AHPs

The U.S. Department of Labor is tapping the real estate industry for more information that could bolster its guidance for a national association health plan, even as the rule continues to face legal challenges.

National Association of REALTORS® CEO Bob Goldberg, along with eight other association executives, met with Acting Labor Secretary Patrick Pizzella on Thursday to discuss a host of issues impacting the nation’s 1.3 million REALTORS®. Goldberg specifically highlighted NAR’s support for AHPs and the Labor Department as the department defends its rule in court.  Read More

June 2019 Housing Minute

Both pending and existing home sales rose on a month over month basis in May.  Click Here

Affordable Housing

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 25, 2019

PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP IS TEARING DOWN RED TAPE IN ORDER TO BUILD MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

"We're lifting up forgotten communities, creating exciting new opportunities, and helping every American find their path to the American Dream" – President Donald J. Trump

NAR Midyear 2019 Recap

The REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington D.C. have become a mainstay on our WAV Group travel calendar. I guess that is why we still refer to it as “Midyear.” The meetings provide a dual opportunity to gain insight into the important policy issues and the ability to spend some face-to-face time with clients.  Read More

May 2019 Housing MInute

Pending and existing home sales declined slightly in April, while inventory continues to increase.  Click Here

2019 Meridian Star Readers' Choice

We are pleased to acknowledge the following Members and affiliates who placed in the 2019 Meridian Star Reader's Choice.

Thad Cochran

The Mississippi REALTORS®️ send their heartfelt condolences to the family of Senator Thad Cochran. 

There's no I in the word REALTOR

As leaders of Associations and MLSs, it is imperative that every Board member, CEO and Association Executive remember their core goal – to help REALTORS® thrive for the long haul by arming them with the best information, service, and support we can.  Read More

Preach to the Converted

The real estate industry has been led astray by advertising portals. Today, there seems to be a shift happening in syndication strategy, MLS strategy, advertising strategy, and CRM strategy that puts brokers and agents back on course– and it’s about time. Let me share this perspective with you.