Association News

Real estate associations support brokers in a number of ways, many of which take place behind the scenes. What’s happening at your local association? How are they serving their members? This monthly feature, penned by association leaders, offers the inside scoop on how associations small and large are helping to improve the industry.

Keeping our eyes and minds wide open at HAR

HAR leadership created a Diversity & Inclusion task force to ensure equity and fairness are applied to all aspects of HAR’s business model.

Texas REALTORS® officially supports five state constitutional amendments. You should, too.

Texas REALTORS® is supporting five amendments on the November ballot.

Standing firm in the face of disaster: The REALTORS® Relief Foundation impact

NAR’s Realtor Relief Foundation garners financial support throughout the year, enabling them to act maximum impact when natural disaster strikes, explains RRF President Michael C. McGrew.

The power of HAR’s advocacy

HAR’s Governmental Affairs and Advocacy Department has three main pillars: government relations, member engagement and advocacy education.

Follow the data, play the long game and launch a real estate podcast on YouTube

Jeff Berger, founder of The National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, suggests that YouTube is the platform real estate professionals should focus on.

The impact of YPN for new or experienced Texas Realtors®

For a new real estate agent, the decision to be involved in a group of other professionals or Realtors® can have a major impact on the success of a growing career.

Big things ahead for the Women’s Council of Realtors Houston

The Women’s Council of REALTORS® Houston has an exciting lineup of events that showcase its commitment to education and professional development.

Closing the wealth gap in America. Our time is now!

“Our generation gets to be the one that makes a significant contribution to closing the wealth gap,” writes Nuria Rivera, president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

Texas Realtor of the Year: Joanne Justice

Texas REALTORS® named their 2022 Realtor of the Year this week, selecting Joanne Justice of the Arlington Board of Realtors.

Texas REALTORS® shares plans for upcoming REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol

Representatives from the National Association of REALTORS®’ “Riding with the Brand” tour will accompany Texas REALTORS® to the Texas Capitol in Austin on March 22.

Multigenerational homebuying and mortgage-readiness fueling Latino homeownership rates

“Latinos are more mortgage ready. Latinos have made strides in income and are more educated in the homebuying process,” said Nidia Fromenta Peguero of Century 21 North East in Danvers, Massachusetts. “They don’t want to rent anymore.”

Texas REALTORS® priorities for the 2023 Texas legislative session

As the the 88th Texas Legislature session gets further underway, Texas REALTORS® President Marcus Phipps offers an update on the Texas REALTORS® 2023 legislative priorities.

2023 should mark a return to ‘pre-pandemic normalcy’ for Houston real estate

The early part of the new year can actually be an excellent time to buy a home, as it is quieter, meaning less competition over homes on the market.

Challenges, perseverance and opportunities are on the menu for 2023

Kenny Parcell, the 2023 president of the National Association of REALTORS®, opens up about what’s in store for the coming year.

Texas home prices steady as mortgage rates temper demand

Looking to the coming year, Texas REALTORS® is preparing to once again advocate for property owners during the 88th Texas Legislative Session.

NAGLREP says, “It’s time to dig into your niche”

“Nobody has a crystal ball, but we know markets are changing. It’s time to dig into your niches,” writes Jeff Berger, founder of the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals.

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