
78% Say It’s a Bad Time to Buy, but 85% Still Believe in Homeownership
NAR’s national poll finds 78% say it’s a bad time to buy, 85% still believe in the dream, and 64% back proposals like capital gains relief.

NAR’s national poll finds 78% say it’s a bad time to buy, 85% still believe in the dream, and 64% back proposals like capital gains relief.

NAR’s report on the newly passed Senate tax bill highlights five major wins for real estate, including a permanent mortgage interest deduction and a five-year quadrupling of the SALT cap starting in 2025. Watch today’s Hot Sheet for a full breakdown.

In his BAM interview with Byron Lazine, James Dwiggins calls for a pivot from the National Association of Realtors to the National Association of Homeowners, laying out the reasons and explaining why NAR’s current governance structure will be its downfall.

NAR took to Capitol Hill to push for key housing legislation, including the More Homes on the Market Act, which could double capital gains tax exclusions for homeowners. This week’s Real Word podcast breaks down the impact of these proposals.