participation from members in state, local and federal legislative matters.
changes from the 2023 to the 2024 priorities include:
- removing real estate management licensing
learn more
contact irem government affairs to present at your next chapter meeting
are you interested in having the irem hq government affairs team present at your next chapter meeting? some of our past presentations addressed rent control, cannabis legislation, affordable housing, and section 8 vouchers.
contact our department to schedule a presentation on issues affecting the property management industry.
national news
new research finds rent control and other rent regulation laws hurt renters seeking housing opportunity and affordability, and disproportionally benefit higher income renters
rent control
cbs new york investigates: housing voucher discrimination in new york city
housing vouchers
what is affordable housing?
affordable housing
gen z americans want rent payments included in their credit scores. zillow is responding.
credit scores