Early Voting Begins for the March 3 Primary Election
Early voting beings today, February 18 for the March 3 Primary election and it’s vitally important that REALTORS® get out to vote. Read more
Potential San Antonio Renters Commission Up for Debate
In an effort to help a growing portion of San Antonio’s renter population, a Council Consideration Request was filed from Councilman Roberto Trevino for the creation of a Residential Renters Commission. The ordinance has been sent to the Council Subcommittee on Culture and Neighborhood Services. An official Committee meeting date has not been identified. Read more
Introducing the NAR+Photofy App
The National Association of REALTORS® has partnered with Photofy to create a NAR-branded version of their content creation app that comes pre-loaded with “That’s Who We R” social media videos and graphics. Read more
Flash Sale – 40% Off Courses at The CE Shop
On January 22, watch your email for a special code to receive 40% off classes sitewide at The CE Shop! This offer expires on January 22, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Read more
San Antonio Board of REALTORS® Housing Forecast Provided Outlook on 2020 Market
The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® hosted its 2020 Housing Forecast on January 14, 2020, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa to an audience of over 1,000 REALTOR® and Affiliate members. Participants at this annual event heard from a series of locally and nationally recognized speakers sharing their expertise on market conditions, industry trends and community conditions and how those factors will affect the 2020 real estate market.
CFPB Assessing Its Integrated Mortgage Disclosure Rule
A new TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule (TRID) caused concern a few years ago. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is now considering changes and accepting comments on its effectiveness. Read more
Updates to MLS Rules & Regulations
Effective December 2, 2019, some updates have been made to SABOR’s MLS Rules and Regulations. Read more
National Flood Insurance Program Extended to December 20
On November 21, President Trump signed a temporary spending bill that includes funding the National Flood Insurance Program until December 20. The NFIP, which was set to expire November 21, is being extended as part of the Continuing Resolution to keep the government operating while Congress works on 2020 appropriations measures over the next month. Now that NFIP is attached to the CR, there is less chance of a lapse in December. Read more
San Antonio River Authority Halts Plans for Tax Increase — For Now
The San Antonio River Authority considered a new W.A.T.E.R. Initiative which involved adding a maximum property tax rate of 2.5 cents per $100 valuation for property owners in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad counties in exchange for stepping up its work along the river basin. Read more
House of TREPAC Gingerbread House Contest
If you’re looking for the perfect event to kick off the holiday season, look no further! The House of TREPAC Gingerbread House Decorating Contest for TREPAC on December 12 will not only feature teams vying for the title of Best Decorator but attendees will also have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items, take photos with Santa and enjoy snacks and drinks. Read more
