April 30, 2025

REALTORS® advocate for property rights, fair housing, and strong communities—all of which are shaped by public policy. Being registered and ready to vote is one of the most direct ways to have an impact.

Pennsylvania’s primary election is May 20, 2025. Now is the time to check your voter registration status and to make sure your pertinent information is up to date such as your name, address, and party affiliation.

Reminder: Only voters registered as Democrats or Republicans can vote for party nominees in the primary. But all registered voters may vote if there are ballot questions, constitutional amendments, or special elections in their district.

Whether you plan to vote by mail or vote at your polling place, you can update your information or change your party affiliation by Monday, May 5, 2025, for changes to take effect before the primary.

Contact your county board of elections for ballot information: vote.pa.gov/County.

If you are unsure about your voter registration status, visit vote.pa.gov/Status.

For more information about voting and elections in PA, visit vote.pa.gov.

The 2024–2026 Pennsylvania real estate license renewal cycle is underway. On May 15, 2025, The Association of REALTORS® School (ARS) will release its calendar of required and elective courses. To help students look ahead, the ARS® has released its digital course catalog, outlining upcoming required and elective courses.  

The current renewal period began on June 1, 2024, and ends on May 31, 2026. 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.

Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® is now accepting applications for the 2025 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 communities.

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.

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 in October, where they will receive an award and a certificate to the Association of REALTORS® School, further supporting their professional development & education.

Applications are open through end of business today, April 30, 2025. Click here to learn more and apply.

On April 30th at 10:00am, The Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania is offering this free webinar for nonprofit housing providers on the Fair Housing Act and Title VI protections for federally funded activities titled: Fair Housing for Shelters and Non-profit Housing Agencies.

This training covers the following topics:
Fair Housing Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Discriminatory Treatment under the Fair Housing Act,
Disability Issues including Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications, Assistance Animals,
HUD Guidance on Criminal Records,
HUD Guidance on Harassment,
Limited English Proficiency Language Access Requirements Under Title VI,
Practical Considerations for Providers of HUD Funded Housing and Services, &
Best Practices for Compliance.

Click here to add this to your calendar and register. 

The Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania (HECP) is the nation’s oldest fair housing agency. A nonprofit civil rights organization and HUD designated Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organization, HECP has worked since 1956 to educate and advocate for equal access to quality, affordable housing.

Recently, one of our members experienced a land scam. This article serves as a reminder that real estate professionals can be targeted by fraudulent schemes. As these scams continue to surface, it’s critical to stay informed and take proactive measures to protect yourself and your clients.

The National Association of REALTORS® noted that these types of scams are steadily increasing as scammers create elaborate schemes to dupe potential buyers, property owners and real estate professionals. NAR notes certain red flags should raise concern for real estate agents when the potential client:

To help members recognize and avoid falling victim to these scams, knowledge is the best tool. We urge our members to advise caution when dealing with individuals attempting to sell vacant land if they avoid in-person meetings or insist on highly specific communication methods. Remember that all members of Tri-County have access to a free FOREWARN account for instant due diligence on prospective clients.
In seconds, with as little information as a phone number or name, members can verify a prospect’s identity, criminal records, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, address history, and property records all in one place.

For the full article featured on PAR's JustListed Blog, click here.

Downingtown Area School District (DASD) has announced a public hearing regarding the potential sale of district-owned property in Uwchlan Township. The 240-acre property is located along Lionville Station Road and is currently home to three dilapidated homes and four deteriorating farm structures. The property is divided between two zoning districts, with about 225 acres in the Planned Industrial Commercial (PIC) District and 15 acres in the Rural Residential (RR) District. DASD is seeking court approval to sell the property to Rockwell Downingtown LLC for a sum of $64 million. The sale is proposed under the terms outlined in an agreement of sale, which will be presented at the hearing. The hearing is set to take place on Thursday, May 29, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W. Market St. in West Chester. More information on the sale of the property, known as the Siemens/Lionville Station Farm land parcel, can be found on the DASD website.

Source: Daily Local; 4/21/2025

May 1st, May 7th, May 21st, May 28th | 9:00am-4:30pm (each day)
Real Estate Office Management (Broker Required)
Association of REALTORS School, Malvern

May 6th| 11:00am-12:30pm
Media Training for the Modern REALTOR® 
Hybrid 

May 15th | 1:00pm-2:00pm 
Creating a CMA in Bright MLS I Virtual Webinar
Virtual Webinar

May 21st | 4:00am-6:00pm
Developer’s Forum and Happy Hour – Ambler Yards
Station Partners at Ambler Yards

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

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