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Has the Housing Frenzy Peaked?
The Texas housing market has cooled slightly, with home sales down 3.5% in the third quarter compared to last fall’s extraordinary...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Do You Know These Exceptions to the $10,000 Cap on Deductions?
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act included a controversial change: a $10,000 cap on an individual’s itemized deductions for state and local...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 31, 20211 min read
5 Tips to Improve Your Online Bios
According to the NAR 2021 Real Estate in a Digital Age report, 97% of all homebuyers in 2020 used the internet in their home search. This...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Nominate Outstanding Educators, Programs for Awards
It’s time to recognize this year’s exemplary educators and educational programs. Through December 6, Texas REALTORS® is accepting...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 26, 20211 min read
Do You Know How to Effectively Serve Tenants and Landlords?
The Texas Residential Leasing Specialist (TRLS) certification tells your clients that you have a thorough understanding of landlord and...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 24, 20211 min read
How Do Introverts Thrive in a Social Business?
A career in real estate involves daily social interactions, networking, and attending industry events. But not all REALTORS® are social...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Early Voting is Underway
The period to vote early in the November 2 election in Texas runs through October 29. Texas voters will have eight statewide propositions...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 19, 20211 min read
Exclusively for You: Free and Discounted Virtual Tours
Texas REALTORS® members have access to exclusive discounts through FloorPlanOnline. They offer free virtual tours that include a 15-photo...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 17, 20211 min read
3 Reasons to Send a Client Satisfaction Survey
Want to learn how to provide better service to your clients? One of the best ways is to ask your previous ones for feedback. A...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Strategies for Brokers to Improve Performance and Outcomes
Being a broker, you closely keep up with performance numbers at your brokerage. But do you know how to improve those numbers? Real estate...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Where to Send the Fee to Extend the Termination Option
Although the initial option fee should be sent to the title company, the fee to extend the termination option should be delivered...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 7, 20211 min read
Texas REALTORS® Break Fundraising Records in 2021
Investments in the Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee (TREPAC) reached record-breaking levels in 2021, thanks to the strong...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 6, 20212 min read
How Solar Panels Affect Transactions
Judy Jones listed a property with solar panels in Kennadale for a seller who had to move out of state due to a catastrophic accident. The...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 3, 20212 min read
Help First-Time Buyers and Workforce-Housing Clients
The Texas Affordable Housing Specialist (TAHS) certification shows you how to assist first-time and underserved homebuyers as well as...
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 30, 20211 min read
What to Know About Homes on Private Roads
Not all Texas homes are accessible from public roads. Private roads are roads on private property and generally do not receive public...
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 28, 20211 min read
The Latest on Evictions
What do evictions look like for you, as property managers and landlords, now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 23, 20211 min read
Members Appointed to TREC’s Broker-Lawyer Committee
Dianne McCoy and Mary Miner will serve as broker members on the Texas Real Estate Commission Broker-Lawyer Committee until 2027. McCoy is...
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Texas Condominium and Townhome Sales on the Rise
Condominiums and townhomes are an increasingly popular option among Texas residents, according to the 2021 Texas REALTORS® Condominium...
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 19, 20211 min read
Continue Learning with Virtual Sessions On Demand
Whether you missed the live sessions or want to experience the event again to gain more knowledge for your business, the Shaping Texas...
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 16, 20211 min read
Save on DocuSign Products
As a member of Texas REALTORS®, you have access to a 20% discount on DocuSign. DocuSign brings you e-signatures and transaction...
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 14, 20211 min read
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