The real estate market has been a mark of concern for the nation for nearly half a decade. Between the peak of real estate prices in 2005 to early 2009, total home re-sales fell 38 percent while sales of new homes dove more than 76 percent. Construction of homes and apartments skidded to a stop [...]
In the current housing downturn, banks and independent loan entities are increasingly finicky about the properties with which they become involved. This typically means a stringent home inspection before any papers are signed. Though this has caused headaches for potential homeowners, it has supplemented the demand for qualified home inspectors. There are currently three levels [...]
Whether you’re a high school graduate or a scientist with a doctorate, jobs, if not careers, have disappeared across the nation. What’s the next step after the dreaded pink slip? There is always the possibility of moving within your job field or changing careers altogether. Switching careers may seem daunting, but it is not as [...]
With more than 2.6 million real estate professionals in the United States and the housing crisis in many parts of the country, more than ever, real estate professionals need a way to set themselves apart from the pack. One way many are finding their niche is as an EcoBroker. EcoBroker is a designation program for [...]
Continuing education classes are mandatory every two years for certified real estate professionals in Texas. The Real Estate License Act requires that Individual brokers or sales people must receive 15 classroom hours, 6 hours of which are the approved Legal and Ethics courses during each two-year approval beginning the first year after completing SAE requirements. [...]
A stable housing market dictates the backbone of any strong economy, local or national. It is also a sign of economic prosperity as it allows business to flourish and banks to prosper as a result of the stable equity. Despite the economic collapse fostered by the inadequately monitored sub-prime housing market, many regions seem to [...]
It is a constant struggle for real estate agents to juggle clients while trying to acquire new ones simultaneously. The challenge is to have a consistent steady flow of people looking to buy and sell homes, instead of times of work overload, followed by times of little or no work. Think about it, do you [...]
With the cost of electricity on the rise, homeowners are looking for new ways to cut down on the amount they currently use. In-home heating, cooling and lighting account for 67 percent of electrical usage, and there are a variety of ways these systems can be made more efficient. Before buying or selling a home, [...]
As housing prices continue to fall, the number of real estate investors is on the rise. If you don’t have the resources yourself to invest, obtaining your Texas Real Estate License may be an ideal way to get in the game and supplement your income. You may be surprised to find out how fast and [...]
If you have been hesitant to obtain your Texas real estate license, there are many who wouldn’t blame you. These days, if you simply open a newspaper or turn on the television, you might think the world is going to end. Now, we are in fact in the middle of a recession, but even though [...]
