Month: May 2025
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Accepting Nominations: 2025 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR!
Accepting Idaho REALTORS® REALTOR® of the Year 2025 Nominations!
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May Webinar Recording | Advocacy Webinar with Congressman Russ Fulcher
In this Idaho REALTORS® Wednesday Webinar, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher from Idaho’s First Congressional District joined us for an informative discussion on recent federal legislative developments impacting Idaho and the real estate industry. Congressman Fulcher highlighted specific legislative achievements that he spearheaded, including the “No Tax on Overtime Pay” bill, geothermal energy expansion on federal lands, easing of electric vehicle mandates, and streamlined regulations for logging and mining. He also emphasized the critical role of REALTOR® advocacy, encouraging active engagement from members to effectively influence policy at the federal level. He also shared reflections about his transition from Idaho’s state legislature to Congress, the challenges and rewards of public service, and the importance of constituent services.
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ADVOCACY UPDATE: LAVA HOT SPRINGS
Photo Courtesy of Edgar Zuniga Jr. via Flickr Major Victory for Private Property Rights in Idaho We are excited to announce that Idaho REALTORS® has secured a unanimous and landmark victory at the Idaho Supreme Court, overturning a restrictive short-term rental ordinance in Lava Hot Springs. This legal decision significantly reinforces the protection of private property rights, benefiting property owners throughout Idaho. In 2022, Idaho REALTORS® took action by filing a lawsuit challenging Lava Hot Springs’ ordinance, which restricted non-owner-occupied short-term rentals to commercial zones, effectively banning them from residential neighborhoods. Our stance was clear: this policy violated state law designed specifically to prevent such prohibitions and uphold private property rights. Yesterday, the Idaho Supreme Court unanimously supported our position, invalidating the city’s ordinance. This ruling explicitly affirmed that prohibitive…
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EARLY BIRD SALE: 2025 Convention in Coeur d’Alene
Early Bird registration is now open for the 2025 Idaho REALTORS® Convention, taking place September 29–October 3 at the stunning Coeur d’Alene Resort. This is your chance to secure an all-access pass to Idaho’s premier real estate event at the lowest available price for 2025. The Early Bird rate is available for a limited time. After that, prices will increase—so don’t wait to lock in your spot. Your full registration includes access to a packed week of continuing education, networking receptions, industry updates, and signature events like the Keynote Presentation, Opening Reception, Awards Luncheon, and RPAC Auction. Inaugural dinner reservations will be managed separately, so please stay tuned for more information. Register for Convention HERE Major 2025 Convention Events: September 29th Past Presidents Meeting and Reception WCR Reception September 30th…
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