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Calling All Leaders |
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It is only May, but we are already looking for the next great leaders among our Realtor® ranks. Yes, it is HAR Board of Directors candidate submission time. You will find the form to fill out online to run for one of the director positions on the HAR Board. [more]
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Get Involved and Make a Difference |
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Membership in HAR affords many benefits. What you may not be aware of as a member is that you can have a direct say in what HAR is doing for its membership and the community. [more]
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Opportunity 2009: Imagine Yourself as a Member of the HAR Leadership Team |
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As a leader of one of the most prestigious Realtor® associations in the country, HAR directors are recognized within the Houston community and nationally for the real difference they make in the lives of HAR's more than 25,000 members through the decisions they make and the standards that they set. [more]
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Houston Property Sales Retreat Further in March |
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Single-family home prices hold up amid seventh consecutive monthly slide in overall property sales; home sales reach highest level of 2008
Total property sales across greater Houston tumbled for the seventh consecutive month in March while sales of single-family homes edged up to the highest level so far this year, according to statistics released by the Houston Association of Realtors® (HAR). [more]
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Timing of MLS Billing to Change |
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Recent MLS rule changes affect the timing of MLS fee collections by moving the due date forward to one month prior to the beginning of the quarter. [more]
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Summary of Recent MLS Rule Changes |
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The MLS Advisory Group continues to respond to changing market conditions and member suggestions by periodically amending MLS rules to better serve HAR’s MLS subscribers. [more]
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Commercial Expo 2008 a Success |
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HAR Chairman Mike Levitin with HAR Board Members Nancy Furst and Danny Nguyen.
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Commercial Gateway is proud of its participation in the most popular event in the local commercial real estate community – the Commercial Expo. [more]
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Crane Served, an Endangered Species? |
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With the oil field manufacturing industry booming in Houston, there is strong demand for crane served space. The market is not keeping pace with the demand for crane served or crane ready buildings in excess of 10 tons. [more]
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May 2008 Commercial Calendar |
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Check here for the list of May Commercial Events and Meetings. [more]
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Get Out the Realtor® Vote for the Saturday, May 10 Election |
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James “Jimmy” Thompson for Sugar Land Mayor
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Fort Bend PAAL Conducts Candidate Interviews for Fort Bend County and HAR Recommends Webb Melder for Conroe Mayor. [more]
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REALTORS® Return to Capitol Hill |
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On May 12, 2008, REALTORS® from across the nation will begin arriving in Washington, D.C. for the National Association of REALTORS® Mid-year Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo. [more}
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Are Your Property Taxes Too High? |
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Texas ranks ninth in the nation in terms of the highest property taxes as a percentage of personal income. Houston has the honor of the highest property tax increase of 50 percent from 2000-2004. [more]
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Promote Your Designations to Consumers |
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Those lovely initials after our names represent proficiency in a specific area of real estate. We are all aware of the many benefits having a designation or certification brings and how important it is to increase our knowledge, regardless of how many years of experience we have. [more]
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HAR Hero of the Month: Ozzie Ramirez of AskOzzie.com |
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Ozzie Ramirez
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In late March, a young Pearland Realtor® e-mailed our office to say he’d be unable to attend a meeting at HAR that was going to provide information beneficial to his real estate career. [more]
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Coaching – Support for Success |
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Every major league sports team and many singers and athletes are among the professionals who depend upon a coach to lead, direct and focus their talents. [more]
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Ask Mike |
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HAR Chairman Michael Levitin
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Q: Michael, I keep seeing national reports in the media about how bad the real estate market is. What is HAR doing locally to help with the situation?
– Anonymous HAR Member
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HAR in the News |
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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. [more]
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Jalisco, Mexico |
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Here are some facts about the state of Jalisco, home of Guadalajara, the second largest city in the country of Mexico: [more]
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TAR International Trade Mission to Guadalajara |
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Texas Realtors® and other U.S.-based Realtors® will travel to Guadalajara, Mexico, Sept. 25-27, by invitation of our Mexican counterparts, AMPI members, who will host a three-day real estate trade mission. [more]
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Ray Holtzapple Appointed to Residential Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee |
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Ray Holtzapple of Holtzapple Neal Properties, Inc. was appointed to serve on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ Residential Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. [more]
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Chapter 45 High Density Ordinance |
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Pictured with the map are Jim Cockrill, Dana Kervin, Ed Wolff, Nancy Furst and Jim Peters.
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HAR Realtors® Jim Cockrill, Ed Wolff, Nancy Furst, Jim Peters and Chief Political Strategist Dana Kervin have been attending the City of Houston’s Chapter 45 High Density Ordinance Stakeholders meetings on behalf of HAR. [more]
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Further Your Real Estate Education Today Through HAR’s Innovative New Classes |
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It’s still not too late to register for HAR’s spring and summer classes. Please visit the Real Estate Course Finder on HAR.com and register today. [more]
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Click Closely, We Are Turning the Corner on Internet Marketing |
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It is a classic Cinderella story. Eighteen months into a down market cycle that is generally having a cataclysmic impact upon the American residential real estate industry we are seeing the birth and growth of several new and exciting trends and directions. [more]
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HAR Greater Northwest Celebrates Spring |
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State Representative Patricia Harless with Area Networking Chair Carolyn Rogers chat before the auction opens.
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The Greater Northwest Area Networking Breakfast hosted their annual Spring Basket Auction on March 12 at Raveneaux Country Club. [more]
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Fort Bend 80s Night |
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HAR Governmental Affairs Coordinator Anna Kong, Nikki Owen, Sharilyn Schuh, Joan Berger, HAR Fort Bend PAALS Chair Dianne Moore and Nick Williams with Congressman Nick Lampson’s office enjoy the festivities at the March 13 event.
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Fort Bend Realtors® hosted a "totally cool” Eighties Night at Safari Texas Ranch on Thursday, March 13. [more]
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Suzanne Anderson Properties Supports TREPAC with 100% Participation Companywide |
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Agents from the Heights, Montrose and Trinity offices of Suzanne Anderson properties celebrated their 100% TREPAC participation with champagne, door prizes and special treats at their office meeting on April 9.
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On April 9, it became official that Suzanne Anderson Properties in the Heights would be the first 100% TREPAC office for 2008. [more]
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2008 TREPAC Investors |
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TREPAC Investors as of April 2, 2008. Are you on the list? [more]
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CenterPoint Energy Reminds Customers to Plant The Right |
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Earth Day and Arbor Day may be behind us, but it’s still a great time to "think green.” CenterPoint Energy reminds Texans that if you plan to plant a tree, be sure to call 811 before you dig to locate underground utility lines. [more]
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Volunteer Efforts Support Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center |
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Receiving the Path for Success Award for their commitment and hard work with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center are, from Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors Sugar Land office: Nikki Owen, manager; Sara Nguyen, chairperson; Diana Doyle and Kathryn Anderson, committee members.
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The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center just came off of its biggest year yet for saving lives, thanks in part to those in the Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors® Sugar Land and Sienna Plantation offices. [more]
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Sienna Dedicates History Park in Honor of Community Developer Larry D. Johnson |
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Suzie and Larry D. Johnson at the dedication of Sienna Plantation’s History Park.
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Sienna Plantation, a master-planned community developed on historic Fort Bend property, dedicated its History Park on March 7. The ceremony honored the founder of The Johnson Development Corp., Larry D. Johnson. [more]
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Wilshire Homes Builds Benefit Home |
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Wilshire Homes in conjunction with Bridgeland and supporting vendors will build a home in Cypress, Texas on behalf of the Greater Houston Builders Association’s (GHBA) Benefit Homes Project and donate the majority of the proceeds from the sale to Home Aid Houston, Texas Children’s Cancer Hospital, and Alzheimer’s Association. [more]
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Perry Homes Now Offers New Product Line in Bridgeland |
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Perry Homes in Bridgeland is pleased to announce the opening of a new section featuring a new product line and is excited to offer your clients their choice of homesites, including some corner, cul-de-sac, oversized and waterfront homesites. [more]
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Ashton Woods Homes Welcomes Daniel S. Gezella as New Vice President of Sales |
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Daniel S. Gezella
Vice President of Sales-Houston Division
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Ashton Woods Homes, an international home builder now building in 10 Houston communities, announces the hiring of Daniel S. Gezella as vice president of sales for its Houston division. [more]
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Wilshire Wins Gold at National Energy Awards Competition |
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It was recently announced that Wilshire Homes was the only production builder in the hot climate category to win the NAHB Research Center’s 2008 EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA). [more]
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