Focus on Fair Housing A comedian once joked that home was just a place to keep your stuff. Of course, as REALTORS® we know that home is much more. Home is a place to feel safe, to celebrate, to raise families, to build wealth, and to build dreams. Through homeownership we also build community. Sadly,…
GTR retains Platinum designation for global business leadership Greater Tampa REALTORS® has earned the Platinum Global Achievement Award presented by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) for the fourth consecutive year. The Global Achievement Program is designed to recognize and reward the most active associations in global business. Each applicant is reviewed by a 10+…
On Friday, October 1, changes referred to by FEMA as “transformational,” will begin to affect how flood insurance risks and rates are determined. These changes were the result of more than 10 years of work by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) with FEMA to find a long-term, equitable solution to an inherently flawed and…
Three GTR members receive statewide honors TAMPA – Three long-term members of Greater Tampa REALTORS® were honored at the Florida REALTORS® Convention for their significant contributions to the profession and the community. An awards ceremony was held Aug. 26 in Orlando. REALTOR® Achievement Award Jack Rodriguez was named the winner of Florida REALTORS® 2021 REALTOR® Achievement Award, which recognizes a REALTOR® who serves as manager, broker of record or officer in his…
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2019) – The Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR), recently held interviews with the candidates for the Tampa City Council. These interviews included extensive screening and research of the candidates’ positions on issues, particularly those affecting real estate and private property rights. Tampa City Council, District 1 – Alan Clendenin …
by Mitch Perry, Extensive Enterprises With nearly 7 out of every 10 college graduates contending with a student debt topping more than $35,000, the immediate economic future of our best and brightest has never been hazier. But they’re not the only ones hurting. That was the message that came out of a news conference held on…
Tampa, Florida (August 1, 2016) – The Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR), proudly recommends the following candidates in the August 30 Primary Election. These candidates have been selected based on their positions on issues, particularly those affecting real estate and private property rights. Vern Buchanan, U.S. Representative – District 16 Edwin “Ed” Narain, State…
The Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR) announced today the appointment of Dennis MacDonald as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). MacDonald will succeed Brenda Rabbitt, who has served as Interim CEO during the search, effective March 1, 2016. Rabbitt will re-assume the role of Chief Operating Officer.