Feb 26

What REALTORS® Are Fighting For in Washington in 2026

Every year, members of the National Association of REALTORS® head to Capitol Hill with one mission: protect property rights, expand opportunity, and keep housing strong for the communities they serve.

In 2026, the message is focused, practical, and urgent.

1. Keep the Internet Fair and Competitive

Real estate runs on digital access. Listings, virtual tours, marketing platforms, transaction tools — all depend on a level online playing field. REALTORS® are urging lawmakers to preserve open-internet principles so broadband providers can’t favor certain platforms or slow down others. A fair internet keeps competition healthy and ensures consumers can access property information freely.

2. Strengthen Flood Insurance Stability

In many markets, a home sale can’t close without flood coverage. That’s why REALTORS® 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.

3. Protect Tax Policies That Support Homeownership

Tax rules shape buying power. REALTORS® are advocating to preserve key homeowner benefits, including the mortgage interest deduction and capital gains exclusions. They’re 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.

4. Advance Fair Housing and Equal Access

Equal opportunity in housing remains non-negotiable. REALTORS® are backing policies that reinforce and modernize enforcement of the Fair Housing Act, ensuring protections reflect today’s communities. Expanding access to homeownership strengthens neighborhoods and the broader economy alike.

The Bigger Picture
From affordability to inventory challenges, housing remains a national priority in 2026. REALTORS® aren’t just talking — they’re meeting face-to-face with lawmakers, bringing real-world insight from local markets to federal decision-makers.

Because when housing policy works, communities thrive.

Source: REALTOR® Magazine
“Top 4 Issues REALTORS® Took to Capitol Hill”
National Association of REALTORS®

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