News from Association leaders continues to be one of the most popular features at Houston Agent Magazine. This year, our top Association News stories dealt with navigating the post-pandemic market, as well equity in real estate. Here are our top five Association News features from 2022!

No. 5: Texas home prices steady as mortgage rates temper demand

Aligning with predictions made earlier in the year, Texas REALTORS chairman Russell Berry discussed the effects of high mortgage rates on home prices in Texas.

No. 4: AREAA fostering progress through greater accessibility

President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America Tim Hur shared his thoughts on affordable housing, fair housing, alternative credit, policy conference and the future of the AAPI community in real estate.

No. 3: Working to protect our members and their clients

Texas REALTORS Chair Russell Berry informed us about changes to HOA laws, property tax transparency, eminent domain reform and other real estate measures that impact agents and their clients.

No. 2: Houston real estate defies second year of pandemic, prepares for 2022

HAR Chair Jennifer Wauhob discussed HAR’s work with local government to declare real estate an essential service during the pandemic, and looked forward to the aftermath of the pandemic housing boom.

No. 1: A 2022 real estate forecast

“Expect strong housing demand to continue and prices to increase, although both will likely moderate over the next 12 months,” wrote NAR President Leslie Rouda Smith.