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Government Affairs May 06, 2026

2026 Legislative Day Update by Tim Shaw

Thousands or REALTORS® gathered in Sacramento from April 27th to May 1st for the annual California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) conference in the state's capitol. In conjunction with the conference is a special "Legislative Day", where our members lea


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Government Affairs Feb 25, 2026

The State of Real Estate

President Trump’s recent State of the Union address to Congress reflected a sharply divided political climate, with few areas of clear bipartisan consensus on the nation’s most pressing challenges. From immigration and border security to foreign policy an...

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Government Affairs Feb 10, 2026

GAD Report: C.A.R. Winter Meetings

At the recent C.A.R. Winter Meetings, PWR joined REALTOR® associations from across the state in celebrating a major legislative victory: the defeat of AB 1157 in committee. This bill would have significantly expanded California’s statewide rent control po...

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Government Affairs Aug 25, 2025

Indoor Heat Ordinance Passes to Keep Renters Cool

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed a new ordinance aimed at helping renters in unincorporated areas stay cool during extreme heat. The board approved a measure that mandates landlords maintain indoor temperatures at or below 82°F....

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Government Affairs Jul 09, 2025

Budget Reconciliation Bill Signed into Law

On July 4th, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget reconciliation package that includes a wide-ranging tax reform plan. Among the most closely watched provisions is a revision to the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction ...

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Government Affairs Jun 18, 2025

PWR Meets with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Housing Availability and Increased Access to Homeownership

During the 2025 National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, members of the Pacific West Association of REALTORS® (PWR) met with members of Congress in Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies that will increase housing supply and improve acc...

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Government Affairs Jun 13, 2025

A WIN for PWR: SCAQMD Rule 1111 and 1121

PWR joined with other business groups to oppose additional costs to housing, and our advocacy efforts succeeded!...

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Government Affairs May 08, 2025

PWR Announces Victories in Sacramento

The California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) recently had their annual meeting in Sacramento. C.A.R. gathers at the end of April/early May to discuss housing legislation with our state legislators. Our convention this year was remarkably successful, with big victories we can share....

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Government Affairs Mar 24, 2025

Why The U.S. Housing Market Is Short By Nearly Four Million Homes

National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is committed to legislative priorities in 2025 that address the factors leading to the housing supply falling short by 3.8 million homes in 2024, and which would require more than 7.5 years for builders to catch up ...

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Government Affairs Feb 05, 2025

California Department of Insurance and State Legislators Introduce Proposals For Wildfire Mitigation and Recovery Efforts

The California Department of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has joined together with various state legislators to advance a comprehensive legislative package of ten distinct bills aimed at protecting wildfire survivors and improving preparedness for ...

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Government Affairs Jan 25, 2025

South Coast Air Quality Management District Proposes Onerous Regulations

The SCAQMD is considering two rules that would have a significant impact on up to seventeen million homeowners, renters and businesses...

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Government Affairs Jan 25, 2025

Realtor® Party – Get Involved And Learn More!

The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment....

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Government Affairs Jan 23, 2025

Get To Know The Cities Where You Live And Work

It is every agent’s responsibility to know the laws in the cities they work in....

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Government Affairs Dec 04, 2024

Get to Know Tim Shaw, PWR's Government Affairs Director

If you've ever questioned what role does our government affairs department play in the real estate industry and your membership, we sat down with PWR Government Affairs Director Tim Shaw and asked him what will...

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Government Affairs Dec 03, 2024

New Laws for 2025: Facts & Resources

The governor signed over sixty (60) housing related bills into law, and more specifically twenty-three (23) bills are real estate related, most of which will become effective January 1, 2025...

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