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HAR in the News
The Houston Association of REALTORS® is making headlines! Here’s a look at some of the media coverage our organization has received over the past few weeks.
HAR’s MLS Update for December and full-year 2011, reporting the seventh consecutive month of increased sales and the lowest months inventory level in two years, generated coverage from mid- to late January in the following media outlets:
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imPACt Gulf Coast is Coming
Join HAR TREPAC for an informative luncheon about some of the most challenging issues facing the Gulf Coast region today:
• The Economic Impact of Changes at NASA
• Windstorm Insurance
• The National Flood Insurance Program
Monday, March 5
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
3000 NASA Parkway
Presenters include The Honorable Larry Taylor, Texas State Representative and issues...
MarketInsight: Set It and Forget It
As a REALTOR®, you want to do the best job possible for your clients. Now you can show your clients just how much effort goes into listing their property with MarketInsight, a powerful new and engaging tool to help you stay connected with your clients and customers. With MarketInsight, your clients can stay informed about the activities surrounding their property without even contacting you.
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The EDGE: Week of February 27, 2012
The EDGE: National Pending Home Sales Grow, MarketInsight: Set It and Forget It, Weekly HAR Market Stat and More
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The New Normal?
Why You Should Consider Leases
Everyone has to live somewhere. That means people must either own their home or rent—or live with their parents, but that would be another article topic.
Do you know what segment of the Houston real estate market had the greatest increase last year? Single-family leases. They were up more than 16 percent compared to 2010. (Okay, country home sales were up 18 percent...
HAR Advertising in 2012; What to Do Next?
When you are already one of the most widely-known websites in the greater Houston area, what do you do about advertising?
Not to sound boastful, but about one-quarter of the population of the greater Houston area is on HAR.com during any given month. That is tremendous reach that has definitely taken time and effort to develop. You should all be very proud of that accomplishment. We are a known entity...
The New Year Begins on a Positive Note for the Houston Real Estate Market
January marks the eighth consecutive month of increased home sales
The Houston housing market held to positive territory as 2012 began, with January marking the eighth consecutive month of increased home sales. The year also opened with a continued decline in active property listings and growth in pending sales—a combination that signals a healthy market with a balanced supply of housing inventory,...
“March”ing to a Different Beat
Sometimes people forget that we have a very diverse group of members. That includes diversity of business types and markets served. The leasing market in our area is hot right now. As many people are looking for ways to supplement or broaden their earning potential, leases might be a great way to do just that.
We are also very proud of the success of our Commercial Gateway division that serves all...
Rethinking Your 2012 To-Do List
It’s not too late, you know. Remember that first draft of your 2012 To-Do list was created in the hustle and bustle of the year-end business cycle and the chaos of the holiday season. Before we slip out of the first quarter, there is still time to take another look at the reality of the day and make a few adjustments. This piece has been created to give you some ideas.
First of all, remember that...
MarketInsight: Set It and Forget It
A new powerful and engaging tool to help you stay connected with your clients and customers
As a REALTOR®, you want to do the best job possible for your clients. And now you can show your clients just how much effort goes into listing their property. With MarketInsight, your clients can stay informed about the activities surrounding their property without even contacting you.
MarketInsight allows...
