Federal Issues & Legislation

Flood Insurance Call for Action

Federal

As events continue to unfold in Texas, NAR President Bill Brown reiterated that the immediate focus of the Association and its 1.2 million REALTOR® members is to support those affected by this tragic natural disaster. To help those in need, the REALTOR® Relief Foundation is collecting donations at www.nar.realtor/programs/realtors-relief-foundation/donate.

In addition to supporting relief efforts NAR is engaged in legislative advocacy to ensure the National Flood Insurance Program does not expire on September 30, 2017. 

Real Estate Investment Tax Incentives Threatened

Federal

Efforts to reform the tax code are moving in Washington, DC. Tax incentives that boost investment across the country are being reviewed in the tax reform discussion. Programs such as the 1031 Like Kind Exchange, Mortgage Interest Deduction and property tax deductions are facing scrutiny.

Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® Hosts U.S. Senator Isakson at Major Investor Event

RPAC

Johnny Isakson, emeritus member of the Atlanta REALTORS®, United States Senator and twenty-nine time Sterling "R" RPAC investor spent the evening with other Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® Major RPAC investors on September 1st at the Georgian Club.