rpac: Legislative Update in Illinois - 04/22/12 02:19 AM


Every spring one of my favorite things to do as a Realtor is to participate in the Illinois Association of Realtors Capitol Conference held at the State Capitol in Springfield.  A year and a half ago I was honored to be asked to be the key contact for the Republican Minority Leader Christine Radogno.  Whenever a pressing issue hits the senate floor, IAR asks key contacts around the state to speak with their legislators and help them understand the pros and cons of the legislation that they are about to vote on and how it affects real estate professionals … (3 comments)

rpac: RPAC Donations Shouldn't Be Mandatory - 03/23/11 02:37 PM

Now before I start with my humbled opinion, I must disclose that what I’m about to say is of my sole opinion and not that of the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors. In today’s edition of Inman News it is reported the National Association of Realtors is contemplating a dues increase of $40 in 2012 and 2013 with the intent of raising $80 million for political advocacy.I donate what I can to RPAC because I have seen first hand the benefits it brings to real estate legislation on the national, state and local levels.  I am also involved with my local … (6 comments)

rpac: My Roller Coaster Day - 01/26/11 10:31 AM
 
 
Today I rode the roller coaster of good and bad news in my Real Estate world.  I started the day off by sitting with Lynn Madison of Lynn Madison Seminars, while sh received the Illinois Association Realtor of the Year Award and the look on her face was priceless.  Lynn sits with me on the BoD for the Mainstreet Organization and I'm trully blessed to listen to her expertise.  
At the RPAC Recognition Lunch I had the pleasure of sitting with my friend, and Immediate Past President of Mainstreet, Mike Drews.  Mike was awarded The IAR's Politcal Involvement … (5 comments)

rpac: Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures - 01/25/11 02:36 PM
It is 10:15 Active Rain time and I'm still at the IAR RPAC auction and I can't get my laptop to play nice. I have come so far this month on the 31 day challenge. I'm attending Public Policy meetings for the next two days without a real good chance to post. I'm using my Droid phone to post this while the live auction is going on. I feel like I'm riding a Big Wheel. Hope I don't need to ride this bike tomorrow. Good night! … (7 comments)