Episode #16: BHI - From Conversation To Action Featuring: Michael Brown

Around The Block Season 2 Episode 4 Featuring: Sloan Hunter

Welcome back to season 2 of Around The Block, the official podcast of the Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS®! In this episode, our host Jenn Hawkins joins author and Business Coach Sloan Hunter to talk about her book, “Recoding the Real Estate Experience: The Mindful Guide for Buyers & Sellers.” Listening to this episode will help you: * Learn how to recode your business strategy for an ever-changing market * Develop techniques to confidently guide clients through uncertainty * Gain a fresh perspective on balancing productivity and well-being A special thank you to our 2026 Podcast Studio Sponsor, Pella Windows and Doors!

Around The Block Season 2 Episode 3 Featuring: Jim Henderson

Welcome back to season 2 of Around The Block, the official podcast of the Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS®! In this episode, 2025 TPCAR Past President Jenn Hawkins sits down with TPCAR Government Affairs lobbyist Jim Henderson to talk about the 2026 legislative sessions and the impacts of these sessions for those in the housing space. Together, they discuss: * 2025 wins and what’s already making an impact locally * A forward look at key priorities heading into 2026 * How industry leadership is shaping the future of real estate * Why staying engaged at the local level matters more than ever A special thank you to our 2026 Podcast Studio Sponsor, Pella Windows and Doors!

Around The Block Season 2 Episode 2 Featuring: Lowell Wyse, PHD

Welcome back to season 2 of Around The Block, the official podcast of the Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS®! In this episode, 2025 TPCAR President Jenn Hawkins sits down with Lowell Wyse, PhD: The Tacoma Tree Foundation's Executive Director, to explore the connections between housing, community, and tree equity.   Together, they discuss: How trees directly impact home value and livability Why REALTORS® play a key role in protecting neighborhood equity What “right tree, right place” really means How you and your clients can get involved locally   A special thank you to our 2026 Podcast Studio Sponsor, Pella Windows and Doors!   Have a topic or guest you'd like to see featured on the podcast? Send us a message at max@tpcar.org [max@tpcar.org]   Want to learn more from the Tacoma Tree Foundation?    To learn more and get involved, explore the Tacoma Tree Foundation’s upcoming Take Root Fundraiser [https://tacomatreefoundation.org/takeroot] on May 30th at the Eastside Community Center, supporting efforts to grow tree canopy, expand awareness, and build long-term capacity in our community.

Around The Block Season 2 Episode 1 Featuring: Jenah Mahan-Williams

Season 2 of Around The Block, the official podcast of the Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS®, is here!   In this first episode, 2025 TPCAR President Jenn Hawkins sits down with newly installed 2026 President Jenah Mahan-Williams to reflect on the major wins of 2025 and outline the priorities shaping the year ahead.   Together, they discuss: * Key advocacy and organizational wins from 2025 * How last year’s progress carries forward into 2026 * Legislative priorities and government affairs to watch * Hill Day and member engagement opportunities * Outreach, leadership development, and strengthening the REALTOR® voice This conversation sets the tone for the year and offers insight into how TPCAR continues to advance homeownership, protect property rights, and support your business.   A special thank you to our 2026 Podcast Studio Sponsor, Pella Windows and Doors!   Have a topic or guest you'd like to see featured on the podcast? Send us a message at max@tpcar.org [max@tpcar.org]

Episode #16: BHI - From Conversation To Action Featuring: Michael Brown

What does housing justice really look like in practice? In this episode of Around the Block, host Jasmyn Jefferson is joined by Michael Brown, Civic Architect of Civic Commons, for an in-depth conversation about the Black Home Initiative (BHI) and the regional effort to expand Black homeownership across the Puget Sound. Michael shares the origins of BHI, the data behind the racial wealth gap, and the historical policies that created today’s housing disparities. They discuss why BHI was intentionally built as a collaborative network, how cross-sector partnerships are reshaping access to homeownership, and what real progress looks like when systems change, not just programs. Topics covered include: • The long-term impacts of redlining and racially restrictive covenants • Why homeownership is central to generational wealth • How the Black Home Initiative works across public, private, and community sectors • The Covenant Homeownership Act and measurable outcomes to date • Why targeted equity efforts strengthen housing systems for everyone Learn more about the Black Home Initiative here: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/bhi/ Special thanks to Sterling Inspection Group, our 2025 podcast room sponsor