AREAA Charlotte Metro Chapter

05/18/2026

You’re invited ✨

Join us Thursday from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM for an impactful leadership luncheon and fireside chat:

Taste of Asia: Homeownership, Wealth & Our Community’s Future

Hosted by the AREAA Charlotte Metro Chapter, this special event will bring together national leaders, researchers, business executives, housing advocates, and community voices for an important conversation about the future of AANHPI homeownership and wealth-building in Charlotte.

Featured speakers include:
• Hope Atuel — CEO, AREAA National
• Dr. Yongqiang Chu — Childress Klein Center for Real Estate, UNCC Belk College of Business
• Minh Ngo — Executive Director, Charlotte Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Together, they’ll discuss groundbreaking new research created in partnership with the Urban Institute exploring how AANHPI families build, sustain, and transfer wealth through homeownership — and the barriers that still exist.

As one of the fastest-growing and most diverse regions in the country, Charlotte’s future depends on the conversations and decisions we make today around housing access, economic mobility, and generational wealth.

Who should attend:
🏡 Realtors® & real estate professionals
📈 Lenders & housing advocates
🤝 Community & business leaders
🏛️ Policymakers & elected officials
✨ Anyone invested in the future of housing and opportunity in Charlotte

Complimentary lunch will be provided for all attendees.

Seats are limited — register early!

A Leadership Luncheon & Fireside Chat on Homeownership, Wealth & the Future of the AANHPI Community

05/17/2026

Such an amazing day at the Charlotte Asian Festival & Dragon Boat Festival! 🇨🇳🐉🌸

The AREAA CLT Metro Chapter was proud to support the Asian Chamber by assisting with traffic control and hosting an outreach booth during the festival. We loved connecting with so many attendees, sharing informational resources, and spreading awareness about our mission to promote fair and sustainable housing opportunities throughout the Charlotte market. 🏠✨

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about what we do — and an even bigger thank you to our incredible volunteers who showed up with such great energy and heart. Events like these are a beautiful reminder of the power of community, culture, connection, and purpose. 💫

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, moms to be, bonus moms, fur moms, and future moms! 💐✨ Today we celebrate your strength, love, sacrifices, and the beautiful way you pour into others every single day.

Cheers to the women who make life more beautiful! 👑

04/22/2026

Behind every caregiver is a story of love, sacrifice, and unwavering strength. 💙

At this year’s AREAA Policy Summit, one of the most meaningful conversations will center on multigenerational homeownership and caregiving; a reality so many families navigate every day.

We are honored to feature Rona Chen, one of our dedicated board members, who shared her journey:

“As a single mother, I have been a caregiver for over 20+ years for my 2 children and my permanently disabled mother after she suffered a stroke many years ago. Caring for them has been both a blessing and a burden, but I am thankful for their health, happiness, and well-being.”

Her story is a powerful reminder that caregiving often happens quietly, yet it shapes families, homes, and communities in profound ways.

Thank you, Rona, for allowing us to share your story and for representing the heart of what this important session is all about. ✨

04/21/2026

Your voice belongs in the room where decisions are made. 🏛️

AREAA’s Policy Summit is more than just a conference; it’s an opportunity to sit down in Washington, D.C. with lawmakers, industry leaders, and advocates from across the country to help shape the future of housing and homeownership for our communities. 🤝

At a time when policies are being written that will impact generations to come, showing up matters. Being in the room matters. And making sure our community is heard matters. ✨

If you care about leadership, advocacy, and creating real change, this is where you need to be.

📍 Washington, D.C.
📅 May 11–12, 2026

AANHPI RealEstateLeadership

04/20/2026

Only a few days remain to secure your spot ⏳

Curious about commercial real estate beyond residential? 🏙️

Join us for AREAA Charlotte Metro’s Lunch & Learn as we dive into:

✨ Retail
✨ Office
✨ Industrial
✨ Medical

and the key trends shaping commercial real estate in 2026.

Hear directly from industry professionals as they break down:
• how each sector works
• what CRE practitioners actually do
• market opportunities in Charlotte
• where the industry is headed next

Whether you’re a residential agent exploring commercial, an investor, or a seasoned professional wanting to stay ahead, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Come learn, connect, and grow with us.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-commercial-real-estate-core-concepts-2026-trends-tickets-1984783338394

04/06/2026

Introducing the AREAA CLT Metro BOD ✨🏙️

Proud to officially highlight the Board of Directors for AREAA Charlotte Metro; an incredible group of leaders dedicated to elevating our industry, strengthening our community, and creating real impact across the Queen City.

This team represents collaboration, leadership, and a shared commitment to education, advocacy, and opportunity within real estate. Together, we’re building more than just connections; we’re building a stronger future for our professionals and our communities.

Honored to serve alongside such driven, passionate individuals and excited for what’s ahead for AREAA CLT Metro 🤝✨

Let’s get to work.

BOD

04/04/2026

Are you an A-Lister… and don’t even know it?

If you closed 25+ sides or $10M+ in 2025, you may already qualify for RealTrends Verified—which means you could also be recognized on the 2026 AREAA A-List.

This isn’t just another award:
✔ National recognition
✔ Exclusive invite to the A-List Luncheon at AREAA National (Dallas)
✔ Networking with top producers across the country
✔ Elevated credibility for your brand

Here’s the catch:
You must be an AREAA member by April 20 to be recognized.

If your brokerage doesn’t submit for you, you can still apply (AREAA members get a discounted rate).

Charlotte agents—let’s show up strong this year.

Comment “A-LIST” or message me and I’ll help you get started.

03/28/2026

✨ Recap: Outside the Box, Inside the Approval ✨

Such a great lunch & learn filled with valuable insights, meaningful connections, and creative strategies to help more clients get to the closing table. Huge thank you to for hosting and to John Wise for an impactful presentation! 💼🏡

Special thanks to our amazing sponsors—Truist, Sperry & Hatley, Canopy Realtor Association, First National Bank, Media 121, Good Luck Productions, Doug Sutherland / Dunrobin Sutherland (Lake Norman Realty), LaRay Hampton (Buy List Love Carolinas, LLC powered by eXp Realty), and Tiffany Moton, Moton Real Estate in partnership with Howard Hanna Allen Tate; for making it all possible.

03/23/2026

✨ AREAA Members ✨

Tickets are now available on Eventbrite for our upcoming events:
📌 March Mortgage Meeting
📌 April Commercial Event
📌 May Policy & Economic Forum + Luncheon: Taste of Asia

Join us this week for an insightful Lunch & Learn; Outside the Box, Inside the Approval ; where we’ll dive into strategies for securing loan approvals for self-employed borrowers and explore alternative lending solutions.

📍 Hosted at Open Rice (Midtown)
🍽️ Complimentary lunch included

Members are welcome to bring a guest free of charge using code AREAAGIFT or by registering through the link below.

Don’t miss this one; see you there! 👏

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