In This Issue
- No Recess for the Weary – How the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gets implemented
- Political Pulse – Hear from NAR’s political team about how we engage in political races
- A Seat at the Table – Association leaders met with the White House and Admin officials on Association Health Plans
The Road to ROAD and No Recess for the Weary
The ROAD to Housing Act is now law—a landmark achievement that caps nearly two years of relentless advocacy by NAR. Powered by 1.4 million members, the campaign included congressional testimony, thousands of meetings, original research, coalition-building, expert policy guidance, and targeted Calls for Action.
No organization had a greater impact on getting this landmark legislation across the finish line and we break it all down on our recently launched ROAD.realtor page.
Now, the baton passes from NAR’s lobbying team to its policy experts as the regulatory process begins. What’s next for the law’s nearly 50 housing provisions?
Plus, while Congress was on August break, Shannon and Patrick reunited in Anaheim to discuss what’s next for advocacy—and why, at NAR, there’s no recess for the weary.
Listen to the full episode here.
The Political Pulse
Earlier this year, we rolled out our Policy Pulse video series highlighting all of the policy work that our subject matter experts work on and how it impacts you. Now that we’re in the thick of campaign season, we’re launching the Political Pulse video series.
The first installment is with Helen Devlin, Senior Vice President, Advocacy Strategy and Operations. Helen oversees our political department and in this video lays out all of the ways that we’re working to support candidates and causes that support homeownership and real estate.
Stay tuned and follow NAR Advocacy on social media as we go into what RPAC is, how we choose to endorse candidates, and much, much more!
Capitol Pulse – A Seat at the Table
NAR, along with state and local association leaders recently met separately with officials from the White House, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to advocate for health coverage options for independent contractors and other self-employed individuals, including real estate professionals.
This is an issue NAR has been advocating on for years and will continue that work to help ensure that our members have access to health insurance that works for them.
Another key moment in the last month was NAR’s participation at the National League of Cities’ 2026 Housing Supply Accelerator Summit. There, elected Vice President of Advocacy Asa Fleming joined a panel talking about the next steps for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and how state and local associations can partner with other organizations throughout the implementation process.
Quick Bites
- Turning Local Challenges into Community Revitalization Success: Every community has its version of these challenges; the question is what to do about them. Join NAR and The Counselors of Real Estate® (CRE) for a webinar highlighting the Transforming Neighborhoods program. Learn how REALTOR® associations can partner with local leaders and CRE Consulting Corps to develop practical, market-based strategies that support community revitalization, expand housing opportunities, and create lasting economic and neighborhood impact.
- Success Stories Worth Emulating: We have three new REALTOR® Party Success stories highlighting how associations utilize NAR Advocacy grants in their own communities. Read more about how the Permian Basin Board of REALTORS® educated their members on rural water issues, how the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® fought rent control, and how the Bridge Association of REALTORS® pushed back against a property tax increase in Oakland.
- Housing Is a Bipartisan Issue: The Bipartisan Real Estate Caucus hit a milestone, with over 150 members (up from 50 total last congress). This growth reflects the strength of NAR’s message and our powerful relationships on Capitol Hill.
- Up Next: With Congress back in session in September, we’re hitting the ground running to get the More Homes on the Market Act across the finish line. More on that work on our MoreHomes.realtor page.
Link Library
FlyIn.realtor: Advocacy talking points and priorities
RealtorParty.realtor: REALTOR® Party grants and resources
NAR.realtor/AdvocacyMission: How NAR is making housing more affordable, available, and accessible
NAR.realtor/AdvocacyWins: One-stop shop for advocacy successes
Washington Report: Policy updates
Facts.realtor: Settlement information and resources
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