By Asher Schiavone, Government Affairs Director, Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
GLVR Government Affairs Director Asher Schiavone breaks down the key legislative actions and advocacy efforts from the first half of 2025, highlighting how GLVR is protecting your business and advancing the real estate industry at the local, state, and national levels.
Over the past six months, staff and leadership with the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® has been actively advocating on behalf of REALTORS®, homeowners, renters, and the broader real estate industry. From the State Capitol in Harrisburg to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and right here at local council meetings, we’ve been engaged at every level of government to protect and advance the issues that matter most.
Below is a recap of our advocacy efforts from the first half of the year.
If you’d like to learn more about GLVR’s government affairs work, our Government Affairs Director, Asher Schiavone, would be happy to connect with you: Asher@GLVR.org or (484) 821-0512
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Local
- Morning Call Op-Ed: Your View: Allentown tax vote slanted by confusing language, lack of information
- Get the Lead Out! But at What Cost to Homeowners?
- WFMZ Business Matters: Renting, Buying and the State of the Market (Video)
- Salisbury Township Requiring Sewer Lateral Inspections, Repairs
- Easton Tables “Mandatory” Landlord Training Program, Passes “Voluntary” Program
State
- PAR’s Priority State Legislation & Tracking
- GLVR Members Head to Harrsiburg for the Annual Realtors Day on the Hill
Federal
- “The Washington Report” – Digest of NAR’s efforts to advocate for Federal legislation and policy
- NAR’s Legislative Priorities
- House Passes Tax Reform Package (One Big Beautiful Bill) with Key Wins for Real Estate
- Pushing for Housing Policy: GLVR Meets with Congressman Mackenzie
RPAC
- GLVR Past President Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame
- Election Day is May 20: Who are the RPAC-Supported Candidates?
- GLVR PAC-Backed Candidates: Primary Election Results