April 15, 2026

Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® continues to help members communicate the latest real estate market conditions with a set of Monthly Residential Market Statistics for area counties and their respective school districts. Note that these monthly statistics cover all school districts in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Philadelphia, and select Berks County & New Castle County school districts are also available.

The reports are updated between the 10th and the 12th of the month for the previous month’s statistics. If you have questions or requests, please contact Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® Director of Marketing and Communications, Lauren Davis.

Starting in 2026, Tri-County Suburban has expanded our reporting to now include Attached/Townhouse data in each. Local Market Insight Report in addition to Detached and Attached home types. This will provide members with a more complete and accurate view of the market. As buyer demand, affordability considerations, and housing inventory continue to evolve, Attached/Townhouse properties represent a growing segment of the market. Incorporating this data offers a clearer picture of pricing trends, inventory levels, and sales activity across all residential property types, ensuring our members have the most comprehensive insights possible to guide client conversations. You'll find this data on the 5th page of each Local Market Insight Report for each county, and school district.

An assortment of reports is also available to Bright MLS subscribers at BrightMLS.com such as a monthly Market Report, and a Marketing ToolKit to coincide. The Philadelphia Metro March 2026 Housing Market Report will also offer monthly market data in that region with infographics, charts, and more. Tri-County's major counties (Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery) are included in this report. For more detailed report, once logged into Bright MLS, click the "Market" tab and choose the "Market Statistics Report" button in the drop-down menu to access various reports.

REALTORS® play an important role in advocating for property rights, fair housing, and strong communities—issues that are often shaped by public policy. One of the most effective ways to have a voice in those decisions is by ensuring you are registered and prepared to vote.

Pennsylvania’s primary election is scheduled for May 19, 2026. Now is a good time to confirm that your voter registration is active and that your information such as your name, address, and party affiliation, is accurate and up to date.

You can check your registration status at:
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx

If you need to register to vote or update your information, you can do so online through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s voter services portal.

Keep in mind that Pennsylvania’s primary elections are closed primaries, meaning only voters registered as Democrats or Republicans may vote for their party’s nominees. However, all registered voters may participate if there are ballot questions, constitutional amendments, or special elections in their district.

The deadline to register, update your voter information, or change your party affiliation before the primary is Monday, May 4, 2026.

Whether you plan to vote by mail or in person on Election Day, you can contact your county board of elections for ballot information and additional guidance. Note that May 12, 2026 is the last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot.

For more details about voting and elections in Pennsylvania, visit vote.pa.gov.

Electronic signature platforms have become an essential part of the modern real estate workflow, enabling agents and clients to complete agreements securely and efficiently from anywhere. Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® is pleased to reaffirm that we have renewed our agreement with DocuSign and will continue to offer this valuable tool as a member benefit.

Consistency and stability in transaction tools are critical. In a fast-moving and often unpredictable industry, maintaining trusted systems helps REALTORS® focus on serving clients and managing transactions without disruption.

By continuing our partnership with DocuSign, Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® remains committed to providing members with a widely-recognized, reliable solution that supports their business every day.

We will continue to monitor industry tools and technologies while prioritizing solutions that offer reliability, security, and ease of use for our membership.

Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® is now accepting applications for the 2026 Leadership Development Program (LDP), an initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of real estate leaders. This immersive experience provides REALTOR® members with the tools, training, and confidence to take on influential roles within the industry and their community.

Throughout June and July, participants will engage in specialized in-person workshops at the Association office in Malvern, led by industry experts. The curriculum covers essential leadership skills, including strategies for overcoming workplace challenges, the role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership, the impact of diversity and inclusion, mastering negotiation techniques in today’s evolving market, and developing dynamic public speaking skills. Exact dates for each session in the curriculum can be found on the application.

Upon completing all five sessions, participants will present to Association leadership and past LDP graduates, showcasing their growth and insights.

Graduates will be honored at the Annual Membership Meeting, held in October, where they will receive awards and a certificate to the Association of REALTORS® School to further support their professional development & education.

Applications are open through April 30, 2026. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the deadline. Click here to learn more and apply.

Throughout April, we will highlight insights from recent graduates like Curt Easton, an Affiliate Member and graduate of the 2025 LDP class.

Our YouTube series, Leadership Development Program features both instructors and alumni as they share their perspectives, experiences, and key takeaways from the program.

All members are encouraged to apply. 

If you haven’t started your continuing education yet, there’s still time—and an easy way to get everything you need in one purchase.

The MCE Season Pass is still available and offers unlimited access to all qualifying continuing education classes from the date of purchase through May 31, 2026. For just $125, members can attend as many classes as needed to complete their requirements before the deadline.

Whether you prefer to spread your classes out or complete your credits more quickly, the Season Pass provides the flexibility to learn on your schedule while ensuring you meet Pennsylvania’s continuing education requirements.

For students who prefer self-paced online options to complete PA continuing education, the School has also partnered with an online course provider, LEAP Online. Students can browse these courses here. To help seasoned REALTORS® get to the finish line this renewal cycle, the Association of REALTORS® School is offering 25% off select course packages through May 31, 2026 for those who choose to complete their continuing education through LEAP Online using the provided discount code below.

All licensees must complete 14 hours of continuing education before renewing, and agents may only renew after their broker has done so.

For a full calendar of Accredited courses, click here.

For all things continuing education, including requirements, first-time renewal information, and more, click here.

Completed your license renewal education?  Don't forget to apply to renew your license through the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission by May 31, 2026. 

“For many homeowners, the need for more space arrives long before the desire to move,” says Jon Grishpul, co-CEO of GreatBuildz. “Home additions have become one of the most practical ways to gain space, improve comfort and increase property value without starting over in a new location.” 

Here are six types of home additions and accompanying considerations to make.  

But first: Wet vs. Dry Additions 

“One of the most important distinctions in home additions is whether a project is considered a dry addition or a wet addition,” Grishpul notes. “Dry additions include spaces such as bedrooms, living rooms, offices or sunrooms that do not require plumbing. These additions are generally less expensive, because they avoid water lines, drains and complex waterproofing requirements.” 

“Wet additions include kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms, which add cost due to plumbing work, additional permits and stricter building code requirements. Knowing which category your project falls into is one of the most reliable ways to estimate overall expense early in the planning process.” 

To read the full article, visit PAR's JustListed Blog.

The Suburban Realtors Alliance recently received a complaint regarding Ridley Township’s use and occupancy application, which includes language requiring sidewalks, curbs and driveway aprons to be completed before a certificate of occupancy is issued, a provision the Alliance says conflicts with Pennsylvania law. The Alliance noted it has received similar reports from Realtors dating back to 2017 and frequently informs municipalities that the Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act (MCOCA) prohibits local governments from requiring repairs to interior or exterior property conditions identified during inspections as a condition of issuing a use and occupancy certificate. The Alliance urges Realtors encountering such issues in Ridley Township to contact our staff at sra@suburbanrealtorsalliance.com or 610-981-9000.

April 16th | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ethics in Real Estate
Virtual via Zoom

April 16th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
PA Req Fair Housing Education 2024-2026
Virtual via Zoom

April 21st & April 22nd (two-day course) | 9:00am-4:30pm (both days)
Real World Real Estate (First-Time Renewal)
Association of REALTORS® School, Malvern

April 23rd | 9:00am - 12:00pm
The Art of Real Estate Documentation: Mastering Standard Forms
Association of REALTORS® School, Malvern

April 23rd | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Epic Homebuyer Experience
Association of REALTORS® School, Malvern

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