NAR Advocacy

10/20/2026

AI may not sound like a housing issue, but the infrastructure behind it is becoming one. Large-scale data centers can compete for many of the same resources communities need for housing and growth. As AI demand accelerates, more states and localities are weighing data-center investment against land use, utility capacity, and community impact.

Read NAR’s full report to see why this emerging issue belongs in the housing policy conversation.
https://www.nar.realtor/advocacy/state-local-advocacy/state-and-local-policy-trends-report

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

The rental policy debate is no longer just about rent control. Rental regulation is expanding into a much broader set of policies: rent caps, just-cause eviction, rental registries, and new compliance requirements to name a few. Layered together, these rules can affect supply, investment, and the ability of small housing providers to stay in the market.

10/15/2026

What does it take to turn housing priorities into meaningful progress? It takes persistence, collaboration, and a commitment to finding common ground.

At NVAR’s Inspire26 Annual Convention, NAR Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn joined Josh Veverka, NVAR Vice President of Government Affairs, for a fireside chat on the evolving housing policy landscape, NAR’s advocacy wins, and the work still ahead. From 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to efforts to update the home equity tax exclusion, the conversation explored how REALTORS® can help shape policies that expand housing opportunities and strengthen communities.

10/15/2026

Why does REALTOR® advocacy matter?

NAR Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn sits down with Anthony Lamacchia, founder and CEO of Lamacchia Companies, on the latest episode of “Change Agents” to discuss how his experience helping homeowners during the 2008 foreclosure crisis shaped his view of advocacy and the impact it has on the real estate industry today.

Tune in now! https://bit.ly/4jZU4Xj

10/13/2026

At a time when communities need more homes on the market, some policies can make it more expensive to sell one. Transfer taxes are often framed as a way to raise revenue, but they also increase the cost of transactions. Learn how these policies affect markets already facing low inventory through the link below.

https://www.nar.realtor/advocacy/state-local-advocacy/state-and-local-policy-trends-report

10/12/2026

Election Day is approaching, and the results could shape what comes next for housing and real estate policy. Get up to speed on the fight for Congress, the housing issues shaping the midterms and what REALTORS® should be watching. Tune in to Advocacy Scoop: https://bit.ly/4znrh3v

10/09/2026

There’s something truly humbling about gathering on the historic grounds of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, especially for the 25th Annual Spirit of Mount Vernon Charity Dinner and Auction.

First held just days after the September 11 terrorist attacks, the event has grown into Mount Vernon’s largest annual fundraiser. NAR Advocacy has been a longtime sponsor of this special evening, featuring dinner, an auction, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Potomac River.

A memorable evening with NAR Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn and Patrick Newton, Vice President of Advocacy Communications and Outreach and co-host of NAR’s The Advocacy Scoop podcast.

10/09/2026

Homeowners insurance is no longer just another monthly cost. It can affect whether a transaction works at all. Rising premiums and shrinking availability can affect whether buyers qualify, whether coverage can be secured, and whether a transaction pencils out.

10/08/2026

Election Day is approaching, and the results could shape what comes next for housing and real estate policy. Get up to speed on the fight for Congress, the housing issues shaping the midterms and what REALTORS® should be watching.

Listen to the latest Advocacy Scoop here: https://bit.ly/4y9VUZe