The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business In This Week’s “The EDGE” A FRESH Look at Houston Housing This Tuesday is Election Day Houston Market Movements Don’t Miss International 101 Day Open Your Mind to Learning “The Edge” is a weekly tool for managers to use to inform their agents and stay current and up-to-date with important real estate industry issues. Brought to you by the HAR Communications Department.

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business A FRESH Look at Houston Housing Here is HAR’s First Real Estate Snapshot of Houston (FRESH) report on the latest trends in the Houston housing market, as of October 31, The complete monthly MLS report for October will be distributed next Wednesday, November 11. As always, HAR will provide you with updated coverage in The EDGE.

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Election Day is this Tuesday, November 3, so if you didn’t participate in early voting, this is the last chance to cast your vote. HAR has prepared a complete rundown of HAR Recommended Candidates, available at HAR Connect.HAR Connect HAR urges members to vote FOR State Ballot Proposition 1 to lower property taxes and prevent a transfer tax. More information about State Proposition 1 is available online HERE.HERE This Tuesday is Election Day

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Analysis of September national numbers revealed that new home sales underperformed slightly from what was originally expected. Some say this indicates market cooling, but with October now over and November underway, it means we will soon have another month of sales to prove or disprove the naysayers. In the Houston region, for the week ending October 25: New Listings increased 8.9% to 2,159 Pending Sales increased 8.6% to 1,658 Closed Sales decreased 9.4% to 1,351 Houston Market Movements

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States and the greater Houston metropolitan area is now more diverse than New York City! Why should you care? Because your future clients are likely to be global. International investors are now buying real estate in Houston more than ever before. This course will help you understand what to expect for the future of real estate in Houston and the rest of Texas. Dr. Ted C. Jones from Stewart Title will be our featured keynote speaker during lunch. Don’t miss this incredible learning opportunity! Friday, November 20, 2015 Registration opens at 9 a.m. Class runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $49 for HAR members, $59 for non-HAR members Approved for 3 hours of MCE. Lunch is included. You may register online here: Don’t Miss International 101 Day

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Texas Residential Property Manager (TRPM) This course is designed for real estate agents and staff members working for brokerages that are registered for the HARETS system. This basic training will provide attendees with instruction on general system navigation, creating files, uploading documents and completing tasks within their HARETS system. While this course is intended for members of brokerages already signed up for HARETS, it also provides a comprehensive overview for brokers considering purchasing HARETS for their companies. Date: Monday to Wednesday, November 16 to 18 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: HAR Central Investment: $199 Register at Call ext. 6www.har.com/edu Open Your Mind to Learning