Every year, members of the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae head to Capitol Hill with one mission: protect property rights, expand opportunity, and keep housing strong for the communities they serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2026, the message is focused, practical, and urgent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Real estate runs on digital access. Listings, virtual tours, marketing platforms, transaction tools \u2014 all depend on a level online playing field. REALTORS\u00ae are urging lawmakers to preserve open-internet principles so broadband providers can\u2019t favor certain platforms or slow down others. A fair internet keeps competition healthy and ensures consumers can access property information freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In many markets, a home sale can\u2019t close without flood coverage. That\u2019s why REALTORS\u00ae continue pushing for long-term stability and modernization of the National Flood Insurance Program. Reliable coverage protects buyers, reassures lenders, and keeps transactions moving. The goal: updated flood maps, financially sound policies, and more private-market options to give homeowners greater flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tax rules shape buying power. REALTORS\u00ae are advocating to preserve key homeowner benefits, including the mortgage interest deduction and capital gains exclusions. They\u2019re also calling for practical updates to state and local tax deductibility limits. The bottom line: tax policy should encourage responsible ownership, not make it harder for middle-class families to build wealth through real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Equal opportunity in housing remains non-negotiable. REALTORS\u00ae are backing policies that reinforce and modernize enforcement of the Fair Housing Act, ensuring protections reflect today\u2019s communities. Expanding access to homeownership strengthens neighborhoods and the broader economy alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n