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title: June 2025
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**Message from AREAA Houston President**
Dear AREAA Houston Members & Supporters
May was one our busiest months yet — and one of the most impactful in AREAA Houston history! Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke out, and represented us on local, national, and global stages.
**🌏May 13–15: GREA Passport Summit – Tokyo, Japan **Our leaders connected with top international real estate professionals, explored Japan’s unique *Akiya* (abandoned home) market, and celebrated cultural exchange on a traditional *Yakatabune* cruise and at the Gala. Houston President Eriko Ishii represented Houston.
**🏛️May 21–23: AREAA National Policy Summit – Washington, D.C. **VP Michelle Tran and Secretary Cindy Pham proudly represented Houston. They engaged with housing policy leaders and strengthened ties with AREAA members nationwide.
**🎉May 10: AAPI Heritage Celebration – Post Houston **We connected with over 5,000 attendees! Michelle Tran and Event Chair Quinn Luong led the charge, introducing AREAA to the wider community.
**🏢May 15: Commercial 2025 Showcase – In Collaboration with Commgate **Initiated by Commercial Chair Sam Chang, supported by VP Michelle, Event Chair Quinn, Treasurer Suzie Luu, and Sponsorship Chair Dan King. Great turnout, meaningful connections!
**🎤AREAA Houston on Stage**
● May 5: VP Michelle Tran spoke at HAR’s AAPI Monday Feature, spotlighting our mission to promote homeownership in the AANHPI community.
● May 25: Past President Victor Lee joined HAR Global Day as a panelist, representing our chapter’s efforts among Houston’s top real estate organizations.
**What’s Next? **Stay tuned for our upcoming Social on **July 9** — and let’s keep the momentum going. This event is complementary for AREAA Members and non-members, thanks to the sponsorship of Sam Moon.
**Reminder:** Membership renewals open July 1. Help us reach our 250-member goal by December!
With gratitude, Eriko Ishii 2025 President, AREAA Houston
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