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Episode 23

What I’m Seeing: A REALTOR^® on Ohio’s Wholesaling Issue

We discuss Ohio’s new SB 155 law, which takes effect in March and brings new disclosure requirements and consumer protections to real estate wholesaling. REALTOR^® Oliver Chapman shares what he’s been seeing on the ground and how this new law will help homeowners better understand who they’re dealing with before signing a contract. We also talk about why education and awareness still matter, even with stronger protections now in place..

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Episode 22

Meet our 2026 Legislative Steering Committee Chair Michael Jones

Anastasia and Andrew are joined by Legislative Steering Committee Chair Michael Jones to discuss his background in real estate advocacy and his experience in state and federal politics. Michael breaks down the role of the Legislative Steering Committee, how policy positions are formed, and the key legislative issues Ohio REALTORS^® should be watching in 2026.

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Episode 21

Breaking Down Ohio's Property Tax Reforms

with Rep. David Thomas.

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Episode 20

Land Ownership, Security, and Elections

with Secretary Frank LaRose.

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Episode 19

Ohio’s New eLicense Portal: The Rundown

with Superintendent Daphne Hawk.

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Episode 18

Planning Central Ohio’s Future

with Jessica Kuenzli of MORPC and Anastasia Kotkovskaya, Ohio REALTORS^® Manager, Advocacy & Research.

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Episode 17

Meet USDA State Director Charles Tassell

with Charles Tassell, State Director for USDA Rural Development in Ohio, Christie Hooks, Housing Program Director, USDA Rural Development, and Anastasia Kotkovskaya, Ohio REALTORS^® Manager, Advocacy & Research.

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Episode 16

State Operating Budget Update

with Andrew Huffman, Ohio REALTORS^® Asst. VP. Governmental Affairs and Anastasia Kotkovskaya, Ohio REALTORS^® Manager, Advocacy & Research.

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Episode 15

Making Homeownership Happen: A Conversation with OHFA

Bill Beagle, Executive Director of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency & Anastasia Kotkovskaya, Ohio REALTORS^® Manager, Advocacy & Research.

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Episode 14

Earn CE Credits for Volunteering as a Poll Worker

with Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State.

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Episode 13

Meet our 2025 Legislative Steering Chair

with Andrew Huffman, Ohio REALTORS^® Asst. VP. Governmental Affairs and Jason Kunkle, 2025 Chair of Legislative Steering.

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Episode 12

Meet our New Political Representative from NAR

with Marygrace Fitzhenry, Political Representative from NAR.

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Episode 11

Lame Duck Recap

with Andrew Huffman, Ohio REALTORS^® Asst. VP. Governmental Affairs and Anastasia Kotkovskaya, Ohio REALTORS^® Manager, Advocacy and Research.

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Episode 10

Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars

with Dorinda Byers, Business Development Consultant, Ohio Auditor of State's Office and Anastasia Kotkovskaya, Ohio REALTORS^® Manager, Advocacy and Research.

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Episode 9

House Bill 466 and Its Impact

with Sean Brennan, State Rep. 14th Ohio House District, Jean Schmidt, State Rep. 62nd Ohio House District, Andrew Huffman, Ohio REALTORS^® Asst. VP. Governmental Affairs and Anastasia Kotkovskaya, Ohio REALTORS^® Manager, Advocacy and Research.

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Episode 8

Accessory Dwelling Units

Ileana Schinder joins this week’s episode to discuss the future of housing options with Accessory Dwelling Units also known as ADUs.

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Episode 7

RPAC Convention Speaker

with Scott Rasmussen, Co-founder of ESPN and Political Pollster & Michael Edwards, Ohio REALTORS^® Manager, My REALTOR^® Party & Community Engagement.

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Episode 6

Senate Select Committee on Housing

with Michele Reynolds, Ohio Senator District 3, Hearcel F. Craig, Ohio Senator District 15, and Andrew Huffman, Ohio REALTORS^® Asst. VP of Governmental Affairs.

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Episode 5

Legislative Update

with Andrew Huffman, Ohio REALTORS^® Asst. VP of Governmental Affairs.

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Episode 4

Property Tax Relief

with Ed Stockhausen, Senior VP of Advocacy & External Relations at Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, Catondra Noye, Assistant Executive Director at Fairfex Renaissance Development Corporation, Bethany Saunders, Policy Director Franklin County Auditors Office.

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Episode 3

Ohio Homebuyer Plus Savings Program

with Robert Sprague, Ohio's Treasurer & Andrew Huffman, Ohio REALTORS^® Asst. VP of Government Affairs.

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Episode 2

Ohio State Operating Budget

with Andrew Huffman, Ohio REALTORS^® Asst. VP of Government Affairs.

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Episode 1

CE Credit as Poll Day Workers

with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Andrew Huffman, Ohio REALTORS^® Asst. VP of Government Affairs.

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