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| Get in the Driver’s Seat at Realtor® Expo 2007 |
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I am excited!! I am so proud of the 2007 Realtor® Expo this year, not just because I am Chairman, but because it is the first time we have ever offered a grand prize that is the best possible prize for any Realtor® – a car!
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| 2007 Realtor Expo 2007 Jungle Adventure |
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You don't want to miss Realtor Expo 2007 on October 11, 2007 at Reliant Center. There will be fun, food and prizes. The grand prize is a 2-year lease on an Audi Q7 provided by Millennium Audi. There is also a prize of $1,000 to be given away.
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| Greater Houston Housing Market Weathers Mortgage Turbulence |
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With widespread reports of mortgage companies across the country filing for bankruptcy, shutting down operations or having difficulty finding the money to fund loans, the greater Houston real estate market held up remarkably well in July.
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| MLS Public Listing Sites Gain Support |
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Consumer-facing multiple listing service Web sites – once taboo and controversial in some markets – are gaining interest again as MLSs scramble to define their value and role in future real estate markets.
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| Congratulations to the 2008 Newly Elected Board of Directors |
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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 25,000 members through the decisions they make and the standards that they set.
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| Tempo Security Initiatives |
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In an effort to safe-guard the content maintained in the MLS system, the MLS Advisory Group has passed a number of initiatives to help ensure those that access the system are authorized subscribers.
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| Protect Yourself When Surfing Online |
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Surfing online has become much easier with high-speed connections, simple Internet setups, and wireless access, but online safety has become anything but simple. Protecting your personal and/or business information is now a big concern for all online users.
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| Houston Area Real Estate Community Supports Breast Cancer Research |
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The Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation is excited to announce its Sixth Annual Luncheon to be held on Thursday, September 27, 2007, at The Westin Galleria (5060 West Alabama Street, 77056).
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| Cancer Doesn’t Stand a Chance in Texas |
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In honor of the Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation Luncheon to be held on Thursday, September 27, 2007, we asked Texas State Representative Ellen Cohen to submit an article to Houston Realtor® magazine. As a cancer survivor, someone whose husband fought a long battle with cancer and after finishing her first term in the Texas House, she has very strong views on cancer research and how the state should be helping its citizens.
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| And the Survey Says… |
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Real estate is local. One particular area of the city might be doing very well, while another is slowing. There are different parks, shops, hospitals and schools. All of these factors go into the decision of where a buyer will ultimately move.
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| Realtor® Party Voter Registration Drive |
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Top 5 Reasons to Register to Vote 5. Voting is an essential part of democracy. 4. Texas was admitted as the 28th state in 1845 by just one vote! 3. One vote in 1920 gave women the right to vote! 2. Support HAR recommended candidates who support the real estate industry. 1. Demonstrate the power of the Realtor® Party!
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| Don’t Be a Victim of Unnecessary Taxes: Vote YES on Proposition 6 |
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Have you received a letter from your County's Appraisal District to render your vehicle for taxation?
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| HAR & TREPAC Celebrate Top Producers |
Mike Smith, Phuong Tran with MLS Realty of Houston, Rosie the Realtor®, Jason Broome with MLS Realty of Houston and Razelle Smith with God’s Country Realty enjoy networking with fellow top producers and guests as they tour the new Hotel ZaZa.
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July 10 was a first for HAR and TREPAC as Top Producers from across the membership area were invited to a celebration of their success at the new Hotel ZaZa.
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| 2007 TREPAC Investors |
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TREPAC Investments as of August 6, 2007.
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| TREPAC Presentations |
Richard Filip with RE/MAX of Texas attended the June 18 Board of Directors meeting where HAR Vice Chair and 2007 TREPAC Chair Vicki Fullerton presented him with a flag flown over the Texas Capitol for RE/MAX’s 2007 $10,000 TREPAC Platinum R Investment.
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Check here for a pictorial of recent TREPAC donations.
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| Ask Rob |
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Q. Given the high tech nature of the "Supra” system, what are the tracking procedures in linking an almost $100.00 device that is out in the public to it’s rightful owner?
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| Understanding The Female Consumer |
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If You Are Anticipating a Female Consumer in Your Future, You Better Be Waiting in the Right Attitude.
The primary focus of most of the industry's current literature seems to be divided between the high profile subjects of Internet strategies and informational technologies. However, brokers would benefit from looking beyond the glitter and romance of these matters into a number of business trends that some experts suggest will have much more significant short-and mid-term impacts.
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| Ireland Factoids |
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Ireland is one of the top eight countries supplying foreign buyers of U.S. Real Estate. At this Web site, www.worldbiz.com/bizireland.html, you can order reports on different aspects of doing business in Ireland and Irish business etiquette.
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| Timeshare and Fractional Exclusive Listings Can Now Be Placed in the HAR MLS |
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HAR MLS has not had a method for properly listing timeshare and fractional exclusive properties, until now. Recent changes in our system make it possible now, and it is as simple as choosing one button!
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| The Real Estate Industry and the Effect of the New Texas Margin Tax |
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As many taxpayers are aware, we have a new Margin Tax in Texas, which replaces the Franchise tax. The tax was passed into law in June 2006 and was followed by a technical corrections act in June 2007. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief explanation of the new tax, and to discuss the effect it will have on various aspects of the real estate industry.
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| The Secret and the Power of Connecting |
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Everyone wants to know how to connect.
Everyone wants to know how to make appointments.
Everyone wants to know how to meet the right people.
Everyone wants to connect more to sell more.
Everyone wants to connect more to succeed more.
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| Safe Steps for Meeting a New Client |
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Here are 10 steps you can follow to help take the risk out of meeting prospects and clients:
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| Safety on the Road |
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As a Realtor®, you spend a great deal of time in your car. These tips may help protect you from dangerous situations on the road or while waiting in your car.
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| Characteristics of a Professional…Do You Make the Grade? |
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Professionalism isn't just a set of appearances – neatness, good grooming, "shop talk" and the like. Nor is it just technical skill; many technically skilled people are not really professional. Professionalism is, rather, a set of internalized character strengths and values directed toward high quality service to others through one's work.
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| HAR Area Networking Meetings |
2007 Montgomery County WCR President Linda Daves, HAR Director Henry Cheek, HAR Director Judi Barr (front),Montgomery County Judge Barb Sadler, HAR Montgomery County Networking Committee Advertising Chair Lisa Shaver, HAR Montgomery County Networking Chair Dave Roedel, Texas Real Estate Commissioner John Eckstrum visited at the Montgomery County Luncheon.
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Enjoy a pictorial recap of recent HAR Networking Meetings.
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| Martha’s Homes Signal a “Back to Basics” for KB Home |
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KB Home's new models in WoodCreek Reserve feel as if you're stepping into one of the pages of Martha Stewart's magazines. Old-world craftsmanship is reflected in the distinctive crown moldings and aesthetic touches, while homeowners enjoy the covered front patios and porches, spacious decks for entertaining, outdoor gardens and ample storage for arts and crafts projects.
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| Wilshire Homes Promotes Craig Dudley to Division President |
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Craig Dudley, Sr. Vice President and C.O.O. of Wilshire Homes Houston, Ltd., has been promoted to Division President.
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| Perry Homes Offers Incentives |
For a limited time, Perry Homes offers qualified homebuyers an exciting incentive – no monthly mortgage payments until 2008. Realtor® bonuses are also available in many Perry Homes communities.
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| Prudential Gary Greene Realtors® Donate Time, Effort to Habitat for Humanity Home Built by Women |
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Putting their volunteer skills to good use, Realtor® Ann Eschenfelder and five of her coworkers from the Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors® Champions office spent a recent Saturday morning working on a Habitat for Humanity home which is being built solely by women.
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| With Our Deepest Sympathies |
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Jimmy Dale Barton, beloved husband of Celia Cazort Barton, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jimmy was born April 12, 1947, in Fayetteville, AR, to Ina and Marvin Barton.
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