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.

MIAMI Realtors launching new Young Professionals Network global event in Dubai

Miami YPN is proud to announce that it will be hosting its first YPN Global Congress in February in Dubai.

MIAMI Realtors, innovative pioneers addressing housing affordability

MIAMI Realtors built a container home to study the barriers to construction and affordability.

Overcoming Adversity: The recovery and growth of the Women’s Council of REALTORS®

COVID was a setback for many associations, but it offered the Women’s Council of REALTORS® the opportunity to get creative and dig deep to find ways to connect meaningfully with members across the country.

Housing assistance on the way for Hometown Heroes and low-income Floridians

“The actions of the Florida Legislature this year will go a long way in helping to ease the state’s affordable housing crisis, but there is still significant progress that needs to be made.” — Christina Pappas, 2022 President, Florida REALTORS®

AREAA fostering progress through greater accessibility

“The AAPI community is undergoing a period of rapid growth, in sheer numbers and in cultural impact … At AREAA, we are proud and humbled to play our part in fostering progress that will lead to greater accessibility and opportunity for the growing AAPI community.” — Tim Hur, president of the Asian Real Estate Association of America

MIAMI Realtors creating global business opportunities for members, enhancing South Florida’s global exposure

Diversity and globalism are in Miami’s DNA, and it is also central to our mission at the MIAMI Association of Realtors.

Broward County closes out record-breaking year

Broward County set a record for the most annual home sales in November, according to the MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Palm Beach luxury market hot commodity for foreign buyers

With global vaccinations rising and unstable political situations around the world, the luxury real estate market in South Florida — particularly Palm Beach County — is seeing an increase in foreign homebuyers.

Miami-Dade County posts best November sales month in history

Miami-Dade County saw its best November sales month in history as existing condo sales surged double digits for the 14th consecutive month. 

MIAMI: Fed’s decision to raise mortgage rates should ease housing price growth

The Federal Reserve’s plan to raise rates and end its bond-buying program will accelerate demand for housing in the short-term, eventually putting downward pressure on median home prices, according to a press release from the MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI). 

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,” writes incoming NAR President Leslie Rouda Smith.

South Florida Agent’s top 5 Association News items from 2021

In 2021, our guest contributors shed light on critical topics, including real estate commissions, barriers to homeownership and what’s ahead for 2022.

NAR applauds President Biden’s nomination of FHFA director

The National Association of REALTORS®  applauded President Joe Biden’s nomination of acting Federal Housing Finance Agency director Sandra Thompson to serve in a permanent capacity.. “Her talents and experience will benefit the enterprises, homeowners and home buyers and the mortgage-financing ecosystem,” NAR President Leslie Rouda Smith said in a press release.

NAR donated nearly 3,500 meals to Americans in last six months

As part of an ongoing relationship with the Food Recovery Network (FRN), the National Association of Realtors provided roughly 3,475 meals to Americans in the past six months, according to a press release. 

Record-breaking home sales year boosting South Florida economy: Miami dollar volume totals $7.4 billion in 3Q 2021

“South Florida real estate sales were surging before the pandemic, but the pandemic accelerated the demand for local housing and made 2021 a historic year.” — Jennifer Wollmann, President of the Miami Association of REALTORS®

NAR Travel Club to provide travel discounts to members

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has partnered with Panorama Travel Solutions to offer exclusive travel deals and discounts through the NAR Travel Club.

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