Homeownership marked in June

Sun., June 11, 2006

The Spokane Association of REALTORS®

REALTORS® across America are organizing homeownership and community improvement projects in June in honor of National Homeownership Month.

President Geroge W. Bush has proclaimed the events to raise awareness of homeownership and encourage more Americans to consider the benefits of owning their own home.

To support that initiative and encourage member participation, the National Association of REALTORS® has provided each state and local REALTOR® organization with a National awareness kit titled “It Takes a REALTOR®.” The theme springs from the awareness that REALTORS® contribute to their communities and build better neighborhoods and cities. It also illustrates how they give their time to strengthen their communities promoting legislation, wielding a hammer and selflessly helping others.

NAR President Thomas M. Stevens said REALTORS® work in their communities to improve neighborhoods and increase possibilities for homeownership.

“REALTORS® and their associations are getting out and helping others because it is good business to be a good citizen.”

“Yet the work isn’t finished,” Stevens said. “REALTORS® will keep donating their time to manage community improvement projects, and we will continue to speak up and work for everyone’s homeownership rights. It is up to us to ensure that our voice comes through loud and clear. There’s no challenge we can’t overcome together.”

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