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By Justin Landon, Governmental Affairs Director
Homeowners in flood zones will have cost certainty through 2017 thanks to the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act signed into law last year by President Obama. However, the new law makes major changes that could impact San Antonio real estate.
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The recent Town Hall series featured John Hudson, Past President of the San Antonio Association of Mortgage Professionals, on the topic of "Regulatory & Legislative Updates REALTORS® Need to Know."
His discussion included:
• How the Dodd-Frank Act will impact consumers and your business.
• The impact the Dodd-Frank Act will have on mortgage transactions.
• How to work with lender partners to set proper expectations with consumers.
• The importance for REALTORS® to particpate in "Calls to Action."
His PowerPoint presentation is available for download in PPTX or PDF format:
PPTX* | PDF*
Talking Points on HR 1077, the Consumer Mortgage Choice Act. - pdf
*These are large files. For best viewing, right-click on the links to download them to your computer, then open with PowerPoint for the PPTX or Adobe Acrobat for the PDF. |
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Number of Homes Sold in May 2013 Highest in Five Years
San Antonio – The total number of sales for May 2013 showed the biggest increase in five years with 2,480 homes sold, according to the Multiple Listing Service report by the San Antonio Board of REALTORS®.
Details in our Monthly Statistical Report - pdf
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Interested in serving at the state level? Join one of several committees with the Texas Association of REALTORS®. TAR needs dedicated members that want to contribute their time, knowledge, and expertise by serving on a committee. This is a great experience and your help will shape the future of the real estate industry in Texas. Learn new skills, keep on top of all the latest news, exercise your leadership abilities and enjoy camaraderie with fellow Texas REALTORS®. Participation also allows you to network with numerous other real estate professionals and generate leads from all over the state.
The volunteer tool is now open on TexasRealtors.com (login required). Don’t wait – recommendations are due July 5, 2013. |
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NAR’s Strategic Alliances Team announced this week that the technology company, Rackspace, has been named the newest REALTOR Benefits® Program Partner.
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