The National Association of Realtors responded on March 13 to President Trump's executive order aimed at removing regulatory barriers to affordable home construction. Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the association, issued a statement supporting efforts to streamline regulations and modernize permitting processes.
The issue is significant as housing affordability remains a challenge for many Americans. The association said that reducing unnecessary mandates could help lower costs for homebuyers and address the shortage of available homes.
“America’s housing affordability crisis is fundamentally a supply problem, and solving it requires removing the barriers that make it harder and more expensive to build homes. REALTORS strongly support efforts to streamline regulations, modernize permitting processes, and reduce unnecessary mandates that slow construction and drive up costs for homebuyers,” McGahn said.
She added, “Today’s executive action by President Trump to remove regulatory barriers to affordable home construction is an important step toward making it easier for communities to build the homes Americans need. By directing federal agencies to review and reform rules that delay development—from environmental permitting to housing finance and energy standards—the administration is helping address the regulatory bottlenecks that have contributed to the nation’s housing shortage. NAR looks forward to reviewing the details of the executive order as they emerge and working with policymakers to ensure any changes support responsible development, protect consumers, and expand access to safe, affordable homeownership opportunities.”
McGahn also said, “With members in every zip code, REALTORS see firsthand how the lack of housing supply affects families, workers, and local economies. We look forward to working with policymakers at every level of government to ensure these reforms translate into more housing opportunities, stronger communities, and a more attainable path to homeownership for the next generation of Americans.”
According to the official website, the National Association of Realtors supports diversity and inclusion within the real estate profession. The organization encompasses around 1,200 local boards and 54 state and territorial associations according to its official website. It works to empower real estate professionals in preserving, protecting, and advancing rights related to real property according to its official website. The association delivers resources such as research, statistics, advocacy initiatives, education programs, and news updates for its members according to its official website.
The National Association of Realtors functions as a leading trade association in real estate according to its official website with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, as well as an office in Washington D.C. according to its official website.
