Maya Avitabile 
The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® (GFWAR) Educational Scholarship Fund awarded eight graduating Fort Worth-area seniors with its annual scholarship. Each recipient received $2,500 for their higher education this fall. “It is a complete joy to honor each of these students for the hard work and dedication they’ve exhibited throughout their education paths,” Shawn … Read more
GFWAR Applauds Passage of Landmark Housing Legislation That Could Expand Homeownership Opportunities in North Texas FORT WORTH, Texas — July 13, 2026 — The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® (GFWAR) is celebrating congressional passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, landmark legislation designed to increase housing supply, modernize federal housing programs … Read more
Leadership starts with raising your hand. Applications are now open for the 2027 Board of Directors, and we invite you to consider applying! Serving on the Board is an opportunity to help shape the direction of the association, contribute to important conversations affecting the real estate industry, and represent the voices and perspectives of our … Read more
For Texas REALTORS®, the runoff election carried meaningful implications and a mixed bag of success. Overall, RPAC and TREPAC took positions in 10 races. At the federal level, RPAC-supported candidates earned one victory and three defeats. At the state level, TREPAC-supported candidates saw four wins and two losses. TREPAC also supported 19 local candidates, with … Read more
Fort Worth voters turned out for the May 2, 2026 election, approving a historic $845 million bond package along with several city charter amendments including a measure increasing City Council compensation. The bond program—the largest in the city’s history—includes funding for a wide range of infrastructure and community projects. Proposition A, totaling $511 million, focuses … Read more
New FOREWARN Feature: Added Visibility Before You Meet GFWAR members now have access to a powerful new safety feature in FOREWARN—at no additional cost. Introducing Household Risk, a tool designed to give REALTORS® greater awareness before in-person meetings. When preparing to meet a client at a property, potential risk doesn’t always come from the individual … Read more
In times of need, the strength of a community is often measured by how quickly it comes together to help others. After learning of the growing need for disaster relief support, the GFWAR Board of Directors took action, approving a $10,000 donation to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. The decision reflects a shared commitment to standing … Read more
The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® (GFWAR) recognized exceptional real estate professionals on Wednesday at its Annual Spring Awards Luncheon, celebrating those who have made a meaningful impact on both the industry and the community. “Texas’ real estate industry is in flux, and Fort Worth is an area that is a proven growth market … Read more
The City of Fort Worth is on a four-year cycle for bond programs. Over the last year, City staff has developed an $845 million bond program for voter approval. There are nine proposed amendments to the City charter that will be on the May 2 ballot. Voters may vote for or against each of the … Read more
The 2026 Texas primary elections delivered record voter turnout, several major runoffs, and strong results for many REALTOR®-supported candidates. Here’s a recap of the results and what they mean for REALTORS®, the real estate industry, and communities across Texas. Record Voter Turnout More than 4.47 million Texans participated in the primary elections, representing approximately 24% … Read more
