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NAR advances public policies and candidates that build strong communities, protect property interests, and promote a vibrant business environment.

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Representing Your Industry

From its building located steps away from the United States Capitol, NAR advocates for federal policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to own, buy and sell real property.

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs)

Transportation and Infrastructure

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RESPA

RESPA provides consumers with improved disclosures of settlement costs & to reduce the costs of closing by eliminating referral fees and kickbacks.

FHA Programs

The FHA program has a public purpose obligation to provide mortgage insurance to American families who choose FHA to meet their homeownership needs.

Marriage Equality & Real Estate

The Supreme Court’s ruling legalizing same-sex marriage gave the LGBT community the same homeownership options as those open to heterosexuals.

Tax Reform

NAR strived throughout the tax reform process to preserve the tax benefits of homeownership and real estate investment.

Disparate Impact

The Fair Housing Act outlawed discrimination against buyers or renters based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin.

Mortgage Debt Cancellation Relief

NAR supports an exclusion from taxation of the "phantom income" generated when all or a portion of a mortgage loan is forgiven.

Net Neutrality

Net neutrality is shorthand for the concept that internet users should be in control of the content they view and the applications they use online.

Independent Contractor Status

NAR opposes any erosion of the statutory provision of the the Internal Revenue Code Section 3508.

Healthcare - Doctors in Busy Hospital Lobby

Health Care Reform

As part of efforts to address the health insurance needs of members, NAR has advocated for reform of the health insurance markets.

Clean Water Act

NAR supports voluntary, market-based solutions that enhance the quality of water resources and protects property rights.

Federal Advocacy

NAR advocates for federal policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to own, buy and sell real property.

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State & Local Advocacy

NAR provides a wide variety of resources to foster and harness the grassroots strength of the REALTOR® Party.

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The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.

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Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support the issues that are important to their profession and livelihood. Learn more.

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