Top Reasons to Support RPAC

Direct access to the legislative process.
A bipartisan effort of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and Florida REALTORS (FR) through RPAC has provided us with a voice clearly heard on both Democrat and Republican sides of any issue. We are recognized as one of the strongest grassroots organizations in the U.S. and in Florida.

The REALTOR Party is not a single-issue interest group. It represents all issues affecting residential and commercial property owners, individual private property rights and property management concerns.

Property tax reduction.
FR and DBAAR have consistently fought for property tax relief in Florida and in our local area. Whether it be defeating a statewide transfer tax or protecting the property tax rollback relief for all Volusia homeowners, your association, through RPAC remains a major force in this ongoing debate.

Private property rights.
FR, along with a statewide coalition of business, industry and agricultural organizations, initiated the introduction of HB 533. This legislation requires state and local governmental agencies to formally assess the merits of a taking's action before moving forward with the taking of someone's private property.

Land use issues.
FR has worked to ensure that the rights of private property owners are protected in legislation and administrative rules in areas such as wetlands, abandoned industrial sites, high risk erosion areas and the rights of private property owners.

Transfer taxes.
FR and DBAAR have consistently opposed any legislative measure proposed by state and local governments to raise property transfer taxes as a source of revenue.

Impact fees.
FR has been successful in defeating legislative efforts across the state for the establishment of impact taxes.

Growth limitation policies.
FR has successfully opposed legislation that would have created moratoriums and other prohibitions against development.

License law changes.
FR has been a major force in clarifying a number of license law issues.

FHA.
NAR and FR prevented the reduction and elimination of the Federal Housing Administration.

Capital gains tax reduction.
FR and NAR are consistently seeking a reduction in the capital gains tax that was taken away in the 1986 Tax Reform Act.

Mortgage Interest Deduction.
FR, NAR and DBAAR successfully fought efforts which would have eliminated or placed limitations on the Mortgage Interest Deduction.

Your Voice.... Your Investment.
The REALTORS Political Action Committee is your best investment in real estate. In today's political arena, you need strength in numbers. By joining thousands of other REALTORS, you make a real impact with those who count - local, state and federal policy makers.