The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) became law on July 11, 2026, and is the most comprehensive federal housing package in decades, aimed primarily at increasing housing supply and improving affordability. Built around reducing regulatory barriers, expanding homeownership access and modernizing housing construction, the law introduces several provisions with a direct impact on Louisiana. Key measures include expanded access to small-dollar FHA mortgages, significant reforms to manufactured housing (including removal of the permanent chassis requirement and higher loan limits), and new efforts to address appraisal shortages and delays. It also incentivizes faster permitting and zoning reform through federal funding mechanisms and enhances transparency for veteran borrowers. While the law takes a targeted approach to institutional investment by restricting large-scale investors from purchasing certain single-family homes, it stops short of a full ban and preserves flexibility for build-to-rent projects.
For Louisiana, the implications are especially significant given the state’s reliance on manufactured housing, rural lending markets and disaster recovery funding. The law’s formal authorization of the CDBG-DR program ensures more predictable federal support following natural disasters, while manufactured housing reforms and small-dollar loan initiatives directly address affordability challenges common across the state. Economically, the legislation is expected to produce gradual, long-term improvements rather than immediate market shifts, with the most near-term benefits likely coming from manufactured housing cost reductions and improved loan accessibility. However, broader affordability pressures, particularly elevated mortgage rates and high insurance costs, remain outside the law’s scope, reinforcing that while this is a meaningful step forward with more work to be done.
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New Office Exclusive/Pre-Marketing Guidance Resource
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As the real estate industry continues to evolve, it's important for REALTORS® to understand how office exclusive listings and pre-marketing fit within MLS policies and the Clear Cooperation Policy. To help members navigate these topics, the National Association of REALTORS® has developed a new guidance resource that provides additional background and practical clarification.
The resource explains how office exclusive listings and pre-marketing relate to MLS operations, outlines the role of brokers and their affiliated licensees in maintaining compliance with MLS policies, and clarifies the distinction between off-market and on-market listing exposure. It also covers seller disclosure requirements, appropriate use of office exclusive and pre-marketing options, and key considerations for complying with MLS policies and the Clear Cooperation Policy.
Whether you're a broker or an affiliated REALTOR®, this resource offers valuable guidance to help you make informed decisions while serving your clients and remaining compliant with MLS requirements.
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Fall Governance Meetings Registration Now Open!
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Registration is now open for the 2026 Fall Governance Meetings, taking place September 29–October 1, at Harrah's Hotel Tower at Caesars in New Orleans! Join REALTOR® leaders, local association executives, YPN members and industry professionals for governance meetings, professional development, networking and celebration.
Attendees will hear a live economic update from NAR's Dr. Lawrence Yun, participate in education sessions with Leigh Brown and Robert Siciliano, connect with colleagues from across the state and celebrate the 2027 Louisiana REALTORS® leadership installation with a New Orleans second line and reception.
Whether you're attending meetings or networking events, the Fall Governance Meetings are your opportunity to stay informed, engaged and connected with the future of our association. Be sure to review the tentative schedule and secure your spot today. We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans this September!
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250 Years of Housing Policy Shaping Homeownership
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Homeownership didn't happen by accident. As America marks its 250th anniversary, the latest episode of Advocacy Scoop explores the public policies that helped make homeownership one of the nation's defining achievements. Hear how landmark legislation shaped opportunities to own, and how NAR advocacy is working to protect and expand the American Dream for generations to come.
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Louisiana REALTORS® just made it easier for members to gear up with LR-branded merchandise. Two stores are now live, each built for a different kind of shopping.
LR Merch Shop
The LR Merch Shop is a quick-and-easy option for grabbing ready-made LR items, including a cooler tote, padfolio, golf umbrella and the 2026 REALTOR Day Navy Polo, available in men's and women's sizing. Items are available to pick-up or ship with LR branding already applied.
Customized LR Merch Store
Want more variety of items embroidered with the LR mark? Head to the Customized LR Merch Store, powered by Lands' End. This shop offers a broader catalog of apparel and accessories that can be personalized before checkout, making it a great fit for brokers outfitting a team or members who want something a little more custom for conferences, client gifts or everyday wear.
Both stores are linked from the LR website under the About menu, so they're always just a click away. Stock up and wear your LR pride!
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Customized LR Store >>
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Feedback Requested for Future Education
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At Louisiana REALTORS®, our focused purpose is helping REALTORS® reach their own personal goals. Our Professional Development Division Director and Committee have worked hard to bring you a year packed full of both in-person and virtual CE courses, in addition to designation and certification programs.
As we work to plan the new year, we ask that you share your feedback on our professional development survey on how best to increase your skill, proficiency and knowledge to better serve your clients.
Your time and thoughtful responses to this survey regarding our course offerings are critical to getting the feedback we need to plan CE and other courses for you in 2027. Every response helps us make a difference. Please respond by September 1, 2026.
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Your Commercial Edge Starts Here:
2026 Commercial Symposium
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Ready to sharpen your competitive advantage? Join commercial real estate professionals from across Louisiana for a full day built to power up your business — September 28 in New Orleans at the Harrah's Hotel Tower at Caesar's, right before Louisiana REALTORS®' Fall Governance Meetings.
This isn't just another conference. It's a curated day of high-impact education, sharp market insights and real networking, all designed specifically for the commercial side of the business.
Here's what's waiting for you:
- 🎯 Get the numbers straight from the source — A live economic update from NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun, giving you the market intelligence to guide client conversations with confidence.
- 🤖 Put AI to work for you — A hands-on session showing commercial practitioners exactly how to use AI tools and tactics to save time and drive measurable results in daily deals.
- 📋 Knock out your CE — Wrap up the day with the Commercial Mandatory Alternative course and walk away with 4 hours of CE credit, done and dusted.
- 🥂 Raise a glass with the people who get it — Close things out at the cocktail reception, where the real deals often start and connect with colleagues and industry leaders in a relaxed setting.
One day. Real insights. Real connections. Real CE credit. Register now and reserve your spot.
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Louisiana REALTORS®
821 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 923-2210
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