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An overwhelming majority of homeowners would take advantage of the mortgage interest deduction and state and local property tax deductions if they were to purchase a new home, and a notable share said that the proposed changes to these tax incentives would affect their budget and desire to move in the future.

Elizabeth Mendenhall shaking hands with Robert Shiller

While America’s homeownership rate continues to hover around a 50-year low, experts at an NAR and S&P Global joint event today said there is a clear path to improving the landscape for homeownership.

NAR believes this legislation puts home values at risk and dramatically undercuts the incentive to own a home. NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall offered strong concerns over the bill and said REALTORS® will continue to advocate for homeownership with members of the House and Senate as the process moves forward.

The REach® accelerator program offers education, mentorship and exposure for technology companies to enter into the real estate industry, advance their businesses and expand into adjacent markets such as insurance, mortgage and financial services. REach provides a unique opportunity for technology companies to get intense exposure to an industry that represents more than $1 trillion in revenue.

Realtors® believe FHA’s work to help those buyers is absolutely critical, and for that reason we need solid leadership guiding the way. Brian Montgomery understands the issues and the challenges our country has ahead of us, and Realtors® are excited to see his nomination moving forward.

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” a bill National Association of Realtors® President Elizabeth Mendenhall has called an all-out assault on homeownership.

NAR has partnered with Back At You Media to give Realtors® a simple, automated way to promote their listings and business on today’s most popular social media networks, including Facebook and LinkedIn.

The "21st Century Flood Reform Act" reauthorizes the NFIP for five years, while taking steps to reform the program. “We appreciate the leadership that members of Congress have shown passing sound reforms, which will strengthen the program, protect property owners and deliver good results for taxpayers,” said NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall.

As a vote on tax reform in the House of Representatives draws near, National Association of Realtors® President Elizabeth Mendenhall will outline how the House and Senate tax proposals are an attack on homeownership and middle-class Americans. Mendenhall will take questions from the media alongside senior NAR Government Affairs staff.

Elizabeth Mendenhall speaks at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in 2017.

NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall said that as NAR reviews the legislation, Realtors® are steadfast in ensuring homeownership is protected throughout the tax debate, and are watching closely for changes to current law that might leave middle-class homeowners worse off.

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News Releases

Infographic: Homeowners Say Changing Homeownership's Tax Incentives Restricts Mobility, Causes Financial Strain

Experts Highlight Mix of Challenges, Bright Spots for Homeownership at Realtors®, S&P Global Joint Event

Realtors®: Senate-Passed Tax Legislation Bad News for Homeowners

Second Century Ventures Accepting Applications for 2018 REach® Accelerator Class

Brian Montgomery Right Choice to Lead FHA

As House Passes Middle-Class Tax Increase, Realtors® Say Their Work is Just Getting Started

New REALTOR Benefits® Partner Helps Realtors® Maximize Social Media Marketing

House Passage of Flood Bill Critical Step Toward Reauthorization, Reform

National Association of Realtors® Outlines Concerns in Advance of Tax Reform Vote

As Senate Republicans Unveil Tax Reform Bill, Realtors® Highlight Importance of Homeownership

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