In this issue:
The cover says it all—Ready or not, change is coming. We want to make sure you are ready for the MLS rule changes that take effect August 17. On pages 26-27, we have everything you need to know, including key dates, upcoming classes as well as updated and new forms. Change is not always easy, but HAR is committed to providing you with the information you need to navigate this and keep serving your clients. HAR.com/settlement is frequently being updated with FAQs and other materials.
Ready or Not, Change is Coming – What You Need to Know
As you have hopefully heard by now from all of our communications about it (and outside communications), the National Association of REALTORS®...
HAR Global Day 2024 Recap
On May 23, HAR hosted this year’s Global Day at NRL Mortgage. HAR Chair, Thomas Mouton, kicked off the day, welcoming attendees and introducing Pius...
Affordability Gap Widens for Houston’s Black and Hispanic/Latino Households, New HAR Report Finds
Housing affordability declined for all ethnic groups in the Houston area as interest rates skyrocketed in 2023. However, the affordability gap...
5 HAR AI Tools to Help Market Your Listings
HAR’s Suite of AI Tools MLS Platinum subscribers now have access to a suite of AI Technology Tools designed to streamline their workflow, boost...
Flood Insurance Billboard Campaign
With hurricane season underway, the Houston Association of Realtors® (HAR) is sponsoring a public service campaign with Clear Channel Outdoor to...
HAR Launches RentSpree’s Tenant Screening Tool
As the Houston rental market continues to flourish with sustained demand, we are excited to announce HAR and RentSpree are partnering to bring you...
Rents Rise as Houston Rental Market Heats Up in May
Houston's rental market continued its upward trend in May, with consistent demand pushing rents and leasing activity higher. According to the...
2025 HAR Board of Directors Election: Meet the Candidates
ONLINE VOTING Voting is managed by BigPulse, a third party election company. All Members in good standing as of July 1 will receive a unique and...
Houston Home Prices Hit Record Highs as the Market Weathers May Storms
The Houston real estate market navigated a unique set of challenges in May. While severe weather and resulting power outages may have caused a delay...
2024 HAR Technology Summit Highlights
On May 15, the 2024 HAR Technology Summit at Pinstripes Houston brought together more than 200 real estate agents to explore the future of their...
Are You a Young Rising Star in Real Estate?
2024 marks the 14th Annual YPN 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate awards. This prestigious honor is presented to 20 HAR members 40 years...
The 2024 Texas Lyceum Poll: What It Tells Us About the State of Housing in Texas
Each year the Texas Lyceum conducts a statewide poll and surveys people from all over Texas to get a sense of the state's top issues, their opinions...
