The U.S. Senate is deep in debate over the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” with lawmakers hoping to get it signed into law by the Fourth of July. But the Senate’s version won’t look exactly like the one passed by the House—so what’s up for negotiation, and what could get washed away in the process? Shannon and Patrick break down where NAR’s top tax priorities stand, what’s transpired so far, and how a “Byrd Bath” could change everything.

In this episode of the Advocacy Scoop, Shannon and Patrick take the stage live at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington to highlight NAR’s tax reform wins and reveal what NAR Advocacy is doing behind the scenes as the legislation moves to the Senate. They also unveil NAR’s new 2025 federal advocacy priorities and give listeners the scoop on an exciting new NAR member tax survey and an exclusive national poll on capital gains. BONUS CONTENT: Following this month’s episode, hear a panel of NAR tax experts go in-depth on the tax bill.

This month on the Advocacy Scoop podcast, we’re celebrating one year of delivering real estate policy insights straight from the source. In this special anniversary episode of the NAR podcast, hosts Shannon and Patrick reveal the results of an exclusive new poll commissioned by NAR, focused on key tax reform issues impacting REALTORS®. From the SALT deduction to the mortgage interest deduction (MID), they break down what the data shows and how NAR’s advocacy efforts are using these insights to drive change on Capitol Hill. Plus, get a preview of the upcoming REALTOR® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., where thousands of members will advocate for the profession through bold, effective policy action.

April is Fair Housing Month, and Shannon and Patrick take us inside NAR’s 360 degree approach to the topic. Fair Housing isn’t just a feel-good phrase—it’s the law. And NAR’s members are an army of Fair Housing advocates leading on this issue in every zip code in America. In this episode, you will get the scoop on new NAR data on the racial homeownership gap, the exciting launch of Fairhaven 2.0, on how NAR advocates for Fair Housing every day, from our communities to the halls of Congress. The REALTOR® code of ethics sets NAR apart, and this primer on Fair Housing will bring you up to speed and make you proud to be a member of NAR.

Live from the stage in Orlando, Shannon and Patrick explore the “Magic Kingdom” of advocacy, including the latest on tax reform, the new appointments at HUD, FHFA, Labor, and the CFPB - and what the advocacy team is doing to build relationships with the new members of Congress and the Administration in this new, fast-paced policy making world.

The 119th Congress is officially in session. With 72 new legislators, NAR’s advocacy team is on the case. In this episode, taped live during NAR’s inaugural Advocacy Week conference, Shannon and Patrick discuss why change is the norm in Washington - and why that makes the REALTOR party model all the more important. Regardless of partisan control, REALTOR party relationships ensure NAR has a voice in Congress.

New year, new season, and new policy priorities for NAR’s advocacy team. Shannon and Patrick delve into the complicated world of tax reform and how Congress and the administration plan to tackle the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). From Opportunity Zone incentives, to the SALT deduction, to protecting 1031 like-kind exchange, they discuss what’s on the table this year and what’s most important for REALTORS(R) and the fight for affordability, availability, and accessibility.

In the last episode of the season, Shannon and Patrick recap the extensive, yet captivating, list of Advocacy Wins for 2024. The fight for affordability, availability, and accessibility comes in many forms, and they detail the top wins in each of the five advocacy areas: legislative, policy, judicial, state and local, and political. Shannon also shares why she made space in her voicemail ahead of the election - and what her favorite episode was this season.