REALTORS® Housing Issues Briefing: Understanding our Real Estate Economy, Local Land Development, and Housing Solutions.

Description

REALTORS® Housing Issues Brief:  Understanding our Real Estate Economy, Local Land Development, and Housing Solutions

📅 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
📍 Location: Little Creek Casino Resort, Sa-heh-wa-mish Room
🎟  Price: $25 TCRA & MCAR Members, $50 non-REALTORS® price includes boxed lunch

Capacity is limited  — reserve your spot early!

Join the Mason County REALTORS® and Thurston County REALTORS® for a powerful afternoon of industry insight, cross-county collaboration, and timely discussions that impact your business and our communities.

This joint REALTOR® forum is designed to bring members together for education, policy updates, and a closer look at regional land development challenges—all while strengthening professional networks across county lines.

Tentative Agenda Highlights:

🗣 Welcome Remarks
A joint greeting from the presidents of MCAR and TCRA

📊 Keynote Presentation

Dr. Steve Bourassa, PhD.
Washington Center for Real Estate Research (WCRER)
A data-driven look at housing affordability and trends across Washington State

🏗 Panel Discussion: Land Development Updates
Featuring:

• Skeets Fletcher
• Jessie Simmons, GA Director, Olympia Master Builders

🏛 Legislative Wrap-Up & Preview

Mary Hull-Drury

Director, Washington REALTORS® Government Affairs 
A look back at 2025 policy outcomes—and a look ahead to 2026

📝 Closing Comments & Next Steps

Why Attend?

✅ Deepen your understanding of local and state real estate policy
✅ Hear from seasoned professionals in land development
✅ Get exclusive market insights from WCRER
✅ Expand your professional network beyond your home county

This is more than just an event—it’s a shared investment in the future of real estate in our region.