Inside the Real Estate Ecosystem: A Must-See Executive Panel at ALTA Advocacy Summit
February 18, 2026
At ALTA Advocacy Summit: How Real Estate Leaders are Shaping the Future of Housing
Turn advocacy into action on Capitol Hill! Join industry leaders for a high-level, executive general session at the 2026 ALTA Advocacy Summit, sponsored by the FNF Family of Companies, that takes a hard look at the real estate ecosystem and how stronger alignment across sectors can better serve consumers and communities.
Moderated by ALTA CEO Chris Morton, this discussion brings together influential voices from housing policy and advocacy to explore where the industry is headed and how collaboration can drive smarter policy, greater confidence and long-term market stability.
Featured Panelists
- Edward DeMarco, President, Housing Policy Council
Demarco is former acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where he served as conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during a critical period in housing finance. - Shannon McGahn, Executive Vice President & Chief Advocacy Officer, National Association of REALTORS
McGahn leads federal legislative and political strategy for America’s 1.5 million REALTORS.
What You’ll Hear
This executive-level discussion will examine the real estate market from a big-picture perspective, focusing on how policy, advocacy and industry coordination shape access to homeownership and long-term market stability. Panelists will explore housing supply and affordability challenges, emerging policy priorities, the evolving consumer experience and how greater alignment across sectors—from lending to title and advocacy—can reduce friction, manage risk and strengthen confidence in the real estate system.
As a title industry leader who works closely with these organizations every day, join us at ALTA Advocacy Summit for a clearer view of how national policy priorities and advocacy efforts intersect with your business.
ALTA Advocacy Summit
May 11-13, 2026
The Westin Washington D.C. Downtown
Washington, D.C.
Contact ALTA at 202-296-3671 or [email protected].