Our monthly association news column features insights from the leaders of local, statewide and national real estate organizations. These were the articles that generated the most buzz online in 2025.
No. 1 – From search to showing: How the MLS drives Houston real estate
In August, Paige Martin, chair of the Houston Association of REALTORS’® MLS Advisory Group, shared insights on the local listing service and the value it provides to users.
In our final Association News column of the year, HAR Chief Economist Ted Jones explained how Houston rebounded to a post-pandemic “normal.”
No. 3 – Houston housing market poised for growth in 2025
Shortly after his installation as president of HAR, Shae Cottar offered a prediction for a prosperous Houston real estate market in 2025.
No. 4 – Real estate derives its value from water: Why Texas Realtors support Proposition 4
In a special edition, Brandon Alderete, director of political affairs for Texas REALTORS®, spoke in defense of State Proposition 4 — and it became one of our most-read articles of the year.
No. 5 – NAMB: Fighting for brokers, consumers and the future of mortgage lending
Also among the top Association News articles of the year was this feature from Valerie Saunders, chief executive strategist for the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.