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Housing Statistics – January 2025

Housing Statistics – January 25 The number of for sale listings was up 44.2% from one year earlier and up 8.8% from the previous month. The number of sold listings increased 1.9% year over year and decreased 26.5% month over month. The number of under contract listings was up 8.9% compared to previous month and […]

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Honoring Z A: A Trailblazer in Housing and Equality

Zipporah Potter Atkins: Boston’s First Recorded Black Woman Landowner – In 1670, Zipporah Potter Atkins made history as the first recorded African American to own property in Boston. Defying the odds in colonial America, she purchased land in the North End at just 25 years old, retained ownership through marriage, and signed her 1699 sale deed—proving her literacy. Her remarkable story showcases the resilience and agency of free Black individuals in early American history. Learn more about her groundbreaking achievement.

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Southern California Wildfires Drive Housing Price Hikes: What REALTORS® Need to Know

The devastating wildfires that tore through Southern California in early 2025 have triggered significant price hikes in the housing market, posing both challenges and opportunities for REALTORS®. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted emergency measures to curb price gouging, protect homeowners, and expedite rebuilding efforts. Skyrocketing Home Prices and Rental Rates The destruction of

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Honoring Maggie Walker: A Trailblazer in Housing and Equality

At the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®, we are proud to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our industry. We believe that creating a fair and inclusive real estate environment strengthens our profession and helps ensure that homeownership is accessible to all. Throughout history, courageous leaders have paved the way for greater

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Sacramento Association of REALTORS® Makes History with First Indian-Origin President

Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® (SAR) celebrated a historic milestone at its annual Installation Dinner, held on Friday, January 17th at the Mirage Banquet Hall in Sacramento. For the first time in the organization’s 107-year history, SAR has elected an Indian-origin president, Ujjal Singh “Breeze”, to lead its esteemed board of directors

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NAR’s REACH Program Named 2024 Accelerator of the Year by PropTech Outlook

We’re thrilled to share that the National Association of REALTORS®’ REACH technology growth program has been named PropTech Outlook’s 2024 Accelerator of the Year! This award reinforces the vital role REACH plays in driving innovation in real estate and related industries. Created by Second Century Ventures, NAR’s strategic investment arm, REACH is the most active

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SAR Charitable Foundation Welcomes New Board of Directors, Ushering in a New Era of Community Impact

Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® (SAR) Charitable Foundation is proud to announce its new Board of Directors for 2025-2026, marking the most significant leadership transition since the foundation’s inception. With a renewed focus on its mission of addressing critical housing needs, supporting underserved communities, and fostering sustainable neighborhoods, this new leadership team

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Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Blocked—What REALTORS® Need to Know

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a Texas court issued a preliminary nationwide injunction blocking the enforcement of all reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This decision halts the enforcement of the law and stays all reporting deadlines until further court order. While the long-term fate of this stay remains uncertain pending appellate review,

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