{"id":8014,"date":"2021-01-14T16:31:11","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T16:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/?page_id=8014"},"modified":"2025-09-12T19:38:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T19:38:19","slug":"financial-literacy-among-school-aged-children-and-young-adults-3-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach\/housing-opportunity\/resources\/transforming-neighborhoods","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Neighborhoods: Help Your Community Solve a Challenging Real Estate Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611266619702{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><!--<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span>The deadline for applications for 2019 trainings was March 15. Please check back periodically for other learning opportunities.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#partner\">About our Partner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#services\">About the Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#requirements\">Application Requirements and Selection Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#projects\">Completed Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;overview&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Today\u2019s neighborhoods\u2014challenged by declining housing stock and affordability, natural disasters and commercial disinvestment \u2013 need comprehensive, expert and action-oriented solutions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does your community need help with downtown\/neighborhood\/community revitalization, corridor reimagining, or economic development?<\/li>\n<li>Are you aware of a publicly owned former retail center, school, hospital, or large vacant parcel in your market that needs an innovative reuse strategy?<\/li>\n<li>Is your community recovering from a large-scale natural disaster?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through Transforming Neighborhoods, the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae is pleased to collaborate with The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE) Consulting Corps to provide analysis, strategies and actionable recommendations to solve today\u2019s top-of-mind real estate challenges in partnership with local REALTOR\u00ae associations and key public and private stakeholders.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;partner&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>About our Partner<\/h2>\n<p>Established in 1953, The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE), an affiliate of NAR, is an international consortium of credentialed real estate problem solvers who provide expert advice on complex real property and land-related matters.\u00a0 The CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps, a public service initiative created by The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae, provides municipalities, local REALTOR\u00ae Associations, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions and government entities answers to real estate problems which ultimately enhance the performance of a property or series of properties.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718123916390{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" style=\"solid\"><\/i> More information about the CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps <\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Consulting-Corps-Advisory-Services_2024-NAR-Update.pdf\">or download flyer.<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;services&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>About the Services<\/h2>\n<p>The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE) Consulting Corps will provide analysis, strategies and actionable recommendations to solve a wide range of today\u2019s most pressing real estate challenges, such as addressing housing gaps, igniting residential and commercial redevelopment, and rebuilding after a natural disaster. The project must be referred by a local REALTOR\u00ae associations in collaboration with key public and private stakeholders, and recommendations will incorporate market realities, financial structuring, development options, and portfolio assistance. While each engagement is tailored to the needs identified by the local REALTOR\u00ae association applicant, it is important to note three critical points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each engagement requires active participation and support of the local REALTOR\u00ae Association (identify stakeholders, introduce stakeholders to the project, schedule stakeholder meetings, provide\/arrange on-site tour);<\/li>\n<li>Each engagement requires the active participation and support of local governmental staff and officials (identify stakeholders,participate in stakeholder meeting, provide relevant data);<\/li>\n<li>Observations and recommendations offered will be based on the CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps\u2019 independent, unbiased assessment of what it perceives is needed given the unique challenges facing the particular community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"media-box magnific-video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0lsNjmhU8hE\">Transforming Neighborhoods 2024 Webinar<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Final-Slides-combo-TN-Webinar.pdf\">slide deck<\/a> <\/strong>provides an update on outcomes in three communities that have benefited from Transforming Neighborhoods program. <strong>Resources: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/project-summaries\/cre-consulting-corps-making-a-difference-in-spokane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spokane Project Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/project-summaries\/making-a-difference-in-peoria-illinois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peoria Project Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/project-summaries\/making-a-difference-in-huntsville-alabama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huntsville Project Page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Transforming Neighborhoods Information 2023 Webinar<\/strong>\u00a0 View the <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/7sYztgA2YjMnGJV3QCO7W7wsdobIt2wIEXD9WVhw-RsFGOSptrHCZRn_qDNgubWj.eLF9fDE8hWWPbf1m\">recording<\/a> <em>Passcode: gEG53+*w<\/em> and <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Slides.pdf\">slides<\/a> to learn more about NAR\u2019s partnership with the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) Consulting Corps to help state and local REALTOR\u00ae associations take the lead in addressing commercial disinvestment, housing gaps, brownfield reuse and natural disaster redevelopment, and other real estate challenges. The session provided an overview of the program and application process, as well as insight from past participants.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739480875939{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-transform: none;\">Application Requirements and Selection Process<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\"><strong>The application period for 2025 has closed. <\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757705897638{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TN-2025-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Click HERE to download copy of the 2025 application questions.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information about this resource, please contact:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:sdekoven@cre.org\">Samantha DeKoven<\/a>, Director of Public Service Initiatives at The Counselors of Real Estate<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:hmorris@nar.realtor\">Hugh Morris<\/a>, Manager, Community Development &amp; Growth, National Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647892976701{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;projects&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>CRE Consulting Corps Projects with Local REALTOR Associations<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17261&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/project-summaries\/making-a-difference-in-greensburg-pennsylvania\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699556794676{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/project-summaries\/making-a-difference-in-greensburg-pennsylvania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>REALTORS\u00ae Association of Westmoreland, Indiana and Mon Valley<\/strong><\/a> <em>Analyzed the market and provided strategic guidance for unused or underutilized property in downtown Greensburg to assist the City of Greensburg in spurring revitalization and increased activity downtown.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Greensburg-CC-Report-2023Sept-Final2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Final Report<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/narnxt.realtor\/nxt-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Webinar<\/a>\u00a0 (Scroll down to <strong><em>Rebuild, Renew, Reimagine<\/em><\/strong> recorded on Aug. 22.)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10506&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/consulting-corps\/project-summaries-2\/cre-consulting-corps-making-a-difference-in-paradise-california\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647896650797{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/consulting-corps\/project-summaries-2\/cre-consulting-corps-making-a-difference-in-paradise-california\/\"><strong>CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps: Rebuilding Paradise on behalf of the Paradise Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> <em>Recommendations focus on immediate action steps, within the next three to five years, \u00a0to rebuild Paradise\u2019s housing stock and commercial properties and services that were lost in the wildfire.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paradise-Final-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Final Report<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/commercial-connections-global-ambition-2022-03-10.pdf#page=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commercial Connections<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"carousel-wrapper\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"owl-carousel carousel-fw\" data-columns=\"2\" data-autoplay=\"\" data-pagination=\"no\" data-arrows=\"yes\" data-single-item=\"no\" data-items-desktop=\"2\" data-items-desktop-small=\"2\" data-items-tablet=\"1\" data-items-mobile=\"1\" data-rtl=\"ltr\"><li class=\"item\"><div class=\"testimonial-block\">\r\n        <blockquote>The Counselors of Real Estate enriched community engagement by shifting the focus to the possibilities of what downtown Greensburg can become. Having an outside group\u00a0facilitate\u00a0the conversations helped the community to see Greensburg through a new set of eyes and understand the blueprint for how to achieve revitalization.<\/blockquote><div class=\"testimonial-info\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-info-in\">\r\n                                                <strong>Justin Capouellez, Field Representative, REALTORS\u00ae Association of Westmoreland, Indiana and Mon Valley<\/strong>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"item\"><div class=\"testimonial-block\">\r\n        <blockquote>I kept hearing about all the problems [preventing rebuilding]\u2026This powerhouse of brilliant people who can process the information objectively is helping us get out of our own way. This has far exceeded my expectations.<\/blockquote><div class=\"testimonial-info\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-info-in\">\r\n                                                <strong>Aubrey Pruis, Association Executive, Paradise Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647608888354{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1733326827700{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"requirements\"><\/a>Application Requirements and Selection Process<\/h2>\n<div><strong>The 2025 TN application is now open. <em>Application due no later than COB February 7<sup>th<\/sup>, 2025<\/em> <\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach\/housing-opportunity\/resources\/transforming-neighborhoods\/application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click <strong>HERE <\/strong>to access<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>You can access a WORD version of the application with a description of the program <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/download\/20768\/?tmstv=1733326730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 This document can be used draft your responses and\/or share with possible project partners.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611266619702{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><!--<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span>The deadline for applications for 2019 trainings was March 15. Please check back periodically for other learning opportunities.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#partner\">About our Partner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#services\">About the Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#requirements\">Application Requirements and Selection Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#projects\">Completed Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;overview&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transforming Neighborhoods Information Webinar<\/strong>\u00a0 View the <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/7sYztgA2YjMnGJV3QCO7W7wsdobIt2wIEXD9WVhw-RsFGOSptrHCZRn_qDNgubWj.eLF9fDE8hWWPbf1m\">recording<\/a> <em>Passcode: gEG53+*w<\/em> and <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Slides.pdf\">slides<\/a> to learn more about NAR\u2019s partnership with the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) Consulting Corps to help state and local REALTOR\u00ae associations take the lead in addressing commercial disinvestment, housing gaps, brownfield reuse and natural disaster redevelopment, and other real estate challenges. The session provided an overview of the program and application process, as well as insight from past participants.<\/div>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Today\u2019s neighborhoods\u2014challenged by declining housing stock and affordability, natural disasters and commercial disinvestment \u2013 need comprehensive, expert and action-oriented solutions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does your community need help with downtown\/neighborhood\/community revitalization, corridor reimagining, or economic development?<\/li>\n<li>Are you aware of a publicly owned former retail center, school, hospital, or large vacant parcel in your market that needs an innovative reuse strategy?<\/li>\n<li>Is your community recovering from a large-scale natural disaster?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through Transforming Neighborhoods, the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae is pleased to collaborate with The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE) Consulting Corps to provide analysis, strategies and actionable recommendations to solve today\u2019s top-of-mind real estate challenges in partnership with local REALTOR\u00ae associations and key public and private stakeholders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1615991728319\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"media-box magnific-video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0lsNjmhU8hE\">Transforming Neighborhoods Webinar<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Final-Slides-combo-TN-Webinar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resources<\/a> <\/strong>are conducted in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Counselors of Real Estate Consulting Corps.<\/a> We hope you found it inspirational as you consider a real estate challenge in your community and are preparing to apply for the Transforming Neighborhoods program in 2025. <strong>Resources: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/project-summaries\/cre-consulting-corps-making-a-difference-in-spokane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spokane Project Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/project-summaries\/making-a-difference-in-peoria-illinois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peoria Project Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/project-summaries\/making-a-difference-in-huntsville-alabama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huntsville Project Page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;partner&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>About our Partner<\/h2>\n<p>Established in 1953, The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE), an affiliate of NAR, is an international consortium of credentialed real estate problem solvers who provide expert advice on complex real property and land-related matters.\u00a0 The CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps, a public service initiative created by The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae, provides municipalities, local REALTOR\u00ae Associations, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions and government entities answers to real estate problems which ultimately enhance the performance of a property or series of properties.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718123916390{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" style=\"solid\"><\/i> More information about the CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps <\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Consulting-Corps-Advisory-Services_2024-NAR-Update.pdf\">or download flyer.<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;services&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>About the Services<\/h2>\n<p>The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE) Consulting Corps will provide analysis, strategies and actionable recommendations to solve a wide range of today\u2019s most pressing real estate challenges, such as addressing housing gaps, igniting residential and commercial redevelopment, and rebuilding after a natural disaster. The project must be referred by a local REALTOR\u00ae associations in collaboration with key public and private stakeholders, and recommendations will incorporate market realities, financial structuring, development options, and portfolio assistance. While each engagement is tailored to the needs identified by the local REALTOR\u00ae association applicant, it is important to note three critical points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each engagement requires active participation and support of the local REALTOR\u00ae Association (identify stakeholders, introduce stakeholders to the project, schedule stakeholder meetings, provide\/arrange on-site tour);<\/li>\n<li>Each engagement requires the active participation and support of local governmental staff and officials (identify stakeholders,participate in stakeholder meeting, provide relevant data);<\/li>\n<li>Observations and recommendations offered will be based on the CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps\u2019 independent, unbiased assessment of what it perceives is needed given the unique challenges facing the particular community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1727991851599{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-transform: none;\"><a id=\"requirements\"><\/a>Application Requirements and Selection Process<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\"><strong>The Application for 2025 will open in December. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-Transforming-Neighborhoods-Application.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a> to download the 2024 Application; the questions may change slightly for 2025. <\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725367957178{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]For more information about this resource, please contact:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:sdekoven@cre.org\">Samantha DeKoven<\/a>, Director of Public Service Initiatives at The Counselors of Real Estate<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:hmorris@nar.realtor\">Hugh Morris<\/a>, Manager, Community Development &amp; Growth, National Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647892976701{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;projects&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>CRE Consulting Corps Projects with Local REALTOR Associations<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17261&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/project-summaries\/making-a-difference-in-greensburg-pennsylvania\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699556794676{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/cre-consulting-corps\/project-summaries\/making-a-difference-in-greensburg-pennsylvania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>REALTORS\u00ae Association of Westmoreland, Indiana and Mon Valley<\/strong><\/a> <em>Analyzed the market and provided strategic guidance for unused or underutilized property in downtown Greensburg to assist the City of Greensburg in spurring revitalization and increased activity downtown.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Greensburg-CC-Report-2023Sept-Final2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Final Report<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/narnxt.realtor\/nxt-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Webinar<\/a>\u00a0 (Scroll down to <strong><em>Rebuild, Renew, Reimagine<\/em><\/strong> recorded on Aug. 22.)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10506&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/consulting-corps\/project-summaries-2\/cre-consulting-corps-making-a-difference-in-paradise-california\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647896650797{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/consulting-corps\/project-summaries-2\/cre-consulting-corps-making-a-difference-in-paradise-california\/\"><strong>CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps: Rebuilding Paradise on behalf of the Paradise Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> <em>Recommendations focus on immediate action steps, within the next three to five years, \u00a0to rebuild Paradise\u2019s housing stock and commercial properties and services that were lost in the wildfire.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paradise-Final-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Final Report<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/commercial-connections-global-ambition-2022-03-10.pdf#page=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commercial Connections<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"carousel-wrapper\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"owl-carousel carousel-fw\" data-columns=\"2\" data-autoplay=\"\" data-pagination=\"no\" data-arrows=\"yes\" data-single-item=\"no\" data-items-desktop=\"2\" data-items-desktop-small=\"2\" data-items-tablet=\"1\" data-items-mobile=\"1\" data-rtl=\"ltr\"><li class=\"item\"><div class=\"testimonial-block\">\r\n        <blockquote>The Counselors of Real Estate enriched community engagement by shifting the focus to the possibilities of what downtown Greensburg can become. Having an outside group\u00a0facilitate\u00a0the conversations helped the community to see Greensburg through a new set of eyes and understand the blueprint for how to achieve revitalization.<\/blockquote><div class=\"testimonial-info\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-info-in\">\r\n                                                <strong>Justin Capouellez, Field Representative, REALTORS\u00ae Association of Westmoreland, Indiana and Mon Valley<\/strong>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"item\"><div class=\"testimonial-block\">\r\n        <blockquote>I kept hearing about all the problems [preventing rebuilding]\u2026This powerhouse of brilliant people who can process the information objectively is helping us get out of our own way. This has far exceeded my expectations.<\/blockquote><div class=\"testimonial-info\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-info-in\">\r\n                                                <strong>Aubrey Pruis, Association Executive, Paradise Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611266619702{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><!--<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span>The deadline for applications for 2019 trainings was March 15. Please check back periodically for other learning opportunities.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#partner\">About our Partner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#services\">About the Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#requirements\">Application Requirements and Selection Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#projects\">Completed Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transforming Neighborhoods Information Webinar<\/strong>\u00a0 View the <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/7sYztgA2YjMnGJV3QCO7W7wsdobIt2wIEXD9WVhw-RsFGOSptrHCZRn_qDNgubWj.eLF9fDE8hWWPbf1m\">recording<\/a> <em>Passcode: gEG53+*w<\/em> and <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Slides.pdf\">slides<\/a> to learn more about NAR\u2019s partnership with the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) Consulting Corps to help state and local REALTOR\u00ae associations take the lead in addressing commercial disinvestment, housing gaps, brownfield reuse and natural disaster redevelopment, and other real estate challenges. The session provided an overview of the program and application process, as well as insight from past participants.<\/div>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Today\u2019s neighborhoods\u2014challenged by declining housing stock and affordability, natural disasters and commercial disinvestment \u2013 need comprehensive, expert and action-oriented solutions. Through Transforming Neighborhoods, the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae is pleased to collaborate with The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE) Consulting Corps to provide analysis, strategies and actionable recommendations to solve today\u2019s top-of-mind real estate issues in partnership with local REALTOR\u00ae associations and key public and private stakeholders.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>About our Partner<\/h2>\n<p>Established in 1953, The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE), an affiliate of NAR, is an international consortium of credentialed real estate problem solvers who provide expert advice on complex real property and land-related matters.\u00a0 The CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps, a public service initiative created by The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae, provides municipalities, local REALTOR\u00ae Associations, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions and government entities answers to real estate problems which ultimately enhance the performance of a property or series of properties.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647893354215{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/consulting-corps\/project-summaries-2\/\">More information about the CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>About the Services<\/h2>\n<p>The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE) Consulting Corps will provide analysis, strategies and actionable recommendations to solve a wide range of today\u2019s most pressing real estate challenges, such as addressing housing gaps, igniting residential and commercial redevelopment, and rebuilding after a natural disaster. The project must be referred by a local REALTOR\u00ae associations in collaboration with key public and private stakeholders, and recommendations will incorporate market realities, financial structuring, development options, and portfolio assistance. While each engagement is tailored to the needs identified by the local REALTOR\u00ae association applicant, it is important to note three critical points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each engagement requires active participation and support of the local REALTOR\u00ae Association;<\/li>\n<li>Each engagement requires the active participation and support of local governmental staff and officials;<\/li>\n<li>Observations and recommendations offered will be based on the CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps\u2019 independent, unbiased assessment of what it perceives is needed given the unique challenges facing the particular community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1698859771009{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-transform: none;\">Application Requirements and Selection Process<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\">The 2024 application period for Transforming Neighborhoods opens on November 15th, 2023 and closed on February 29th, 2024. All REALTOR association applicants will be notified by March 31st, 2024.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647892976701{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>CRE Consulting Corps Projects with Local REALTOR Associations<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10505&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/consulting-corps\/project-summaries-2\/cre-consulting-corps-making-a-difference-in-spokane\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647893376603{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/consulting-corps\/project-summaries-2\/cre-consulting-corps-making-a-difference-in-spokane\/\"><strong>CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps: Action Steps to Increase Spokane\u2019s Housing Supply on behalf of the Spokane Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> <em>Including innovative and proven housing solutions from similar cities across the country, the report provides an unbiased, objective review of relevant demographic and housing data, examination of barriers to development, best practices, and implementable solutions to increase housing options that will meet the full range of the city\u2019s housing needs.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10506&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/consulting-corps\/project-summaries-2\/cre-consulting-corps-making-a-difference-in-paradise-california\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647896650797{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/initiatives\/consulting-corps\/project-summaries-2\/cre-consulting-corps-making-a-difference-in-paradise-california\/\"><strong>CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps: Rebuilding Paradise on behalf of the Paradise Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> <em>Recommendations focus on immediate action steps, within the next three to five years, \u00a0to rebuild Paradise\u2019s housing stock and commercial properties and services that were lost in the wildfire.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paradise-Final-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Final Report<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/commercial-connections-global-ambition-2022-03-10.pdf#page=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commercial Connections<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"carousel-wrapper\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"owl-carousel carousel-fw\" data-columns=\"2\" data-autoplay=\"\" data-pagination=\"no\" data-arrows=\"yes\" data-single-item=\"no\" data-items-desktop=\"2\" data-items-desktop-small=\"2\" data-items-tablet=\"1\" data-items-mobile=\"1\" data-rtl=\"ltr\"><li class=\"item\"><div class=\"testimonial-block\">\r\n        <blockquote>The Counselors of Real Estate enriched community engagement by shifting the focus to the possibilities of what downtown Greensburg can become. Having an outside group\u00a0facilitate\u00a0the conversations helped the community to see Greensburg through a new set of eyes and understand the blueprint for how to achieve revitalization.<\/blockquote><div class=\"testimonial-info\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-info-in\">\r\n                                                <strong>Justin Capouellez, Field Representative, REALTORS\u00ae Association of Westmoreland, Indiana and Mon Valley<\/strong>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"item\"><div class=\"testimonial-block\">\r\n        <blockquote>I kept hearing about all the problems [preventing rebuilding]\u2026This powerhouse of brilliant people who can process the information objectively is helping us get out of our own way. This has far exceeded my expectations.<\/blockquote><div class=\"testimonial-info\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-info-in\">\r\n                                                <strong>Aubrey Pruis, Association Executive, Paradise Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647608888354{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>About the Services<\/h2>\n<p>The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE) Consulting Corps will provide analysis, plans and actionable recommendations to solve a wide range of today\u2019s most pressing real estate issues, such as addressing housing gaps, igniting residential and commercial redevelopment, and designing recovery plans following a natural disaster, referred by a local REALTOR\u00ae associations in collaboration with key public and private stakeholders. While each engagement is tailored to the needs identified by each local REALTOR\u00ae association applicant, it is important to note three critical points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each engagement requires active participation and support of the local REALTOR\u00ae Association;<\/li>\n<li>Each engagement requires the active participation and support of local governmental staff and officials;<\/li>\n<li>Observations and recommendations offered will be based on the CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps&#8217; independent, unbiased assessment of what it perceives is needed given the unique challenges facing the particular community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647890725498{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>CRE Consulting Corps Projects with Local REALTOR Associations<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokanerealtor.com\/counselors\/\"><strong>CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps: Action Steps to Increase Spokane\u2019s Housing Supply on behalf of the Spokane Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> <em>Including innovative and proven housing solutions from similar cities across the country, the report provides an unbiased, objective review of relevant demographic and housing data, examination of barriers to development, best practices, and implementable solutions to increase housing options that will meet the full range of the city\u2019s housing needs.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/cre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paradise-Final-Report.pdf\"><strong>CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps: Rebuilding Paradise on behalf of the Paradise Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> <em>Recommendations focus on immediate action steps, within the next three to five years, \u00a0to rebuild Paradise\u2019s housing stock and commercial properties and services that were lost in the wildfire.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/cre.org\/initiatives\/consulting-corps\/project-summaries-2\/__;!!PkLhtwKy7FfEb1-0dSs!O4VWVssUqbE-O69CqtCLh4p_RFhcSNK-7UwLdIaebC5d4HFIvh8F5_vyUXArbF-B$\">More information about the CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><!--<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span>The deadline for applications for 2019 trainings was March 15. Please check back periodically for other learning opportunities.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#partner\">About Our Partner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#services\">About The Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#requirements\">Application Requirements And Selection Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#webinars\">Webinars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#projects\">Completed Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\">The 2021 application period for Transforming Neighborhoods closed, Friday, March 5.<\/div>\n<p>Today\u2019s struggling neighborhoods\u2014challenged by systemic vacancy and disinvestment, concentrated poverty, weak housing markets, and racially disparate outcomes\u2014are the lasting legacy of our unjust past.\u00a0 These neighborhoods are often plagued by vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties which are more than just eyesores; VAD properties have severe negative impacts, including economic, social, psychological, physical, and environmental, on neighborhoods and the people living in them. As research and reporting have made clear, the health risks of COVID-19 are again falling hardest on these same communities, and the housing challenges are likely to worsen in the coming decade as a result of the economic fallout of this global pandemic. Developing a comprehensive, community-driven approach to address the negative impacts of VAD properties requires the coordinated efforts of a wide range of public, private, and community stakeholders. Local governments, REALTORS\u00ae, nonprofits, philanthropy, residents, anchor institutions, the private sector, and others all have roles to play in addressing these impacts and in developing more equitable and effective strategies to revitalize communities. It is critical for these stakeholders to come together, develop an understanding of the problems facing their communities, and begin to cultivate shared goals and priorities that are responsive to the needs of the community. Through Transforming Neighborhoods, the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae is pleased to collaborate with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.communityprogress.net\/\">Center for Community Progress<\/a>\u00a0(Community Progress) to offer educational and technical assessment opportunities to communities across the U.S. to understand and assess systems and policies to more effectively address the challenges and costs imposed by vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties\u00a0with a focus on equity, inclusion, and resiliency.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>About our Partner<\/h2>\n<p>The mission of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.communityprogress.net\">Center for Community Progress<\/a> is to foster strong, equitable communities where vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties are transformed into assets for neighbors and neighborhoods. Founded in 2010, Community Progress is the leading national, nonprofit resource for urban, suburban, and rural communities seeking to address the full cycle of property revitalization. The organization fulfills its mission by nurturing strong leadership and supporting systemic reforms. Community Progress works to ensure that public, private, and community leaders have the knowledge, capacity, policies, tools, and resources they need to support the equitable reuse of vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>About the Services<\/h2>\n<h3>Education &amp; Training<\/h3>\n<p>National experts will help stakeholders in your community build a common awareness of the problems associated with VAD properties, understand the imperative to center racial equity, and reach consensus on the roles each can play in a comprehensive approach. When REALTORS\u00ae learn and develop skills alongside other stakeholders, experience and knowledge are shared and can support effective, equitable revitalization strategies. <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Transforming-Neighborhoods-Agenda-PA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sample agenda: REALTORS\u00ae Association of Westmoreland, Indiana and Mon Valley<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Preliminary Technical Assessment<\/h3>\n<p>A preliminary assessment helps communities identify underlying factors that keep problem properties \u201cstuck\u201d in decline and provides an understanding of the existing tools or opportunities to build a broader coalition of stakeholders that incorporates and centers the voices of community members most impacted by problem properties, in order to strengthen revitalization efforts. Select communities will have the opportunity for a team of technical experts to conduct a preliminary assessment of existing policies, processes, partnerships, and tools in place for addressing VAD properties, and to share observations and recommendations on how to build a more equitable, effective, and efficient approach to vacancy and abandonment.\u00a0 While each engagement is tailored to the needs identified by each applicant, it is important to note three critical points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each engagement requires the active participation and support of local governmental staff and officials;<\/li>\n<li>Each engagement must demonstrate the applicants\u2019 ability and willingness to incorporate the voices of those most impacted by problem properties into the assessment and efforts to move this work forward in the future; and<\/li>\n<li>Observations and recommendations offered will be based on Community Progress\u2019 own independent assessment of what it perceives is needed given the unique challenges facing the particular community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Central-Missouri-BOR_City-of-Marshall_Memo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sample assessment: Central Missouri Board of REALTORS\u00ae<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615216462897{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-transform: none;\">Application Requirements and Selection Process<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\">The 2021 application period for Transforming Neighborhoods closed, Friday, March 5.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1632406526679{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Webinars<\/h2>\n<h3>Webinar Series:\u00a0Policy, Practice, Process: Transforming Neighborhoods through Equitable Revitalization<\/h3>\n<p>This six-part, online education series focused on realizing equitable revitalization strategies. The series provided REALTORS\u00ae with the knowledge and skills necessary to meaningfully partner with local government decision makers to address VAD properties. Each session featured actionable items for REALTORS\u00ae and their local government partners to consider. <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/events\/policy-practice-process-webinars\">View session descriptions, speaker handouts, and bios.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"sort-destination isotope gallery-items\" data-sort-id=\"gallery\"><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1664  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BAcGOeOtfTE\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hopWeb6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"hopWeb6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hopWeb6.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hopWeb6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hopWeb6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hopWeb6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hopWeb6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hopWeb6-958x539.jpg 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>Session 6: A Collaborative Approach to Building Communities through Arts and Culture<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1664  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zKhTvJKaJPU\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/maxresdefault-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"maxresdefault\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/maxresdefault-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/maxresdefault-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/maxresdefault-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/maxresdefault-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/maxresdefault-1-958x539.jpg 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>Session 5: Land Banks: A Tool for Recovery and Stabilization<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1664  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qovwCTmaGnc\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/webinar5_HOP.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"webinar5_HOP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/webinar5_HOP.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/webinar5_HOP-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/webinar5_HOP-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/webinar5_HOP-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/webinar5_HOP-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/webinar5_HOP-958x539.jpg 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>Session 4:  Effective, Efficient, and Equitable Code Enforcement Strategies<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1664  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_ALtVbyoccs\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/webinar_0521.png\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"webinar_0521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/webinar_0521.png 1920w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/webinar_0521-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/webinar_0521-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/webinar_0521-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/webinar_0521-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/webinar_0521-958x539.png 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>Session 3: Engaging the Community to Develop Equitable Solutions<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1664  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XnZJ8DMg-I0\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/webinar0421.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"webinar0421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/webinar0421.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/webinar0421-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/webinar0421-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/webinar0421-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/webinar0421-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/webinar0421-958x539.jpg 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>Session 2: Using Data to Identify Opportunities<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1664  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ye410DU4kAU\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/webinarThumb.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"webinarThumb\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/webinarThumb.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/webinarThumb-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/webinarThumb-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/webinarThumb-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/webinarThumb-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/webinarThumb-958x539.jpg 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>Session 1 Systemic Vacancy: Community Costs and a Pathway Forward<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615991728319{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Webinar Series: Stabilizing and Revitalizing Neighborhoods in the COVID-19 Era<\/h3>\n<p>This four-part webinar series examined how REALTOR\u00ae Associations can prepare for the critical role they will play with assisting local governments with their COVID-19 neighborhood stabilization and recovery strategies.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"sort-destination isotope gallery-items\" data-sort-id=\"gallery\"><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1604  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_l935g2-ASs\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part4_FacebookTwitter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Webinar Graphic-Realtor Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part4_FacebookTwitter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part4_FacebookTwitter.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part4_FacebookTwitter-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part4_FacebookTwitter-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part4_FacebookTwitter-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part4_FacebookTwitter-958x503.jpg 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>Land Banking \u2013 Returning Properties to Productive Use<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1604  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s2h2jr9XxkM\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/07-30-2020_Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part2_FacebookTwitter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"07-30-2020_Webinar Graphic-Realtor Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part2_FacebookTwitter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/07-30-2020_Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part2_FacebookTwitter.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/07-30-2020_Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part2_FacebookTwitter-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/07-30-2020_Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part2_FacebookTwitter-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/07-30-2020_Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part2_FacebookTwitter-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/07-30-2020_Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part2_FacebookTwitter-958x503.jpg 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>Code Enforcement: A Tool for Preventing Vacancy and Abandonment<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1604  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=as9dbiWvjhc\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part3_FacebookTwitter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Webinar Graphic-Realtor Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part3_FacebookTwitter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part3_FacebookTwitter.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part3_FacebookTwitter-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part3_FacebookTwitter-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part3_FacebookTwitter-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-Graphic-Realtor-Party-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram_part3_FacebookTwitter-958x503.jpg 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>Transferring Vacant and Abandoned Properties<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1604  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kdsbwPrZ4Zc\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-1-Aug.-11.png\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Webinar 1 - Aug. 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-1-Aug.-11.png 1200w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-1-Aug.-11-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-1-Aug.-11-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-1-Aug.-11-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Webinar-1-Aug.-11-958x503.png 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>Market Fundamentals to Address Property Vacancy and Abandonment<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611267955688{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Transforming Neighborhoods &#8211; Program Overview<\/h3>\n<p>This webinar provides an overview of the Transforming Neighborhoods program and highlights past participants who share their experiences and best practices.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"sort-destination isotope gallery-items\" data-sort-id=\"gallery\"><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1667  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HwKpzINQ7xE\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_RealtorParty-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram-2021InfoSession_Facebook.png\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"2021_RealtorParty-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram-2021InfoSession_Facebook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_RealtorParty-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram-2021InfoSession_Facebook.png 1200w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_RealtorParty-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram-2021InfoSession_Facebook-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_RealtorParty-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram-2021InfoSession_Facebook-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_RealtorParty-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram-2021InfoSession_Facebook-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_RealtorParty-TransformingNeighborhoodsProgram-2021InfoSession_Facebook-958x503.png 958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>Transforming Neighborhoods &#8211; Program Overview<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611266712282{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><!--<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger text-center\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span>The deadline for applications for 2019 trainings was March 15. Please check back periodically for other learning opportunities.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>--><\/p>\n<h2>Completed Projects<\/h2>\n<h3>Technical Assessments<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Central-Missouri-BOR_City-of-Marshall_Memo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-di-id=\"di-id-d6518bb9-8413b859\">Central Missouri Board of REALTORS\u00ae and the City of Marshall, MO<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Success Story: <a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/homepage\/success-story\/cmbr-comm-0921\">Central Missouri Board of REALTORS\u00ae Uses Transforming Neighborhoods Technical Assessment to Address Vacant and Abandoned Properties<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Training Agendas<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS\u00ae (<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Transforming-Neighborhoods-Agenda_OH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view agenda<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Bay County REALTOR\u00ae Association (<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Transforming-Neighborhoods-Agenda_MI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view agenda<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>REALTORS\u00ae Association of Westmoreland, Indiana and Mon Valley (<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Transforming-Neighborhoods-Agenda-PA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view agenda<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Spokane Association of REALTORS\u00ae (<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Transforming-Neighborhoods-Agenda_WA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view agenda<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Walker Area Association of REALTORS\u00ae (<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Transforming-Neighborhoods-Agenda_AL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view agenda<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"carousel-wrapper\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"owl-carousel carousel-fw\" data-columns=\"2\" data-autoplay=\"\" data-pagination=\"no\" data-arrows=\"yes\" data-single-item=\"no\" data-items-desktop=\"2\" data-items-desktop-small=\"2\" data-items-tablet=\"1\" data-items-mobile=\"1\" data-rtl=\"ltr\"><li class=\"item\"><div class=\"testimonial-block\">\r\n        <blockquote>The Counselors of Real Estate enriched community engagement by shifting the focus to the possibilities of what downtown Greensburg can become. Having an outside group\u00a0facilitate\u00a0the conversations helped the community to see Greensburg through a new set of eyes and understand the blueprint for how to achieve revitalization.<\/blockquote><div class=\"testimonial-info\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-info-in\">\r\n                                                <strong>Justin Capouellez, Field Representative, REALTORS\u00ae Association of Westmoreland, Indiana and Mon Valley<\/strong>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"item\"><div class=\"testimonial-block\">\r\n        <blockquote>I kept hearing about all the problems [preventing rebuilding]\u2026This powerhouse of brilliant people who can process the information objectively is helping us get out of our own way. This has far exceeded my expectations.<\/blockquote><div class=\"testimonial-info\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-info-in\">\r\n                                                <strong>Aubrey Pruis, Association Executive, Paradise Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/strong>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_section][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611266619702{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] Overview About our Partner About the Services Application Requirements and Selection Process Completed Projects [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;overview&#8221;] Overview Today\u2019s neighborhoods\u2014challenged by declining housing stock and affordability, natural disasters and commercial disinvestment \u2013 need comprehensive, expert and action-oriented solutions. Does your community need help with downtown\/neighborhood\/community revitalization, corridor reimagining, or economic development? Are you aware of a publicly owned former retail center, school, hospital, or large vacant parcel in your market that needs an innovative reuse strategy? Is your community recovering from a large-scale natural disaster? Through Transforming Neighborhoods, the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae is pleased to collaborate with The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE) Consulting Corps to provide analysis, strategies and actionable recommendations to solve today\u2019s top-of-mind real estate challenges in partnership with local REALTOR\u00ae associations and key public and private stakeholders.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;partner&#8221;] About our Partner Established in 1953, The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE), an affiliate of NAR, is an international consortium of credentialed real estate problem solvers who provide expert advice on complex real property and land-related matters.\u00a0 The CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps, a public service initiative created by The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae, provides municipalities, local REALTOR\u00ae Associations, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions and government entities answers to real estate problems which ultimately enhance the performance of a property or series of properties.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718123916390{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;] More information about the CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps or download flyer.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;services&#8221;] About the Services The Counselors of Real Estate\u00ae (CRE) Consulting Corps will provide analysis, strategies and actionable recommendations to solve a wide range of today\u2019s most pressing real estate challenges, such as addressing housing gaps, igniting residential and commercial redevelopment, and rebuilding after a natural disaster. The project must be referred by a local REALTOR\u00ae associations in collaboration with key public and private stakeholders, and recommendations will incorporate market realities, financial structuring, development options, and portfolio assistance. While each engagement is tailored to the needs identified by the local REALTOR\u00ae association applicant, it is important to note three critical points: Each engagement requires active participation and support of the local REALTOR\u00ae Association (identify stakeholders, introduce stakeholders to the project, schedule stakeholder meetings, provide\/arrange on-site tour); Each engagement requires the active participation and support of local governmental staff and officials (identify stakeholders,participate in stakeholder meeting, provide relevant data); Observations and recommendations offered will be based on the CRE\u00ae Consulting Corps\u2019 independent, unbiased assessment of what it perceives is needed given the unique challenges facing the particular community. Transforming Neighborhoods 2024 Webinar and slide deck provides an update on outcomes in three communities that have benefited from Transforming Neighborhoods program. Resources: Spokane Project Page Peoria Project Page Huntsville Project Page Transforming Neighborhoods Information 2023 Webinar\u00a0 View the recording Passcode: gEG53+*w and slides to learn more about NAR\u2019s partnership with the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) Consulting Corps to help state and local REALTOR\u00ae associations take the lead in addressing commercial disinvestment, housing gaps, brownfield reuse and natural disaster redevelopment, and other real estate challenges. 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