Our monthly association news column features insights from the leaders of local, statewide and national real estate organizations. These were the articles that generated the most buzz online in 2024.

No. 1 – Why the housing affordability crisis should be priority No. 1 this election season

Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, urged readers to support candidates who prioritize housing during the 2024 election cycle.

No. 2 – NWMLS offers tools and resources to enhance broker marketing strategies

Tara Marino, director of communications and training for the Northwest MLS, outlined some of the organization’s tools for agents in our August column

No. 3 – Buyer’s agents play a vital role in growing homeownership

In July, Nora Aguirre, president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, highlighted the importance of buyer’s agents.

No. 4 – Women’s Council of REALTORS®: Empowering women in real estate leadership

Empowering women in real estate was the topic of our October association news story, penned by Washington Women’s Council of REALTORS® President Jennifer Shupe.

No. 5 – A mantra for longevity in real estate: You can’t make everyone happy — you’re not pizza

In November, Jeff Berger, founder of the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, shared some “golden nuggets” to better your business.