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Ernest Enriquez
May 9, 20231 min read
A Mortgage-Ready Demographic
Texas continues to attract members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, according to the Asian Real Estate...
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Ernest Enriquez
May 8, 20231 min read
Bill To Update Texas Real Estate Commission Sent to Governor’s Desk
Over the weekend, the Texas Legislature passed REALTOR®-priority legislation. SB 1577, which will update administrative language for the...
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Ernest Enriquez
May 8, 20232 min read
10 Maintenance Tips for First-Time Homeowners
You’ll probably experience some trial and error as you learn to properly care for your new place. Here’s a basic home-maintenance...
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Ernest Enriquez
May 7, 20232 min read
What To Know About Putting Your License on Inactive Status
While there are many advantages to setting your real estate license to inactive status rather than letting it lapse, only people with an...
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Ernest Enriquez
May 3, 20231 min read
Should You Use AI for Your Marketing Content?
Have you considered delegating your writing tasks to an artificial intelligence tool like ChatGPT? AI has made huge advances and is...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 27, 20231 min read
NAR Asks FHFA to Reconsider Changes to Fees
In January 2023, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to change their loan level pricing...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Understanding the Texas Uniform Condominium Act
Did you know that your clients can be forced to sell their condominium because other unit owners agree to sell the condominium building?...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 23, 20231 min read
How You Can Improve Your Real Estate Mindset
Texas REALTORS® benefits partner Wise Agent is hosting the free webinar “How to Achieve the Mindset for Success in Real Estate” at 11...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 20, 20231 min read
A Simple Exercise for Better Public Speaking
Does your voice get shaky when giving a listing presentation? Has your voice cracked or squeaked while speaking to a potential client?...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 18, 20231 min read
How to Prevent Disability Discrimination and Promote Fair Housing
Allegations of disability discrimination were more than half of all fair housing complaints in 2021, mostly because such discrimination...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 17, 20231 min read
You Received an Offer, Now What?
Congratulations! You have received an offer—or maybe more than one—to purchase your home. Before you say yes, review the terms. Remember:...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 16, 20233 min read
Fair Housing and Tenants’ Requests
The federal Fair Housing Act allows tenants with disabilities to request changes to the structures of their premises and the rules that...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 13, 20232 min read
Assume Nothing About What Your Clients Know
It’s easy to assume your clients know more than they do, especially if they are enthusiastic and not asking many questions. But you run...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Property Tax Values: A Golden Opportunity to Help Clients
Guest post by Eric Bramlett, owner of Bramlett Residential April is the month that most Texas counties release their annual property tax...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 9, 20231 min read
Report Shows Promising Future for Hispanic Homeownership
Hispanic homeownership rates rose steadily for the eighth year in a row and had their largest new household growth in nearly 10 years...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Get Involved Politically to Help Real Estate, Your Clients
Getting involved in the political side of real estate helps your clients, fellow REALTORS®, your industry, and all of Texas. The more...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Governor Appoints 3 to TREC
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed three people to the Texas Real Estate Commission, which has nine total commissioners. Six must be licensed...
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Make Life Easier When You Sell Your Home
Sure, you could try to sell your own home. You could gather as much market data as possible and try to determine the best asking price....
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Ernest Enriquez
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Secure the Best Deals at the Best Hotels
Traveling for business or pleasure? HotelPlanner, a new member benefit from Texas REALTORS®, can help you save up to 65% at over 1...
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Ernest Enriquez
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Give Old Tech New Life
It starts innocently enough. You buy a new smartphone or tablet, and your older model ends up in a drawer. Fast forward a few years, and...
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