eHeadlines, Dec. 22, 2025

Canopy Office Closure for Christmas
Canopy Realtor® Association, Canopy Real Estate Institute, the Realtor® Store, Canopy Housing Foundation, and Canopy MLS, including MLS Support, will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday starting noon on Weds., Dec. 24, and all day on Thurs., Dec. 25, and Fri., Dec. 26, 2025.
Reminders: 
Annual Dues Payment due by Thurs., Jan. 1, 2026

Discover 26 Reasons to Renew Your Canopy Realtor® Association Membership
Your Realtor® membership provides access to three levels of benefits. Payment is due Thurs., Jan. 1, 2026. Online payments can be made through your RAMCO Dashboard.
 
Take advantage of the AutoPay draft option that Canopy offers by signing up for AutoPay on our RAMCO Dashboard under Payment Information.

Looking to Support a Great Cause While Making a Tax-Deductible Donation for 2025?

Through your support, the Canopy Housing Foundation provided over $100,000 in vital community and Habitat grants to organizations in Mecklenburg, Haywood, and Iredell counties in 2025.  The Foundation appreciates your donations, which make this impact possible. 

Donate today to ensure we can continue supporting our communities in 2026.

Housing Hot Spots 2026: Charlotte among top 10 housing markets

After several years of constrained affordability, historically low inventory, and a locked-in homeowner population, the 2026 housing market is finally entering a new phase with more opportunities for buyers. A meaningful decline in mortgage rates, modest but broad improvements in for-sale inventory, and a shifting alignment between local incomes and listed home prices are expected to help many buyers and sellers in the coming year.
 
One of your member benefits is market reports from NAR: NAR unveiled the top 10 homebuying hot spots for 2026 in a new report, Housing Hot Spots for 2026: The Markets Poised for New Buyer Opportunities.

26 Reasons How Your Realtor® Membership Benefits You and Your Business

As you prepare for 2026, Canopy has provided 26 reasons demonstrating how your annual Realtor® membership dues are invested directly into enhancing your professional development and education, along with resources, legal guidance, and technical assistance to conduct your business and advocacy efforts to protect the real estate industry and consumers. 26 Reasons for 2026 Membership (PDF)
 
Annual dues payment is due Thurs., Jan. 1, 2026. Online payments can be made through your RAMCO Dashboard.

Bundle Smarter, Save More, and Succeed with New Year Postlicensing & CE Course Bundles from Canopy Real Estate Institute!

Get education that works for your career and your budget! That’s right! You get more education and less cost to start 2026 on the right foot with Canopy’s exclusive course bundle deals.

We understand the holidays can stretch budgets, which is exactly why Canopy Real Estate Institute has created smart, flexible bundle options designed to help you stay compliant, advance your career, and save money at the same time.

Whether you are completing Postlicensing requirements or planning ahead for CE, our curated bundles give you more education for less, without compromising quality, flexibility, or instruction.  Bundling with Canopy gives you:
  • Member-only pricing and incentives
  • Significant savings compared to individual course registration
  • Virtual learning options
  • Trusted, award-winning instructors who are active industry professionals
  • One-stop solution to stay compliant and career-ready
Register today and SAVE BIG with the following course bundles:
  
Tues., Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
Register: GENUP + Elective-Score: Credit Matters Bundle (Virtual via Zoom)

Tues., Jan. 20 through Wed., Mar. 4 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
Register:  NC Broker Postlicensing 3-Course Bundle (90 hours) (Virtual via Zoom)

You’ve Built Your Business, Now it’s Time to Help Shape the Industry Behind it.

Exceptional organizations don’t happen by accident; they’re built by committed leaders who understand the work, the people, and the stakes. Canopy’s Leadership Academy prepares experienced Realtors® to be those leaders, through hands-on learning, deep industry insight, and powerful connections with peers across firms.

With more than 268 graduates since 1999, nearly half serving on committees, and many moving on to board leadership, this is where the future of our Association is shaped. If you’re ready to influence decisions, elevate your profession, and strengthen the systems that support your business, your next step is here.

Learn more about the Leadership Academy and check out the Leadership Academy Through the Years.
 
Lead the industry you love. Apply for the Leadership Academy by Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

2026 Q1 Canopy MLS fees and Supra Key fees (if applicable) are due Thurs., Jan. 1, 2026.

Please NOTE: If payment is not received by the due date, your MLS access will be deactivated, and a late/reconnect fee will be assessed. Late/reconnect fees will not be waived.
Online payments can be made through your RAMCO Dashboard.
 
Plan ahead and follow the quarterly billing chart below to avoid any interruptions in service or a late/reconnect fee.

Canopy Realtor® Association & Canopy MLS Membership Numbers

As of Mon., Dec. 22, 2025
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