HAR On The Move

This Monday, REALTOR and real estate instructor Zelda Cain joined us for National Homeownership Month to talk about how education, advocacy, and the right resources can open doors for more Texans. Watch the replay to learn how REALTORS® can play a key role in helping clients overcome barriers to homeownership and build generational wealth! Educational Opportunities Texas Affordable Housing Specialist (TAHS) Designation – HARRegister here Texas REALTORS® – Find a CourseCourse search page Housing & Down Payment Assistance Programs Statewide Resources Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)Texas Homebuyer Program – for REALTORS® Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC)TSAHC Programs for REALTORS® Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH)SETH Programs & Down Payment Assistance Houston & Harris County City of Houston – Homebuyer Assistance ProgramProgram information Harris County – Down Payment Assistance ProgramsHomeownership programs Houston Land Bank – For HomebuyersProperty listings & info Covenant Community Capital – Matched Savings AccountDown payment savings program Easter Seals Greater Houston – Down Payment Assistance for the DisabledHousing Initiative details County-Specific Programs Fort Bend County Fort Bend Housing Finance Corporation$5,000 non-forgivable second lien for first-time buyers Brazoria & Liberty Counties SETH Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)$2,500 MCC grant for closing costs(More assistance programs at SETH Main Site) Montgomery County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation ProgramProgram details & applications Liberty County Section 8 Housing – Liberty County Housing AuthorityVoucher info & waitlist Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of June 9 - June 13, 2025. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Today's buyers are more informed and more overwhelmed than ever. HAR Technology Marketing Manager Sally Snook joined us this week to share the tech tools REALTORS® can use to simplify the process, build trust, and guide clients confidently from s ABR - https://www.har.com/education/class_detail/51180 Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification - https://www.har.com/education/class_detail/51177 Pricing Strategies Advisor: Mastering the CMA - https://www.har.com/education/class_detail/51336 SRS - https://www.har.com/education/class_detail/51182 Resources for Realtors - https://www.tsahc.org/realtors Graduate, REALTOR® Institute - https://www.texasrealestate.com/members/education/designations-and-certifications/gri-graduate-realtor-institute/ Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of June 2 - June 6, 2025. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

June is National Homeownership Month! This week, Tina Wilcher shared how REALTORS® can better guide, support, and empower buyers, especially in a competitive market. Watch the replay to hear this conversation full of tips, tools, and insights to help you stand out and serve your clients with confidence! ABR - https://www.har.com/education/class_detail/51180 Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification - https://www.har.com/education/class_detail/51177 Pricing Strategies Advisor: Mastering the CMA - https://www.har.com/education/class_detail/51336 SRS - https://www.har.com/education/class_detail/51182 Resources for Realtors - https://www.tsahc.org/realtors GRI – Graduate, REALTOR® Institute - https://www.texasrealestate.com/members/education/designations-and-certifications/gri-graduate-realtor-institute/ Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of May 26 - May 30, 2025. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Real estate never sleeps, but you need to! On this Member Focus Monday, HAR Chair Shae Cottar joined us to talk boundaries, burnout, and protecting your mental health in a 24/7 industry. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of May 12 - May 16, 2025. Discover Oakberry Trails Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Flooding is one of Houston's biggest challenges—but informed action can make a difference. This week, Bill Baldwin joined us to talk about flood risk, policy, and how REALTORS® and homeowners can be part of the solution. Discover Oakberry Trails Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of May 5 - May 9, 2025. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

This week, we sat down with leaders from local real estate affiliate groups representing AAPI communities. From breaking barriers in homeownership to advocating for greater representation, they shared how their organizations empower both REALTORS® and the communities they serve. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Events, trends & issues impacting the real estate industry, curated by HAR President & CEO Bob Hale for the week of April 28 - May 2, 2025. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

On this episode of HAR Community Conversations, Jeremy Benefiel with RedStar Home Inspection Services shared what every first-time buyer needs to know—how inspections reveal red flags, protect your investment, and give you peace of mind before you buy. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

As Fair Housing Month comes to a close, we sat down with Alexia Smokler from NAR to discuss the progress we've made, the challenges that remain, and the real impact fair housing has on our industry and communities. Don't miss this important conversation on what it means to be a REALTOR® committed to equity and access for all. Bias Override Fair Housing Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

In this episode of Key Conversations with Shae, Shae Cottar and Karen Walrond explore the profound impact of real estate professionals on communities, the ethical responsibilities outlined in the Realtor Code of Ethics, and the inherent tension between business success and community service. Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here- https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/ Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.