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New Website for Transparent HOA Info
The Texas Real Estate Commission has launched a website dedicated to helping real estate consumers find more information about homeowners...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 21, 20212 min read
5 Tips to Beat Burnout
Whether it’s the demands of a competitive housing market, managing work-life balance, health concerns, or a mix of other challenges, it’s...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 19, 20212 min read
Read the Latest Texas Luxury Home Sales Report
As a category, luxury homes in Texas experienced tremendous growth from November 2020 to October 2021. The number of homes that sold for...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 16, 20211 min read
When Contract Deadlines Fall on Holidays
When calculating deadlines, TREC and Texas REALTORS® contracts use calendar days, not business days. Although calculating deadlines for...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 14, 20211 min read
Fact or Fiction: Do Inspectors Have to Determine the Presence of Mold?
A real estate inspector is not required to determine the presence or risk of mold. Fact. The Texas Real Estate Commission’s standards of...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 13, 20211 min read
How Sharing Expertise Can Get You Leads
You’re always looking for new ways to find leads. Whether you appeal directly to new clients or focus on maintaining relationships with...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 9, 20211 min read
New Texas REALTORS® Form: Addendum Regarding Rental Flood Disclosure
During the 87th Texas Legislature, a change in law passed that requires landlords to give notice to prospective residential tenants if...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 7, 20213 min read
NAREB Releases Report About Black Homeownership in America
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, whose mission statement is “democracy in housing,” released its 2021 State of Housing in...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 5, 20211 min read
Master the Complexities of Property Management
The Texas Residential Property Manager (TRPM) certification assures property owners that you have the knowledge and expertise to handle...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Brokers: Four Ways To Maximize Your Agents’ Potential
When your agents succeed, you succeed. But how can you, as a broker, help them reach their full potential? Here are areas to focus on....
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 30, 20211 min read
Breaking Down Misconceptions About VA Loans
There is a lot of skepticism around Veterans Administration loans, much of it caused by people not having all the facts. For example,...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 23, 20211 min read
TALCB Launches Complaint Tool
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) in September launched a complaint portal. The new online tool allows...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 21, 20211 min read
From the Legal Hotline: Must You Include the Designated Broker’s Name in Advertisements?
Agents who are sponsored by business entity brokerages have called to ask if they must include the designated broker’s name in their...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 18, 20211 min read
Do You Know the Rules for Coming Soon Listings?
You may call them coming-soon listings, pocket listings, or something else, but many in the real estate industry call them a problem. To...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 17, 20213 min read
Texas REALTORS® Among Austin’s Best Workplaces for 2021
Texas REALTORS® is a Top Workplace of Greater Austin for a third year in a row. The Austin American-Statesman honored Texas REALTORS®...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 14, 20211 min read
Get the Most From Your Professional Groups
Logging on or showing up is a good start when you join a professional network, but if you really want to make the most of your...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Highlights from TREC’s November Meeting
The Texas Real Estate Commission met November 8. A video replay of the meeting along with the full agenda and materials are available at...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Close an Interesting Commercial Transaction?
Apply for the William C. Jennings Award if you or your company completed an outstanding commercial real estate transaction that...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Austin and San Antonio Among Top 10 Commercial Office Markets of Q3 2021
Austin and San Antonio were among the top 10 office markets of the third quarter of 2021 in the NAR monthly Commercial Market Insights...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 8, 20211 min read
Property Taxes Will Be on May 2022 Ballot
The final hours of the 87th Texas Legislature brought big news for property taxes. Texas voters will have a constitutional amendment on...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 4, 20211 min read
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