Events
The Regus Group Opens its Newest Houston Area Business Center in the CITYCENTRE Development
July 11, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
HOUSTON, TEXAS – July 07, 2008 – The Regus Group (LSE: RGU), the world’s largest provider of fully furnished and equipped offices with 950 locations in 70 countries, today announced that it is opening a new business center in the heart of west Houston in the CITYCENTRE development. Regus’ newest Houston location will be located […]
State housing agency awards $1.9 million for new senior apartment complex in Floresville
June 5, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
Recognizing that senior citizens often face great obstacles in securing affordable housing in rural Texas, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and State Senator Judith Zaffirini have announced a major funding award to the nonprofit developers of a 24-unit senior rental property in Floresville. The new property will allow older area residents […]
Texans Encouraged to Lower Housing Costs Through Energy Star Appliance Sales Tax Holiday
June 5, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
Texans have an unusual opportunity to cash in not once, but twice on energy efficient products this Memorial Day weekend. Thanks to an Energy Star sales tax holiday May 24-26, Texans will not only pay less for items designed to use less energy, they will also enjoy the cost-saving benefits of lower utility bills. The […]
Foreclosure Prevention Fair Planned for Saturday, June7th
June 3, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
June 3, 2008 — Over 3000 homes face foreclosure each month in the greater Houston area. That is one in every 168 households. While the sub-prime crisis has had devastating effects in many areas, ACORN and the City of Houston have decided to launch an aggressive campaign to prevent foreclosures and help troubled borrowers.
Select Committee On Property Tax Relief And Appraisal Reform To Hold Hearings Across Texas
May 26, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
AUSTIN – Chairman John Otto (Dayton) announced that the Interim Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal Reform will hold their first meeting on Tuesday, June 17 in Travis County. The hearing will kickoff the first of seven public hearings scheduled across the state. The 13-member committee will take invited and public testimony on […]
Texas Realtors celebrate Fair Housing Month in April
April 1, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
Marks start of three-month focus on fair and affordable housing issues statewide
Every April, Texas joins the nation in celebrating Fair Housing Month. Passionate about ensuring that the dream of homeownership remains attainable for every American, Texas Realtors take the opportunity during Fair Housing Month to reflect on our nation’s commitment to fair housing.
COME HOME: “The Home Buying Process”
March 28, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
On March 29, Mayor Bill White and the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) will host, “ COME HOME: The Home Buying Process” at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
More than 900 Texas Realtors gather in Austin
February 28, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
Annual event features notable speakers and statewide awards
More than 900 Realtors from across the state attended the 2008 Texas Realtors Winter Meeting, Feb. 22-26 at the Hyatt Regency. The annual meeting featured educational sessions, networking opportunities, committee meetings and several notable speakers.
Register Today for MBA’s 2008 National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo - ‘Infinite Horizons’
January 22, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
Register today! MBA’s 2008 National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo approaches technology from three key perspectives-business solutions, risk management and technology implementation. Join industry technology professionals and learn about the most recent developments in:
Symposium Offers 50 Workshops on Public Real Estate Topics
January 4, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
DALLAS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Federal, State and Local Public Agency officials will present educational workshops at the 2008 Annual Public Real Estate Education Symposium (PRES), on February 12-14 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dallas, TX.