Month: July 2010

In the world of transitioning business competencies that face today’s broker, few have proven more difficult to overcome than the concept of knowledge. For more than half a century, most North American firms have focused...

You know your client’s home is probably the most significant investment they will ever make. And maintaining and improving it adds lasting value and enjoyment. A well-planned and well-done remodeling project, small or...

Do you feel out of the loop of technology? You may not be alone. Here are the top five signs you are out of touch with technology. You have an AOL account and you use it for business. Same applies to Yahoo and Hotmail. Time to...

Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) President and CEO Bob Hale was honored by the Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Houston) with the 2010 Communication Leadership Award during...

The Houston Association of REALTORS® and the Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation joined together to help raise funds for breast cancer research at the first Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament. On Monday, May 17, a total...

Note: The information contained in this article is current as of June 18, 2010. Please consult the online edition of Houston REALTOR® magazine (http://www.hro.har.com) for any updates regarding further action by Congress. The...

Q-1: Who will be subject to the new taxes imposed in the health legislation? A new 3.8% tax will apply to the “unearned” income of “High Income” taxpayers. Another 0.9% tax will apply to the...

Galveston rolls out the red carpet for Texas REALTORS® from across the state at the 2010 Texas REALTORS® Convention and Trade Expo September 13-15 at the Galveston Island Convention Center. This is an opportunity to network with...

Due to the recent economic climate, lenders now appear more willing to consider short sales over foreclosures than they were just a few years ago. While short sales have the potential to be more favorable than a foreclosure for...