LB1067, introduced by Senator Hallstrom, proposes a $1.50 increase to Nebraska’s real estate transfer tax. Under the bill, $0.75 would be allocated to the Rural Workforce Housing Fund and $0.75 to the Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund.

The Nebraska REALTORS® Association opposes taxes on real estate transfers because they inhibit the buying and selling of real estate and make housing less affordable.

Send the pre-written message below to the Revenue Committee, urging them to oppose LB1067 today.

Dear Chair von Gillern and Members of the Revenue Committee,

I am contacting you to urge you to oppose LB1067, which would increase Nebraska’s real estate transfer tax by $1.50 per $1,000 of value. This proposal would directly increase closing costs for Nebraska homeowners and homebuyers at a time when affordability is already stretched thin.

The Nebraska REALTORS® Association opposes any increase to the transfer tax because it discourages buying and selling real estate and makes homeownership less attainable. Nebraska is facing a housing supply crisis, and adding new taxes and fees at the closing table only worsens the problem. According to the National Association of Home Builders, for every $1,000 increase in the price of a home, 1,214 households are priced out of the market. Every added tax pushes more Nebraskans out of reach of the American Dream.

Please oppose LB1067.

The deadline to submit your public comment is Thursday, January 29th at 8:00 am CST.

If you need help submitting public comment, click here for instructions.

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Several Nebraska REALTORS® and association staff spent last week in Washington, D.C. for NAR Advocacy Week, advocating for homeownership, private property rights, and policies that support Nebraska communities. We are proud to have our members representing our all Nebraska REALTORS® at the national level!

Pictured above, left to right: Ashlee Hendrickson, Government Affairs Director; Angel Starks, Vice Chair, Housing Opportunities Committee; Julie Joeckel, NRA CEO; Kim Zwiener, 2026 NRA President; Darlene Starman, FPC Advisory Council; Nelson Jett, RPAC Participation Council; and Tami Lambie, RPAC Major Investor Council.

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This NAR Broker Power Hour features Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun, providing a 2026 housing market outlook and strategic, data-driven insights for brokers. This webinar covers economic trends, forecasts, and a live Q&A to help leaders prepare for the year ahead. 

Wednesday, January 28th

12:00 pm CST

FREE FOREWARN TRAINING WEBINAR

This webinar is designed to help real estate professionals gain a much better understanding of the platform along with going over some "Pro-Tips" to help you understand the various ways to leverage FOREWARN in your real estate business.

Upcoming Training Webinar

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NRA AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 YPN Convention Scholarship

Nebraska REALTORS® YPN will award one First-Time Conference Attendee Scholarship for the Nebraska State REALTOR® Convention in La Vista Nebraska on April 13 - 15, 2025. The purpose behind this scholarship is to encourage new agents (or new leaders!) within the local and state associations to attend Convention. It will be a great way to connect the recipient with other like-minded professionals to help you start your own local YPN or experience the value of networking at our conventions.

Recipients will receive up to $1,000 towards their travel expenses. Selection is based on initiative to pursue professional growth opportunities.



Applications are due by January 31, 2026.

Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 REALTOR®-of-the-Year

The purpose of the REALTOR®-of-the-Year (ROTY) award is to honor a REALTOR® who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the real estate profession and their community. This award recognizes outstanding effort and dedication to the REALTOR® brand, showcases the vital role REALTORS® play in their communities, and highlights their qualifications for leadership positions in business and organizations.

Nominations must be submitted by March 1, 2026

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