What’s in the House…It’s More Than a Transaction

Just prior to the start of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers Realtist Week 2026, I had the absolute honor and privilege of sitting down with the National President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), Mr. Ashley Thomas III, alongside Jacksonville's local leader, the President of the First Coast Association of Realtist (FCAR), Mr. Orlando Spencer.

Let me just say… this conversation is powerful, purposeful, and full of insight.

“What’s in the House” is more than a question—it’s a movement. It’s about understanding that real estate is not just a transaction… it’s transformation. It’s legacy. It’s access. It’s opportunity.

President Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to sustainable and affordable homeownership for all. Through his leadership, you will hear how advocacy, accessibility, and affordability are not just words—they are action steps being implemented across the country to close the gap and create real change.

What made this conversation even more impactful is how those national initiatives are not just staying at the top...they are intentionally flowing down to the local level. President Spencer shares, in a very real and tangible way, how FCAR is benefiting from NAREB’s vision, programming, and direction, and how that impact is being felt right here in Jacksonville.

And listen… it wasn’t just informative—it was fun, engaging, and full of authentic moments that remind us why we do what we do.

If you are in real estate, thinking about homeownership, or simply care about the future of housing in our communities, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Because what’s in the house…is so much more than a transaction.

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