Your Home Girl Has Pulled Up a Chair at the Table

Cats and kittens, moms and dads, boys and girls, it has been a minute since I last wrote to you, and I promise the silence was not for lack of news. In fact, I have been sitting on something rather momentous, and this time it has nothing to do with square footage or curb appeal.

I have been appointed a Nebraska REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Trustee for 2027–2029. As if that were not enough to make a girl blush, I have also been named 2027 Chair of the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® Candidate Interview Subcommittee.

I am genuinely humbled to serve in both capacities. And yes, I am already sharpening my questions.

What on Earth Does a PAC Have to Do With Your House?

I understand the skepticism. The phrase "political action committee" does not exactly conjure images of front porches and fresh paint. Yet the connection is far more intimate than most people realize.

The decisions made by elected officials, at the city council, in the Unicameral, and in Washington, shape private property rights, housing affordability, access to homeownership, and the very rules under which homes are bought and sold. RPAC is how REALTORS® participate in that process with intention, supporting candidates who understand what is at stake for property owners, regardless of party.

Here is something many people do not know: roughly 70% of RPAC contributions stay right here in Nebraska. That money is not vanishing into some distant void. It is working on behalf of our neighbors, our communities, and our own backyards.

I know some of my colleagues have questions about RPAC in the wake of the NAR settlement, and I respect that. Skepticism is healthy. My aim as a trustee is to be a transparent, approachable voice, someone you can call, question, and hold accountable.

Asking the Questions That Matter

As Chair of the Candidate Interview Subcommittee, I will guide the committee's work, encourage member engagement, and help advance the strategic priorities of the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS®.

Anyone who has spent five minutes with me knows that I am not shy about asking questions. I firmly believe that the most productive conversations begin with thoughtful, candid inquiry, and I intend to bring precisely that energy into the room when we sit down with candidates. I want to understand where they stand on the issues that affect our industry, our clients, and the communities we all call home.

Real Estate Has Always Been About More Than Houses

With more than 25 years in real estate and construction, I have learned that our work does not conclude at the closing table. Homeownership is the foundation of generational wealth, neighborhood stability, and a sense of belonging. Protecting it requires us to pay attention well beyond the transaction.

I am profoundly grateful to the Nebraska REALTORS® Association and the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® for entrusting me with these roles. I intend to listen carefully, learn continuously, ask the hard questions, and bring an unvarnished perspective to every conversation.

Because when it comes to our homes and our communities, having a voice is not a luxury. It is a responsibility.

If you have questions about RPAC, about advocacy, or about what any of this means for your home, reach out. My door, and my phone, are always open.

Angela Peters
The Home Girl, keeping it…real estate
www.thehomegirlne.com

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