Every month, Boston Agent Magazine features a message from local or national association leaders. These were the most-read Association News items in 2025.

1. Being a local in a global world
GBAR President Mark Triglione talks tongue-in-cheek about being local in a global world.

2. NAHB supports Trump administration’s deregulatory efforts
The NAHB submitted more than 35 recommendations to reduce the regulatory burden on the housing industry and lower costs for homebuyers, Chairman Buddy Hughes writes.

3. Will AI make real estate fairer or more biased?
2025 Illinois REALTORS® President Tommy Choi asks if AI is helping us eliminate bias in real estate or reinforcing it in ways we don’t even realize.

4. The future of real estate contracts: MAR’s latest updates for 2025
“MAR remains dedicated to equipping real estate professionals across the Commonwealth with the tools, knowledge and advocacy needed to succeed in our ever-changing industry,” writes MAR President Sarah Gustafson.

5. NAMB: Fighting for brokers, consumers and the future of mortgage lending
“NAMB continues to lead the way in protecting mortgage brokers, as well as their businesses and the consumers they serve,” writes Chief Executive Director Valerie Sanders.