Events - Tucson Association of REALTORS®

Celebrity Bartending Event Raises $25,000 for Children’s Clinics

Written on February 6, 2026.

The Tucson Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network raised $25,000 for Children’s Clinics during its Celebrity Bartending Event in October 2025. This annual event brings REALTOR® and affiliate members together for a lighthearted cocktail-making competition that benefits the Tucson...

Romeo Arrieta on Why Tucson Is One of the Nation’s Top Cities to Move to in 2026

Written on January 20, 2026.

Tucson is officially having a moment. According to a new national ranking from Stacker, top 10 most popular places in the U.S. to move to in 2026, Tucson is projected to be the fifth-most popular city in the U.S. to move to in 2026. In a recent interview with 13 News, local leaders including...

Tucson Association of REALTORS® Promotes Lisa Nutt to Vice President of Education

Written on January 12, 2026.

The Tucson Association of REALTORS® has promoted Lisa Nutt to Vice President of Education and School Administrator, recognizing her leadership in expanding and modernizing member education. Since joining T.A.R. in 2024, Nutt has increased continuing education offerings and attendance by 50...

Leading With Purpose: Tucson REALTOR® Honored for Community Impact and Service

Written on January 9, 2026.

Service Beyond Sales: A Tucson REALTOR® Recognized for Leadership and Community Service Eunice Gillis, a REALTOR® at the Oro Valley/Marana office of Coldwell Banker Realty, has been recognized by the office of Juan Ciscomani with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. She received...

MLSSAZ Promotes Monica Solis Peña to Chief Operations Officer

Written on January 5, 2026.

The Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) is pleased to announce the promotion of Monica Solis Peña to Chief Operations Officer of the MLS. In this position, Monica will oversee all operations of the MLS, which provides a cooperative real estate database of listing and sale...

T.A.R. Advocacy Scores Major Victory: Middle Housing Ordinance Passed

Written on December 22, 2025.

Last week, the City of Tucson took a decisive and long-overdue step to address its housing shortage by approving a citywide Middle Housing ordinance. This critical code amendment expands housing production opportunities by allowing conforming residential lots above a certain size to develop...

Romeo Arrieta on KOLD 13: How NFIP Uncertainty Disrupts the Housing Market

Written on December 4, 2025.

The KOLD 13 News segment highlights how potential lapses in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) create serious challenges for homebuyers, homeowners, and the real estate market. Romeo Arrieta, CEO of the Tucson Association of REALTORS®, explains that repeated short-term extensions and the...

Working Together in Washington, DC

Written on December 3, 2025.

TAR CEO Romeo Arrieta recently joined the Chamber of Southern Arizona and a group of 20 regional business and community leaders in Washington, D.C., last month to advocate for the needs of the business community in Tucson and greater Southern Arizona. While in Washington, Romeo and other...

T.A.R. Leadership Reflects on NAR NXT: Key Takeaways from Houston

Written on November 26, 2025.

The Tucson Association of REALTORS® volunteer and staff leaders attended the NAR NXT Conference in Houston, to meet with and learn from REALTOR® colleagues from across the country. NXT is one of the largest conferences and trade shows in the nation. Several attendees from Tucson shared their...

Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 Installation and Awards Luncheon

Written on November 13, 2025.

The November 6th Installation and Awards Luncheon brought together the heart of the Tucson real estate community for an afternoon filled with pride, recognition, and plenty of inspiration. Every seat in the room felt charged with the kind of energy you get when passionate professionals come...