Recorded live at the NXT Conference in Houston, this episode of Advocacy Scoop breaks down the new government funding deal that ends the shutdown, what it means for housing programs and the real estate market, and how recent election results will guide NAR’s advocacy priorities heading into 2026.

Episode’s Key Highlights:

• How the new government funding deal restores key housing programs and impacts transactions nationwide.
• What the latest election results mean for housing policy and real estate advocacy.
• NAR’s key advocacy focus areas as Washington, and the real estate industry, look ahead to 2026.

The Advocacy team continues to play a leading role in every major policy discussion shaping real estate. In this episode, taped live at the NXT Conference in Houston, Shannon McGahn and Patrick Newton break down the government funding deal that ended the shutdown, examine the latest election results and explain what these developments mean for NAR’s advocacy priorities heading into 2026.