Advocacy Scoop Podcast

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Live! from President's Circle in Orlando Mar 07, 2025

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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.

Live from Advocacy Week! Introducing the 119th Congress Feb 07, 2025

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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.

A Taxing Conversation Jan 03, 2025

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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.

That's a Wrap, 2024 Dec 06, 2024

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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.

Live from NAR NXT - And the Winners Are! Nov 08, 2024

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This post-election episode of the Advocacy Scoop was recorded live at the NAR NXT conference two days after the election. With votes still being tallied, Shannon and Patrick unpack the election results and initial reactions. They zoom in on races from around the country and discuss what each outcome means for NAR and REALTORS® in 2025 and beyond.

Unpacking RPAC Oct 04, 2024

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For the past 45 years, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. In this episode, ahead of the 2024 election, Shannon and Patrick "unpack" some of the most commonly asked RPAC questions and uncover why VEEP is Shannon's all time favorite political show.

The REALTOR Party: Shopping Local Sep 06, 2024

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It's election season, and this is the first of three episodes where we explore all the ways NAR and the REALTOR ® Party is involved in elections. From the Advocacy Everywhere grassroots program to state and local independent expenditures, NAR is helping elect REALTOR® champions in Washington, D.C. - and in state houses and city councils all across the country.

Red is for Commercial Aug 02, 2024

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NAR is the largest commercial real estate organization with over 165,000 commercial members. In this episode, we delve into NAR's advocacy work specific to commercial real estate, including 1031 like-kind exchange, opportunity zones, conversion, and the status of the "Ugly 11" - a series of harmful tax measures that were the focus of NAR's advocacy efforts during the past several years.

Courting Opinions: A deep dive into NAR's legal advocacy initiatives Jul 08, 2024

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In recent years, NAR has increased its legal advocacy work, taking the fight for property rights all the way to the Supreme Court. From defeating the national eviction moratorium to protecting the rights of mom-and-pop housing providers, Shannon and Patrick discuss several recent cases where NAR's support helped set new legal precedents.

Live from the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings Jun 06, 2024

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This special episode was recorded live at the REALTOR® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. Shannon and Patrick provide a mid-year advocacy update, including advocacy work surrounding the settlement agreement and its impact on the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan guarantee program - and much more!

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