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  REACHING MORE THAN 25,000 REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS    MAY 2009 VOL. 33/ ISSUE 05   

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Federal Political Coordinators Go to Washington
REALTORS® from across the United States will attend the National Association of REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. May 11-16 taking an active role in advancing the industry, the public policy agenda and the Association.
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Thousands of Texas REALTORS® Fight for Property Owners at State Capitol
HAR President and CEO Bob Hale, Cameron Hill, Tiffany Curry, Shad Bogany, Kenya Burrell, Bridget Crowley, Dana Kervin and Marsha Fisk visit with State Representative Al Edwards (center) in his office.
Almost 2,000 Texas REALTORS® converged on the State Capitol in Austin to make their voices heard and presence known to our legislators.
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A Move Toward Greater Customer Service and Loyalty
Moving into a new home is exciting, but it can also be a costly and logistical headache. Along with the sorting, packing and unpacking of boxes, there is the added concern of what to expect upon arriving at the new residence.
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Seasonal Homebuying Interest Translates to Increased Houston Home Sales in March
Declines in the sales and pricing of homes throughout the greater Houston area eased in March, matching a trend that the Federal Reserve noted in several markets around the country in its Beige Book survey released last week.
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The Law of Real Estate
Every two years, something happens that energizes me more than ever. Every two years, our elected state leaders go to Austin for 140 days to pass laws that will make our state better going forward.
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Houston Named Ambassador City for Increasing Affordable Housing, Revitalizing the Community
Houston Mayor Bill White (middle) and HAR Chair Vicki Fullerton (far right) pose with plaques in recognition of HAR’s partnership with the City for the Houston HOPE program. (L-R) NAR Housing Opportunities Chairman Len Ferber, NAR President Charles McMillan, and U.S. Conference of Mayors Director Dave Gatton flew to Houston just to present the award.
The National Association of REALTORS® and the U.S. Conference of Mayors have named Houston a 2009 Ambassador City for its Houston HOPE Homes program, an initiative to reinvest in some of Houston's historic neighborhoods with housing development and infrastructure improvements.
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Opportunity 2010: Imagine Yourself as a Member of the HAR Leadership Team
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 23,000 members through the decisions they make and the standards that they set.
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Now is the Time to BUY… Because Costs are Going Up
Unique opportunities created by a series of events now offer the best buying climate that has existed in decades.
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Are You Ready to be Recruited?
Every day we listen to the news and hear more about the unemployment crisis across the nation. Aren't you glad that you live in Houston and that you are a REALTOR®?
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SIOR Hosting Commercial Education Programs in May and June
As a commercial real estate practitioner, challenging times require that you improve your skills if you intend to successfully compete for the fewer assignments which a slowing market brings
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Implementing Your Vision Requires Automating Your Team’s Accountability
There's a glow on the horizon, and it's growing brighter every month. But only for those whose eyes are focused on opportunity.
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Under the Tuscana Sun
Ciao!!

As international real estate goes, it is always interesting and informative to understand how real estate is conducted in other countries
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MLS Goes Green
With rising energy costs and growing environmental awareness, home buyers are increasingly in search of homes that are energy efficient.
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2009 TREPAC Investors
All Investments as of April 9, 2009

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Introducing Your Newest HAR TREPAC Trustee
Joan Berger
In February, Joan Berger with Heritage Texas Properties in Sugar Land officially became your seventh HAR TREPAC Trustee. Joan has served in the Fort Bend area on various TREPAC and political committees for several years. 
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HAR Fort Bend Rocks at REALTOR® Idol
The HAR Celebrity Judges included HAR TREPAC Trustee Cameron Hill as Randy Jackson, Theresa Fehr of Century 21 Premier Gold as Paula Abdul and Martin Evans of Trendmaker Homes as the infamous Simon Cowell.
More than 300 people crowded into the ballroom of Sweetwater Country Club on March 26 for HAR Fort Bend's version of "REALTOR® Idol."  The audience was treated to four live performances and both live and silent auctions.
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HAR in the News
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.
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Riverstone Opens New Enclave with 50-Foot Homesites
Fort Bend’s Riverstone is expanding its product offerings with a new neighborhood that has — for the first time in the community’s history — 50-foot properties. Riverstone is conveniently located at Highway 6, three miles south of U.S. 59, and offers easy access to several major thoroughfares, including the Fort Bend Parkway.

Fort Bend’s Riverstone is expanding its product offerings with a new neighborhood that has — for the first time in the community’s history — 50-foot properties.

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Perry Homes Blends Serenity with Proximity to Houston in Sedona Lakes
Manvel Mayor Delores Martin cuts the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the opening of Sedona Lakes.
Perry Homes recently began offering a collection of one- and two-story homes in three homesite sections in the Brazoria County community of Sedona Lakes. A choice of homes from 2,500 to 8,400 square feet and priced from the $260's to the $590's is available.
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MacDonald Joins Sienna Custom Home Team
Sienna Plantation is welcoming custom-home veteran Jack MacDonald to its custom sales team.
Sienna Plantation is welcoming custom-home veteran Jack MacDonald to its custom sales team.
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