NAR Issues Statement After Executive Order on Housing Affordability

WASHINGTON (October 22, 2026) - Today, Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Association of REALTORS®, issued the following statement after President Trump announced a new Executive Order on housing affordability:

"The National Association of REALTORS® applauds the Administration's continued efforts to make housing more affordable and expand access to the American dream of homeownership. President Trump's latest Executive Order helps address the costs associated with homeownership and takes steps toward making homeownership more sustainable for American families. We appreciate the President's continued focus on this critical issue and look forward to reviewing the Administration's proposals in greater detail. We also look forward to working with federal policymakers to advance practical solutions that lower costs, expand housing opportunities, and help more Americans achieve the dream of homeownership."

Recent Executive Orders on Housing include:
January 20, 2026 - Stopping Wall Street from Competing with Main Street Homebuyers
March 13, 2026 - Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Home Construction
March 13, 2026 - Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit

About the National Association of REALTORS®

The National Association of REALTORS® is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTOR® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. For free consumer guides about navigating the homebuying and selling transaction processes - from written buyer agreements to negotiating compensation - visit facts.realtor.

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