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• Mar 11, 2026
• IREM

Introducing IREM’s new credential: The CSP-AP

What is the CSP-AP and why does it matter?

The new Certified Sustainable Properties Accredited Professional (CSP-AP) from IREM^® is an individual certification that demonstrates your ability to successfully apply IREM’s CSP standards across real estate assets. It signals to owners, investors, and employers that you can translate sustainability goals into measurable operational and financial outcomes.

• Mar 10, 2026
• IREM

Meet the 2026 IREM® DISI Leaders

The IREM^® Diversity and Inclusion Succession Initiative (DISI) helps real estate management professionals from underrepresented communities grow as leaders in our field. Each year, IREM members serve as advisors and help shape this program by mentoring, teaching, and opening doors to the talented leaders selected to join this program. They’re building their careers, strengthening their communities, and contributing to a more inclusive future for real estate management.moreLearn more

• Mar 09, 2026
• IREM

Real estate organizations raise concerns over forced sale provision in Senate housing bill

Real estate organizations, including the Institute of Real Estate Management^® (IREM^® ), are raising concerns about a provision in a Senate housing reform proposal that could significantly disrupt the growing build-to-rent (BTR) housing sector and reduce the availability of professionally managed rental housing.moreLearn more

• Mar 02, 2026
• IREM

Building global partnerships: Reflections from Japan and Korea

IREM^® leaders visited partners in Japan and Korea to strengthen collaboration, support local chapter growth, and deepen our shared commitment to professional education. The trip focused on listening to member needs, exploring new sponsorship models, and identifying ways to expand IREM’s presence in both markets. These conversations reinforced how much we can achieve together across borders.moreLearn more

• Feb 26, 2026
• IREM

Where real estate leaders are born: Inside the IREM® Student Leader experience

The IREM Student Leaders Program is designed to introduce college students to the full spectrum of the real estate management profession. For the 10 students selected this year, the program offers early exposure to careers spanning commercial, multifamily, office, and industrial real estate, while fostering leadership, professional development, and meaningful industry connections. moreLearn more