2026 National Real Estate Transfer Tax Policy Summit

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NATIONAL REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX POLICY SUMMIT

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The Crisis of the “Transfer Tax”

Local governments are increasingly turning to “one-time” transfer taxes to plug recurring budget deficits. While framed as “mansion taxes,” the reality is far more damaging. Join the nation’s leading economists, academics, and advocacy experts for a deep dive into the data and strategies needed to win the messaging campaign.

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Why this Summit matters: Whether you are an advocate for real estate, a community organizer, or interested in fiscal policy, understanding how to stop real estate transfer taxes is vital. The summit will bring together policy experts, grassroots leaders, and coalition members to discuss:

• A high-level overview of the national trend where governments are turning to transaction taxes to plug recurring budget deficits, and why these revenue projections fail.
• Data-driven evidence on “cliff effects” and the suppression of new housing and commercial construction.
• How transfer taxes trap families and owners and prevent the adaptive reuse of commercial/industrial spaces.
• Tactical advice to shift the conversation from “taxing the wealthy” to “protecting economic progress” and the property tax base.

The Community Tax Coalition has been doing foundational work to align local tax policy with community needs. This summit is a fantastic opportunity to build our collective knowledge and sharpen our advocacy strategies.

Please join us and fellow advocates across the country on June 24.

NAR’s own Nadia Evangelou, Principal Economist and Director of Real Estate Research, will be presenting along with a distinguished list of economic, policy, and political experts.