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Realtor.com® and the National Association of REALTORS® Join Forces for Disaster Housing Relief
As the REALTORS® Relief Foundation marks 25 years, the organizations deepen their commitment to helping families rebuild after disaster – and call on the
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[{"type":"text","content":"As the REALTORS® Relief Foundation marks 25 years, the organizations deepen their commitment to helping families rebuild after disaster – and call on the community to help drive the next chapter of impactAUSTIN, Texas and WASHINGTON, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Realtor.com® and the National Association of REALTORS® today announced a joint effort to support and amplify the work of the REALTORS® Relief Foundation as it marks 25 years of providing housing assistance to families impacted by disasters nationwide.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe announcement was made during SXSW in Austin, Texas, where leaders highlighted the essential role stable housing plays in protecting financial security and preserving generational wealth. As part of the event, Realtor.com®'s Chief Consumer & Marketing Officer Mickey Neuberger presented a $100,000 contribution to RRF Immediate Past President Mike McGrew to support RRF's disaster relief efforts and pledged to help raise awareness and encourage additional donations throughout the foundation's anniversary year. With today's donation, and additional promised support throughout the year, Realtor.com® will become RRF's largest contributor in 2026 at the Vanguard Club level.Founded in the wake of the September 11 attacks, RRF provides grants to help families cover mortgage payments, rent and temporary housing expenses in the aftermath of natural and other disasters. NAR underwrites 100% of administrative costs, ensuring every dollar donated goes directly to housing assistance for disaster victims. Since 2001, the foundation has distributed more than $52 million in aid and helped more than 30,000 families nationwide.\"For 25 years, the REALTORS® Relief Foundation has shown up for communities when they need it most, helping people keep a roof over their heads in the aftermath of disaster,\" said Neuberger. \"Homeownership is one of the most powerful drivers of generational wealth, but disasters can threaten that stability overnight. We're proud to support RRF's work and to stand alongside REALTORS® across the country to help ensure that a temporary crisis doesn't become a permanent setback.\"As part of the joint effort, Realtor.com® will work with RRF throughout its 25th anniversary year to elevate stories of impact, drive industry-wide awareness, and encourage additional support from real estate profession...