Prioritizing REALTOR® Safety: Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Hosts Crucial Safety Events for Members

At Longleaf Pine REALTORS®, we believe that your safety is non-negotiable. As part of our mission to equip members with essential tools for professional success, we are proud to host a series of REALTOR® Safety events aimed at empowering our members to work confidently and return home safely each day. Nuts & Bolts: REALTOR® Safety […]

North Carolina Congressman Richard Rouzer Introduces Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act

Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act   I also recently introduced the bipartisan Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act, also known as the Healthy H2O Act, with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME).  This legislation provides grants for water testing and treatment technology directly to individuals and nonprofits in rural communities.  Systems that improve water quality — whether installed at the faucet or within a building — can provide immediate and […]

VantageScore Now Accepted by Fannie & Freddie

NAR Praises FHFA Move to Expand Credit Scoring Models July 10, 2025 Mortgages & Home Financing, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs), Credit Policy By: Michael Rauber Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will begin accepting VantageScore 4.0 for mortgage underwriting, either alongside or in place of traditional FICO scores. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte announced July 8 that […]

470-Acre Tract of Land Annexed into the City of Sanford

(article from The Sanford Herald) The largest residential annexation in recent years in Sanford, but maybe ever, was approved 6-1 Tuesday, July 15, with Councilman Charles Taylor voting no. The Cherokee Land Co. and the Dalrymple and Moore families requested it for 470 acres east of Colon Road between Post Office Road on the north […]

Annual Update from the Harnett County Economic Development Corporation

Harnett County, N.C. – July 11, 2025 – On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the Harnett Economic Development Corporation (HEDC), the nonprofit partner of Harnett County Economic Development, hosted its Annual Board Meeting to reflect on a year of meaningful progress and set priorities for the year ahead. The HEDC plays a vital role by serving […]

Come Join the REALTOR® Open House with YPN

Monday, July 28 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Office Step into your Association! Join us for an energizing afternoon at the REALTOR® Open House, where we’re rolling out the red carpet just for you. Meet your dedicated LPR® team, play interactive games, win fabulous prizes, and enjoy light refreshments and […]

Land Use Survey for Hoke County Underway

Hoke County land use plan survey open for responses – share your thoughts on development by July 30 July 2, 2025 (news article from the Hoke County News-Journal) The Hoke County Land Use Plan update survey is now accepting responses through July 30, asking questions that will help shape the future of the county’s growth […]

Legislative Update from the Advocacy Team at NC REALTORS®

NC REALTORS® Legislative Advocacy Update – Summer Edition  The REALTOR® AdvocateJune 27, 2025Legislative Update: Summer Adjournment & Key Wins North Carolina lawmakers began the week of June 23 aiming to adjourn for the summer – a goal that brought a flurry of activity to the General Assembly as legislators worked to advance key bills before […]

Meet the Mission: The 2025 Board & Why We Serve

At Longleaf Pine REALTORS®, leadership is more than a title—it’s a commitment to service, progress, and our members’ success. We’re proud to unveil a special video that brings you closer to the Board of Directors who guide our Association with purpose and passion. This project is more than just an introduction—it’s a reflection of who […]