SDAR Met with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

SDAR Met with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Policies to Promote Housing Availability and Increase Access to Homeownership

Meetings took place during the 2025 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings 

[San Diego, CA,] (June 9, 2025) – During the 2025 National Association of REALTORS^® Legislative Meetings, more than a dozen members of the San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR) met with members of Congress in Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies that will increase the housing supply and improve access to homeownership. 

 Members of the San Diego Association of REALTORS® met with Congressman, Darrell Issa, Congressman, Juan Vargas, Congressman Scott Peters to discuss:

• Private property rights
• Building housing supply and opportunity for all
• Support for self-employed professionals
• How NAR research products show the impact of real estate on the economy and the vital role it plays for consumers
• The importance of property ownership in building safe, resilient communities

“Real estate represents nearly one-fifth of the United States’ GDP. The meetings on Capitol Hill were an opportunity for SDAR to talk directly with lawmakers about the positive impact REALTORS® have in local communities and for the broader economy,” said 2025 SDAR President, Chris Anderson. 

NAR and SDAR policies that will address the estimated 4.7 million home shortage in America. Increasing the supply of housing, easing market constraints, and making it easier for Americans to find homes they can afford will stabilize prices, revitalize communities, and support the American Dream of homeownership. 

“Homeownership builds generational wealth, but a 4.7 million home shortage threatens middle-class prosperity. The members of Congress we met with were receptive to our ideas and appreciated that REALTORS® are hard-working entrepreneurs who make the American Dream of homeownership possible,” added Anderson. 

NAR, and state and local associations organized the meetings on Capitol Hill as a part of their advocacy efforts on behalf of the real estate industry. 

About the San Diego Association of REALTORS®
The San Diego Association of REALTORS® is the largest trade association in San Diego County, representing over 10,000 real estate professionals dedicated to advancing the real estate industry, protecting private property rights, and supporting homeownership. Founded in 1878, SDAR provides its members with comprehensive resources, including professional development, legislative advocacy, industry-leading tools, and access to San Diego’s regional MLS. As a trusted voice for real estate in the 

region, SDAR serves as a central hub for education, ethics, and community engagement. Learn more at www.SDAR.com.

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