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Gov. Perry Signs Eminent Domain Bill Into Law
On Monday, May 23, Gov. Rick Perry signed Senate Bill 18, an eminent domain reform bill, into law. The legislation dramatically tightens restrictions on state and local entities’ eminent domain authority. The new law will require government entities to make a reasonable offer for the land, allow the previous land owner to buy the land back at the government’s purchase price if the land...
HAR Governmental Affairs Advisory Group Chairman Receives Gubernatorial Appointment
Governor Rick Perry’s office has announced the appointment of Mario Arriaga to the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee. Arriaga will serve as a commercial real estate representative. The Real Estate Research Advisory Committee advises the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, which conducts real estate related research based on Texans’ needs.
Mario...
Fundraising reception honoring Council Member Oliver Pennington
Join the Host Committee for a reception honoring Council Member Oliver Pennington, Houston City Council, District G
When: Thursday, June 9
Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
At the home of Kay and Ned Holmes, 1623 River Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX 77019.
To RSVP call 713-861-1117 or email Danny@waldenandassociates.com
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The EDGE: Week of May 23, 2011
NAR Call to Action, Weekly HAR Market Stat and More
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Gov. Perry Signs Bill Banning Certain Private Transfer Fees
On Friday June 17, Governor Rick Perry signed H.B. 8 by Rep. Drew Darby (R-San Angelo) into law. H.B. 8 passed the Texas House of Representatives and Senate in May, and went into effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature.
H.B. 8 prohibits private transfer fees on certain real estate transactions and requires disclosure for properties subject to existing transfer fees. Developers...
Call for Action: Tell Congress “No” to Down Payment Increase
The National Association of REALTORS® has issued a Call for Action asking REALTORS® to contact their members of Congress and let them know the detrimental effect that a 20% down payment requirement would have on home buyers and the real estate industry.
Background
The Dodd-Frank and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 became law on July 21, 2010. Under the Act, financial institutions that...
Bill Exempting Real Estate Professionals from DTPA Passes Texas Legislature
On Wednesday, May 18, the Texas Senate and and Texas House of Representatives approved SB 1353 by Sen. Kevin Eltife (Tyler), which would exempt real estate agents and brokers from liability under the Deceptive Trade and Practices Act (DTPA). From the Houston area, Sen. Joan Huffman and Sen. Tommy Williams joined as co-authors of the legislation.
Removing real estate professionals from the scope...
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Texas Affordable Housing Specialist Certification
The Houston Association of REALTORS® is now partnering with the Texas Association of REALTORS® to offer the Texas Affordable Housing Specialist Certification (TAHS) to ALL Texas REALTORS®.
The Texas Affordable Housing Specialist certification equips Texas REALTORS® with the knowledge to help increase sustainable home ownership across Texas. It aims to educate you about state programs available...
How to Create your FREE HAR Blog – Online Webinar
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