STRONGER TOGETHER: On April 11, the City of Washington Human Relations Council held its annual event to educate and empower people to obtain equal and fair housing. Broker John Easterling (left) represented the Washington Beaufort County Board of Realtors at the event. Pictured with Easterling is Washington City Councilman William Pitt (right). As stewards of the right to own, use and transfer private property, REALTORS understand that fair housing protects the real estate industry and our businesses. We depend on a free, open market that embraces equal opportunity. In short, fair housing makes us stronger. The board thanks the City of Washington Human Relations Council for providing a venue where fair housing can be discussed and for including REALTORS at the event. (Washington-Beaufort County Board of Realtors)