The Advocacy Scoop: 250 Years, One Foundation: The American Story of Homeownership
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Recorded before a live audience at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., Shannon McGahn and Patrick Newton unpack the 250-year evolution of homeownership in America. It didn’t just happen—it was built in layers: first land, then financing, then fairness, and finally stability. From expanding access to fueling wealth-building and helping create the American middle class, they connect the policies that made it all possible—and what comes next.
Then, fresh off a banner year for tax reform, NAR's "Tax Bros" are back together again on stage and now have their sights set on an outdated capital gains tax policy that is keeping too many homes off the market.
NAR Vice President of Government Advocacy Joe Harris, Director of Government Advocacy and tax lobbyist Matt Stross, and Director of Federal Taxation Evan Liddiard break down the state of play on Capitol Hill and with the Administration, and what it will take to move this top REALTOR® priority across the finish line.
But make room, guys. Guiding the conversation is NAR Chief Advocacy Officer and Executive Vice President Shannon McGahn, joined by NAR Deputy Chief Economist Dr. Jessica Lautz, armed with a fresh supply of NAR research that REALTORS® are taking straight to the Hill this week. She's ready to bring the data behind the debate.
