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Fair Housing and Tenants’ Requests
The federal Fair Housing Act allows tenants with disabilities to request changes to the structures of their premises and the rules that...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 16, 20233 min read
Assume Nothing About What Your Clients Know
It’s easy to assume your clients know more than they do, especially if they are enthusiastic and not asking many questions. But you run...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 13, 20232 min read
Property Tax Values: A Golden Opportunity to Help Clients
Guest post by Eric Bramlett, owner of Bramlett Residential April is the month that most Texas counties release their annual property tax...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Report Shows Promising Future for Hispanic Homeownership
Hispanic homeownership rates rose steadily for the eighth year in a row and had their largest new household growth in nearly 10 years...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 9, 20231 min read
Get Involved Politically to Help Real Estate, Your Clients
Getting involved in the political side of real estate helps your clients, fellow REALTORS®, your industry, and all of Texas. The more...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Governor Appoints 3 to TREC
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed three people to the Texas Real Estate Commission, which has nine total commissioners. Six must be licensed...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Secure the Best Deals at the Best Hotels
Traveling for business or pleasure? HotelPlanner, a new member benefit from Texas REALTORS®, can help you save up to 65% at over 1...
Ernest Enriquez
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Give Old Tech New Life
It starts innocently enough. You buy a new smartphone or tablet, and your older model ends up in a drawer. Fast forward a few years, and...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 30, 20231 min read
What Does My Client Do With These Checkboxes?
The Texas Real Estate Commission in November 2022 added checkboxes to the Seller’s Disclosures paragraph of the Unimproved Property...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 28, 20231 min read
zipForm’s Updated Features Remove the Hassles of Forms
Writing up contracts, acquiring signatures from clients, and sharing documents has never been easier thanks to zipForm, one of your Texas...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 26, 20231 min read
Texas REALTORS® Shows Its Strength at the Capitol
About 3,500 REALTORS® from across the state came to Austin this week to participate in REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol. The day kicked...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 23, 20231 min read
What Minimum Services Are Required of You in a Real Estate Transaction?
The Real Estate License Act contains provisions that impose requirements on all brokers and agents regarding client communications and...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Understanding the Healthcare Member Benefit Program
On March 10, CapCare hosted a webinar about the exclusive healthcare member benefit program available to members of Texas REALTORS®....
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 19, 20231 min read
What Stats Are Economists Looking At?
Will inflation continue? Will rents continue to rise? Are we headed for a recession? There are many questions about what lies ahead....
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 16, 20231 min read
Legal Briefs: Closing Contingencies
In the latest installment from the Legal Briefs Video Series, you’ll find out if amending the closing date extends the contingency date...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Build Lasting Relationships With Clients
Remember: Building strong connections takes time and consistency. It requires an ongoing effort over months and even years to grow...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 12, 20232 min read
What To Know About Cap Rate
The term cap rate can seem confusing; however, it’s a simple concept. Short for capitalization rate, cap rate is a valuable tool in...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Apply Now for an NAR 2024 Committee
The NAR committee application portal is now open! This is your opportunity to help shape the industry and the direction of the National...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 7, 20231 min read
TREC Now Accepting Comments on Proposed Rules
The Texas Real Estate Commission is now accepting comments on rules proposed at its most recent meeting. Visit TREC’s website and use the...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 5, 20231 min read
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Team?
You created a team to boost your productivity and income. Here are tips to make your team even more successful. Find the Strengths and...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 2, 20231 min read
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