Texas bans some foreign buyers from purchasing real estate

The law that went into effect on Monday prohibits individuals and companies from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying or leasing property for more than one year. Continue reading

The 7 must-have real estate sales success fundamentals

Wondering if you have the right stuff for a career in real estate? Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers seven chracteristics that signal success. Continue reading

‘It could have been us’: Houston Realtor shares flood survival story

Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family. Continue reading

‘Small acts of kindness’ abound in Texas Hill Country flood aftermath

A flash flood devastated Texas’s Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend, killing more than 100 residents. Real estate professionals have stepped in to help. Continue reading

Texas hate speech bill ‘dead’ as NAR considers ethics code change

Senate Bill 2713 failed to move forward in the House before a midnight deadline on Wednesday. Still, NAR is considering changes to its rules surrounding harassment and speech at upcoming Legislative Meetings, which it identified as areas of “potential … Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: Jenniffer Burnley, The Winsey Group

Find out how this Houston Realtor moved from Lima, Peru, and became lead associate on a team that’s committed to community involvement. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: Jenniffer Burnley, The Winsey Group

Find out how this Houston Realtor moved from Lima, Peru, and became lead associate on a team that’s committed to community involvement. Continue reading

Texas RPACs are backing anti-LGBTQ+ candidates. Get angry

Realtors, through local, regional and state RPACs are providing financial support for elected officials who are discriminating as they write and support anti-LGBTQ+ bills in statehouses across the nation. It’s time to stand up, says Ryan Weyandt, CEO o… Continue reading

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance takes ‘Article 10 Rule’ campaign to Texas

In the wake of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Texas, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called Texas Realtors and TREPAC to evaluate political candidates’ credibility. Continue reading

Agent pleads guilty for Capitol riot, another keeps her real estate license

Agents Katherine Schwab, Jenna Ryan and Jason Hyland flew on a private plane to Washington, D.C., and “stormed the Capitol.” Ryan remains a Realtor after her conviction and prison term. Continue reading