NCJAR News
NCJAR's 2025 President, Jeff Jones, shares important updates with members, including a reminder to complete continuing education courses by April 30th. He highlights the rise in fraudulent listings and encourages vigilance in verifying properties. A new Consumer Guide on Homeowner Associations is available on the NCJAR website, providing valuable insights for members and clients. Lastly, Jeff thanks attendees of the 2024 Circle of Excellence Award celebration, recognizing top producers in the industry.
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April marks a significant moment in real estate history as we observe Fair Housing Month, honoring the landmark legislation passed in 1968—the Fair Housing Act. This legislation was a major step forward in our nation's journey toward equality, as it prohibited discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability in the housing market. It was a victory for justice, but it also marked the beginning of an ongoing effort to ensure fair housing opportunities for all Americans.
The Importance of Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act was designed to end segregation and housing discrimination, opening doors to affordable housing for individuals who had been historically excluded from certain neighborhoods. Its passage was a response to the growing civil rights movement and the widespread inequality faced by African Americans, as well as other minority groups, in the housing market.
Even though we have made significant strides since 1968, the fight for fair housing is far from over. Discrimination can still exist in subtle ways that are not always visible to the public eye. That’s why it’s essential for Realtors® to continue educating themselves, their clients, and their communities about the importance of fair housing and ensuring that discrimination has no place in our business or society.
How Realtors® Can Promote Fair Housing
Recently, many NCJAR members have encountered issues with the "Validating NRDS" feature on zipForms, affecting their ability to access forms. This problem is not limited to our members, as it is affecting real estate professionals across the country. The good news is that New Jersey Realtors® (NJR) is actively collaborating with zipForms to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
While the technical team works on a solution, we understand that many of you rely on zipForms for your day-to-day transactions. If you find yourself in urgent need of access to forms, NJR is ready to assist. Simply reach out to them directly, and they will provide you with the necessary access without delay.
The dream of homeownership remains central to the American experience, but rising home prices, limited supply, and fluctuating interest rates have made it harder for many, especially first-time and underserved buyers. At the 2025 Homeownership Panel held on March 13, industry leaders from real estate, finance, and policy discussed ways to make homeownership more accessible and affordable.