- Monthly Market Statistics for May 2025 Available on TCSR Website
- The MCE Season Pass is Back, Unlimited *Standard CE Classes Begin July 1st!
- NAR Legislative Meetings Recap
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‘Pig Butchering’: U.S. Secret Service Warns NAR of Crypto Scam Targeting Agents
- NAR Narrows Code of Ethics to Professional Conduct, Removes ‘Hate Speech,’ Defines ‘Harassment’
- LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance: 3 Ways to Show Your Support for the Community During Pride Month
- SRA: Spring-Ford Final Budget Raises School Taxes By 5%
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Calendar of Events
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Monthly Market Statistics for May 2025 Available on TCSR Website |
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Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® continues to provide members with the latest real estate market conditions through our Monthly Residential Market Statistics, now expanding to include bordering school districts (Brandywine, Christina, & Red Clay Consolidated) within New Castle County! This addition enhances the comprehensive data already offered for school districts in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, as well as Philadelphia and select Berks County districts. With many Pennsylvania REALTORS® maintaining reciprocal licenses in Delaware, this update ensures our members have the insights they need to serve clients across state lines.
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.
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. Once logged into their site, click the "Market" tab and choose the "Market Statistics Report" button in the drop-down menu to access various reports. For shareable graphics, click the images throughout this piece, or visit our Facebook page!
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The MCE Season Pass is Back, Unlimited Standard CE Classes Begin July 1st! |
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The MCE Season Pass from the Association of REALTORS® School (ARS) is your all-access ticket to fulfilling Pennsylvania real estate license renewal requirements for the 2024–2026 cycle. Available for purchase through your Secure Member Portal, the MCE Season Pass allows you to register for, and attend UNLIMITED standard continuing education (CE) courses —both required and elective—between July 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026, for a one-time fee of $125!
All Tri-County members are eligible to purchase the MCE Season Pass. Classes begin July 1, and there are options to fit every schedule and learning style. To make planning easier, you can sort the class calendar by tags such as “Required," "Elective," "Virtual,"
and more. Whether you’re looking for a specific topic or want to complete your required hours, it’s easy to find what you need.
Want to know what CE you need for license renewal? The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission requires all real estate licensees (including brokers and associate brokers) to complete 14 hours of education each renewal period.
Continuing education requirements vary depending on when your license was issued and whether this is your first renewal cycle. Visit our CE requirements page for all the details!
The more classes you attend, the more you save!
WITH THE MCE SEASON PASS:
Tuition for 14 hours of standard continuing education is $125.
Then you can take additional electives at no extra cost!
WITHOUT THE MCE SEASON PASS:
Tuition for 14 hours of standard continuing education on average costs $210.
($75 in required courses + $135 in elective courses)
That is a savings of at least $85!!!
Your investment in taking classes through the Association means your transcripts are always available in your member portal —and your dues dollars stay low.
Visit tcsr.realtor/mcepass for inclusions, exclusions, and more.
Contact 610-560-4900 with questions.
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This year’s NAR Legislative Meetings weren’t just about policies and panels — they were about people. From strategy sessions and economic insights to advocacy, every moment reinforced one message: Only a REALTOR® can do this.
📊 Real estate makes up 25% of the U.S. GDP. That’s not just a statistic — it’s a call to action.
💬 Whether in RPAC celebrations, regional caucuses, or FPC Advocacy sessions, we showed up as leaders, learners, and advocates — proud to shape the future of our profession.
Follow Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® on social media to see your fellow REALTORS® in action — connecting, learning, leading, and making a difference.
Proud to serve. Proud to represent. Proud to be REALTORS®.
The REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, hosted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), are annual events where thousands of REALTORS® converge in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the real estate profession and industry. These meetings involve legislative activities, Capitol Hill visits, forums, and educational sessions to address key issues impacting real estate.
Commentary & photos courtesy of Michael Howell, 2025 Chairman.
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| ‘Pig Butchering’: U.S. Secret Service Warns NAR of Crypto Scam Targeting Agents |
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If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is.
During an MLS Forum at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Legislative Meetings, Senior Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs Charlie Lee touched on just that, warning real estate professionals of a new cryptocurrency scam called ‘Pig Butchering.’
The U.S. Secret Service is aware of at least 40 real estate professionals who have fallen victim to this cryptocurrency scam.
“It is likely to grow, and we just want to alert all of you of this scam, so that you can make sure that your members are aware and your colleagues are aware,” Lee said, addressing the ballroom packed with real estate professionals.
To read the full article via RISMedia, click here.
All Tri-County members & Bright MLS subscribers receive free RISMedia Premiere accounts via Bright MLS.
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NAR Narrows Code of Ethics to Professional Conduct, Removes ‘Hate Speech,’ Defines ‘Harassment’ |
The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors approved a 2026 budget with no dues increase and passed a Professional Standards Recommendation to clarify language in NAR Code of Ethics Standard of Practice 10-5, which prohibits harassment of any person or persons protected under Article 10 of the Code. The new language provides a more specific definition of ‘harassment’ and reduces Article 10’s, along with the entire Code of Ethics‘, application only to instances in which REALTORS® operate in a professional capacity.
A day earlier, the Executive Committee approved another Professional Standards change, revising language for Policy Statement 29 designed to ensure state and local associations can fairly and consistently enforce the Code of Ethics.
Learn more about the changes.
Read the revised Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
These changes occurred during the annual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings held in Washington, DC where NAR members meet with Capitol Hill representatives to actively advance the real estate market through public policy.
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LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance: 3 Ways to Show Your Support for the Community During Pride Month |
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Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® is proud to partner with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance during Pride Month to uplift and support the LGBTQ+ community within our industry. Don’t miss these 3 opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate:
Eastern PA Pride Mixers – Two Days, Two Cities!
Network with fellow professionals and allies in a welcoming, vibrant environment.
Bethlehem: Thursday, June 12th | 5–7 PM | Edge Restaurant
RSVP here or use the QR Code on the flyer above.
Philadelphia: Wednesday, June 18th | 5–7 PM | Franky Bradley’s
Light refreshments provided thanks to Coldwell Banker Town & Country Properties.
RSVP here or use the QR code on the flyer above.
💻 Free Lunch & Learn: “Meeting LGBTQ+ Clients Where They’re At”
Join the Alliance and Temple Real Estate Institute on June 25 at 12 PM via Zoom for a valuable session with speaker Laura Seaman. Learn how to better serve LGBTQ+ clients with empathy, inclusivity, and professionalism.
Register here.
All are welcome.
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SRA: Spring-Ford Final Budget Raises School Taxes By 5%
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The Spring-Ford Area School Board voted 6-3 to adopt a $215 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year that will raise property taxes by 5.14%. The district’s millage rate was set at 34.1855 mills, which amounts to an increase of $167 per $100,000 of assessed property value. District administrators pointed to ongoing challenges, including rising cyber and charter school tuition costs, health insurance expenses and a growing number of commercial real estate assessment appeals that have negatively impacted district revenue. District officials reminded residents that it participates in the state’s property tax and rent rebate program, which provides financial relief to eligible senior citizens, widows, widowers, and individuals with disabilities who have fixed or limited incomes. More information can be found on the district’s business office page.
Source: Pottstown Mercury; 6/2/2025
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