January 8, 2025

Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® Commercial Chapter is excited to welcome Dr. Kevin C. Gillen, Ph.D. on February 6, 2025 for this special event to be held in the Association’s classroom in Malvern, PA - Market Forecast and Economic Insights.

In 2025, the commercial real estate sector faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities shaped by economic shifts, technological advancements, and changing consumer and business needs. Dr. Gillen will provide insight for CRE Professionals looking to understand and thrive in a rapidly shifting market. With a background in urban economics, real estate finance and public policy, Dr. Gillen’s research and consulting practice is concentrated in applied work in the analysis of real estate developments and operation of real estate markets, including their fiscal, economic and financial implications. This work is deployed in advising both public and private sector entities on the costs/benefits of public policy options, as well as the design and implementation of local and regional economic development strategies. His research on urban economic issues appears in numerous publications and is cited in various policy applications.

Dr. Gillen’s research has been cited by the Financial Times, the Wall St. Journal, New York Times, Bloomberg News, The Bond Buyer, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News, The Philadelphia Citizen, Philadelphia Magazine and NBC. He has testified multiple times on matters of real estate trends and related public policy issues to Philadelphia City Council, the Pennsylvania State Legislature and the U.S. Congress.

The event will open with registration, lunch and networking from 11:15am – 12:00pm. Dr. Gillen's presentation will begin promptly at 12:00pm. This event is open to everyone, is free for Tri-County Commercial Chapter Members, $25 for Tri-County Members, and $40 for Non-Members.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain exclusive market insights and equip yourself with strategies to navigate current challenges, leverage future opportunities and build valuable connections with peers and influencers.

For member registration, click here.

For non-member registration, please call 610-480-5600, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

PAR’s successful 2023-2024 legislative session was capped by the passage of its priority bill, Senate Bill 1173 (Stefano, R-Fayette), which addressed residential wholesaling.  
 
REALTOR® members from across the commonwealth had urged PAR to act on the practice by making calls to the PAR Legal Hotline, reaching out to members of the Legislative Committee and speaking at the PAR Legislative Feedback Panel. PAR’s Legislative Committee responded by creating a task force to draft recommendations to address the topic and ultimately directed staff to draft legislation and work with the legislature to enact law.  
 
Under the leadership of PAR Legislative Committee Chair and District Vice President Glenn Yoder, the committee elevated the task to priority status, which signaled the association’s urgency to address the issue.  
 
PAR’s advocacy department worked to identify a legislator to serve as its prime sponsor. This legislator needed to be a REALTOR® champion and have the passion, clout and team to statutorily define and address wholesaling, which did not have a formal definition prior to 2024. Chairman Pat Stefano (R-Fayette) of the Pennsylvania Senate’s Professional Licensure Committee heeded the call. His legislation, amplified by hundreds of REALTORS® who participated in PAR’s 2024 REALTOR® Day on the Hill, helped SB 1173 break through the first divided government in 14 years. It went through the entire legislative process and was sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro in a total of 28 session days, receiving the positive vote of every legislator except for one.  

For the full article on PAR's Just Listed Blog, click here.

Chairman Pat Stefano (R-Fayette) of the Pennsylvania Senate’s Professional Licensure Committee's legislation, amplified by hundreds of REALTORS® who participated in PAR’s 2024 REALTOR® Day on the Hill, helped SB 1173 break through the first divided government in 14 years.

Annually, Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® members are invoiced for their REALTOR® membership. The Association continues to provide the most benefits for your dues dollars while helping you contain your expenses. 

The final deadline for 2025 dues payment is January 31st, 2025.

As you consider your dues options for 2025, please click here for full information on the payment options or here to access a helpful chart.

How You Can Pay:
(1) Online anytime via Tri-County's Secure Online Portal.
(2) By phone Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm. 610-560-4800 
(3) By check: Mail to 1 Country View Road, Suite 201, Malvern PA 19355. If remitting a check in-person or via mail, please make your check payable to "TCSR".

Questions on membership renewal? Please contact Tri-County Suburban’s Accounting Manager, Tara Lacey, or call the Association office at 610-560-4800.

Now is the perfect time to invest in your professional development and stand out in a competitive market by earning a designation! The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is a must-have for REALTORS® dedicated to excelling in their work with buyers and providing exceptional service.

Working with buyers requires specialized skills, and the ABR® course equips you with the expertise to guide clients through every step of the home-buying process. From understanding buyer needs to navigating complex transactions, this designation helps you build trust, communicate effectively, and deliver a seamless experience. With the ABR® designation, you’ll enhance your credibility, strengthen client relationships, and gain the competitive edge to stand out in today’s market.

Click on the flyer below for details and registration. 
Designation courses offered through the Association of REALTORS® School remain at a discounted rate of $189.00 (normally $235).

Convenience is crucial for today’s busy agents. That’s why we offer a number of integrated tools that can be quickly accessed directly from Bright. SkySlope Offers is one of them. This easy-to-use offer management solution is included as part of your Bright subscription—and it’s accessible in seconds from Listing Management.

Learn more: BrightMLS.com/SkySlope.

County property taxes in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties will increase in 2025. Property tax rates are measured in millage, with one mill being worth $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

Chester County commissioners approved a $730 million budget for 2025 with a property tax rate of 5.164 mills — a 13.4% increase over 2024. 

Delaware County Council approved a $396.5 million operating budget with a 23% tax increase, raising the tax rate to 3.873 mills. 

Montgomery County commissioners approved a $610.9 million 2025 budget with a property tax rate of 5.642 mills — a 9% increase over 2024 — including 5.252 mills for the general fund and 0.39 mills for Montgomery County Community College.

For more information, please visit Suburban REALTORS® Alliance via their website.

January 10th | 8:15am-9:30am 
Commercial/Industrial Marketing Exchange – Hybrid – With Guest Speaker Margo McDonnell, 1031 Corp.
Association of REALTORS® School, Malvern & Virtual Via Zoom

January 16th | 1:00pm-2:00pm 
BrightMLS Buyer Tools I Virtual Webinar
Virtual Webinar

January 16th | 5:00pm-8:00pm 
2025 Board of Directors Installation
Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club

January 23rd | 9:00am-4:30pm 
At Home with Diversity (AHWD) (Fulfills Required 2 Hrs in Fair Housing PA 2024-2026 Renewal) 
Association of REALTORS® School, Malvern

February 6th | 11:15am-1:00pm 
Commercial Real Estate 2025: Market Forecast and Economic Insights
Association of REALTORS® School, Malvern

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Malvern, PA 19355