GMM Habitat Board Director Recognized as Fair Housing Champion

The National Association of Realtors® and Realtor.com® recently honored Bill Flagg, a Board Director of Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat), with a Fair Housing Champion Award during NAR's Fair Housing Month event, "Fair Housing Forward." Honorees received recognition for their efforts to advance fair housing and expand homeownership in their communities.

With the Fair Housing Champion Award, Realtors® are recognized for going above and beyond to support buyers and communities, advocating for accessible and affordable housing opportunities, and promoting consumer and Realtor® fair housing education. Sponsored by Realtor.com®, the award provides a $5,000 prize that Flagg donated to GMM Habitat.

"Ensuring that every individual has a fair opportunity to achieve homeownership is fundamental to our mission," said NAR President Kevin Sears. "These remarkable Realtors® have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and fostering stronger communities. Their efforts serve as a model for our industry and a beacon of hope for those striving to achieve the American Dream."

"Being honored as a 2025 NAR Fair Housing Champion Award winner means that I stand for more than sales -- I stand for justice in housing,” said Bill Flagg, Realtor Emeritus/Broker Associate, ERA Queen City Realty. “Partnering with Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity lets me turn advocacy into action, one home at a time."

NAR and Realtor.com published the following about Flagg:

William "Bill" Flagg

Realtor®, ERA Queen City Realty, Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Flagg has led impactful initiatives to address housing inequities, including introducing the first successful Homeownership Fair in Newark, N.J., in partnership with Metropolitan Baptist Church. The event, attended by over 300 community members, provided critical education on renting versus buying, credit repair, and down payment assistance. Through these initiatives, Flagg has made a lasting impact on his local Realtor® association and the broader community by promoting fair housing and fostering an inclusive environment.

About the National Association of REALTORS®

As America's largest trade association, the National Association of REALTORS® is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. For free consumer guides about navigating the homebuying and selling transaction processes – from written buyer agreements to negotiating compensation – visit www.nar.realtor/the-facts.

About Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization, Habitat for Humanity International, committed to building homes, communities, and hope. The organization, which is one of the leading builders of affordable housing in New Jersey, serves 68 municipalities in Morris and Middlesex Counties and the greater Plainfield area. Through volunteer labor and monetary donations and materials, Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat builds affordable new homes and provides home repair services to income eligible families and individuals. Now in its 40th year, Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat has served nearly 1,100 families through building more than 200 local homes, preserving 531 homes for low-income homeowners and seniors, and helping 383 families with housing solutions worldwide. The local affiliate organization has engaged more than 150,000 volunteers in its various programs. Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat also operates a successful ReStore home improvement and furnishings outlet in Randolph which has kept 21,772 tons of reusable materials out of landfills and funded 42 homes since 2007.

For more information, visit www.gmmhabitat.org or call 973-891-1934.