June 4, 2025

How do international trade policies and tariffs affect the local real estate market? Join speaker Dr. Kevin Gillen for an insightful webinar breaking down how tariffs on goods—like lumber, steel, and appliances—can influence construction costs, home prices, and housing supply. On June 26th; 10:00am – 11:00am via Zoom, Suburban REALTORS Alliance will host a webinar breaking down the often-overlooked influence of global economic policy on housing affordability.

This program is free and open to all members of Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® and Bucks County Association of REALTORS®.

Although this is a free webinar, registration is required.
🔗 Register now: https://tcsr.realtor/events/tariffswebinar/
Registration for this webinar is exclusively through Zoom. All reminders and meeting will come from Zoom directly. 

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 10:00am - 3:00pm, Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® and the RPAC Fundraising Committee will host the Annual RPAC Telethon. Members are encouraged to participate in the Telethon by volunteering to contact fellow members and secure their RPAC investments. Volunteers will be provided with lunch, and those who obtain 10 investments or more, will earn a
$75 certificate towards education at the Association’s School. (Certificates can be used towards the purchase of The MCE Season Pass.) All members are encouraged to respond to outreach efforts on the day of the Telethon by investing in RPAC.

Everyone who makes any investment on June 10th via the Telethon or through their portal, will be entered to win a $500 Visa gift card. Winner will be selected and notified of their winnings by Association leadership in the days post event.

The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) plays a vital role in electing candidates who support and advocate for homeownership atall levels of government regardless of party affiliation. RPAC is a key benefit of REALTOR® membership, providing essential advocacy to protect the interests of real estate professionals and homeowners alike. The support of RPAC is crucial for safeguarding the real estate industry, clients, and the bottom line of REALTOR® members.

For more information, to volunteer at the 2025 RPAC Telethon, or questions about investments, please contact VP of Operations, Mike Carlin.

The Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® proudly recognized Dominic Cardone on his induction into Level 2 of the NAR RPAC Hall of Fame, as well as Randy Myer, and Joe Tarantino on their inductions into the National Association of REALTORS® RPAC Hall of Fame.

Be sure to visit Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® 2025 RPAC Advocacy Dashboard  for all things RPAC. We are proud to have exceeded our Fair Share Goal so far this year, with 11 major investors so far. We look forward to announcing our major investors, presidents circle members, NAR and PAR Hal of Fame Investors and more as we move through 2025. 

We’re proud to have members who make us an annual award-winning association, consistently recognized for outstanding RPAC investments that help advance and protect the real estate profession.

Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® is teaming up with the Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS® and NEXUS Association of REALTORS® to bring members an inspiring, business-boosting webinar from one of the most respected voices in the industry: Matthew Ferrara. This webinar, is being offered to members of Tri-County at NJ member pricing.

You’ve Got This! promises to be a dynamic session where Matthew will guide agents through how to strengthen mindset and create a personal mantra for success, build a sustainable sales strategy that keeps listings moving, discover 2 simple weekly actions that can drive a $20–40M pipeline, and shift marketing strategy using optimistic, storytelling-based techniques.

Thursday, June 12 | 🕐 1:00 – 2:00 PM
💻 Live via Zoom
💲 $15 for Members 
🔗 Register Here! (Members will receive 2 confirmations, one from ACE confirming registration, another confirmation directly via Zoom.)

Whether you're looking to refresh your mindset, energize your business, or elevate your marketing, this session delivers the tools and motivation to make it happen. We hope you’ll take advantage of this incredible opportunity to learn from a master mentor in the real estate space. Because —you’ve got this!

Multiple suburbs of Philadelphia made an appearance on Niche’s list of 2025 Best Places to Live in America. Niche ranked places across the country based on several key factors, including location, quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics and access to amenities. Below are the Philly suburbs that made the top 50:

3. Chesterbrook 

The third best place to live in 2025, Niche also named Chesterbrook the No. 1 Best Suburb to Live in America, No. 1 Best Place to Live in Pennsylvania and No. 1 Best Place to Raise a Family in America. 

The Chester County suburb has a population of 5,439, and most residents (64%) own their homes. Chesterbrook’s array of restaurants, coffee shops and parks offer residents many things to do, and the public schools are highly rated. 

According to Niche, the median home value in Chesterbrook is $432,300, and the median rent is $2,618 per month. 

11. Ardmore 

In 11th place, Ardmore also ranks No. 2 on Niche’s Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania. Located in Montgomery County, the suburb has a population of just over 14,000. Ardmore offers an urban suburban feel, with many things to do and many young professionals living there. The suburb’s public schools are also highly rated. 

About 62% of Ardmore residents own their homes, which are valued at a median of $446,300. Niche reports the median rent as $1,680. 

13. Penn Wynne 

At No. 13, Penn Wynne, population 6,220, was also named the No. 3 Best Place to Raise a Family in America. The suburb, which is located in Montgomery County, also offers an urban-suburban feel with many bars, coffee shops, parks and other attractions. Penn Wynne attracts many retirees, and its local public schools are highly rated. 

A significant 84% of residents own their homes in Penn Wynne. The median home value is $532,200, and the median rent is $2,291. 

41. Swarthmore 

Making the top 50, Niche also named Swarthmore as the No. 1 Best Place to Live in Delaware County. The Philly suburb is home to 6,524 residents and also offers various things to do and see. Many young professionals live in Swarthmore, and the suburb is home to Swarthmore College, a private liberal arts institution. Again, the public schools here are highly rated. 

In Swarthmore, 75% of residents own their homes, and the median home value is $557,900. Renters pay a median of $1,493 per month. 

For the full article by HouseLogic, click here.

The clock is ticking on Pennsylvania’s real estate license renewal cycle—and there’s no better time to get ahead.

All Pennsylvania real estate licensees, including salespersons, brokers, and associate brokers, are required to renew their licenses every two years. The current cycle runs from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2026. 14 hours of continuing education (CE) must be completed before the deadline. Why wait?

Starting July 1, the Association of REALTORS® School is kicking off its first round of CE classes for the new renewal period. Whether you’re looking to knock out requirements early, explore trending topics, or just want more flexibility in scheduling, now is the time to plan your path to renewal.

👉 Click here to view the full calendar and register.

Questions? Call the School via 610-560-4900, or email Director of Student Services, Michelle Leister. 

The Trestle Bridge, which stands high above the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek at the border of West Bradford and East Caln townships near Downingtown Borough, has a new owner. On May 21, Chester County commissioners unanimously approved the transfer of the bridge structure and its right-of-way from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to the county. The purchase price was $1. The county will now have the opportunity to join the unused railroad bed that runs across the bridge with the Chester Valley Trail to the east. The trail currently runs from the Schuylkill River Trail in Montgomery County west to the West Whiteland Municipal campus on Commerce Drive in Exton.
Source: Daily Times; 5/28/2025

June 12th | 4:00pm-6:00pm 
REALTOR® Happy Hour and Affiliate Expo | Fox Barn at Twenty9
Fox Barn at Twenty9

June 17th | 11:00am-12:30pm
Anatomy of a House – Free Seminar (SOLD OUT)
Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® (In-Person Only)

June 19th | 1:00pm-2:00pm
New Listing Submission in Bright MLS I Virtual Webinar
Virtual via Bright MLS

July 1st | 9:00am-12:00pm
Delaware Statutory Trusts: A 1031 Exchange Replacement Property Option
Association of REALTORS® School, Malvern

July 1st | 1:00pm-4:00pm
Contracts and the Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale for Residential Real Estate
Association of REALTORS® School, Malvern

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