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REALTORS® Vote 2012: July 31 Primary Runoff Elections
The 2013 legislative session is sure to be an interesting one, with many longtime senators and representatives retiring or losing their races, and it is said by some Capitol insiders that as many as half of the 83rd Texas Legislature will be freshmen or sophomores. Here is how HAR’s 26 Recommended Candidates measured up in the May 29 primary elections.
20 candidates won their primary race outright
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The EDGE: Week of July 30, 2012
The EDGE: Forbes Ranks Houston as the Coolest City in America, Mortgage Rates Score a New Record Low and More
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Blogs and Copyrighted Content
What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You
Blogging should be easy and fun. Businesses already realize the benefits of blogging and how effective it is in engaging existing clients, attracting new clients/prospects and/or to market their listings for sale or rent. While blogging empowers you to reach the masses, it can be a huge responsibility. “With great power comes great responsibility.”
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HAR TREPAC hosts imPACt Katy
imPACt Katy is Here!
Join HAR TREPAC for an informative luncheon about some of the most challenging issues facing the Katy area today:
- The new Legislative & Political Landscape presented by Congressman Pete Olson
- Growth and Economic Development brought to you by the Katy Area Economic Developmet Council
- Katy’s SuperStar School System – Katy ISD
Monday, August 6
11:30 a.m. –...
The Pinnacle Ideal Comes Alive
Starting this September 1, something very exciting will be happening in more than 50 REALTOR® communities across the country. September 1 is the date that the Pinnacle Group Project, an extraordinary experience for REALTOR® associations, including HAR, is set to begin. Although only a few months old, this project has already earned and, based on its current momentum, will continue to earn the...
Save Big on Office Supplies, Whether You Buy Online or In-store
The Texas Association of REALTORS® strives to put as much value into your membership as possible. In fact, for the $112 you pay in state dues, you get at least $1,084 of products and services. And that’s just the beginning.
Texas REALTORS® and affiliates also have access to a vast array of discounts and free services. For example, you can save up to 60% on office products, tech equipment for your...
Houston Home Sales and Pricing Reach New Heights in June
Prices set records during the 13th straight month of positive home sales
Temperatures weren’t the only thing sizzling in June. Consumers snapped up homes at the greatest volume in nearly five years, pushing average and median prices to record highs with increased volume in purchases of higher-end properties.
According to the latest monthly data prepared by the Houston Association of REALTORS®...
The Summer Rolls on for Houston Real Estate and HAR
As you can see from the cover of this month’s magazine, the Professional Development Department and its many course offerings is the focus of the issue. Our education is second to none. We are continually offering the latest information to our members to help keep you up-to-date and as effective in your business as possible—and many of the courses are free. If you want to set yourself apart from...
Education Can Be the Key to Unlocking Your Real Estate Success
Are you wondering what classes to take to earn your Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE ) so that you may keep your license current? Have you waited until the last minute to get those last few hours completed? If so, why not take this required time to learn something new and become an even better REALTOR®.
Today’s consumer has a plethora of options when it comes to working with a REALTOR® or even...
The Importance of Displaying the Address on Your Listing
While the majority of the listings on HAR.com display an address for the property, more than three percent of the listings do not. Some listing agents, at the direction of the seller, do not display the property address on the Web. Some do so because they do not want their clients to find the listings on HAR.com. Whatever the reason may be, the advantages of displaying addresses outweigh the disadvantages.
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