Mary Ann's Memos

I'm sure this may raise some temperatures, but I just think this is histerical!  Worth the time it takes to view, I promise!  it's fun to have a liberal daughter! http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=rw2nkoGLhrE 

According to Lubbock's Multiple Listing Service, our area continues to prove that real estate is local.  Posted below is the latest data.Interest rates from local lenders continue to reflect reason for optimism as for loan amounts $80,000 and above for 30 year conventional as well as FHA fixed ra...

Recently I attended a strategic planning event for developing challenges for our local association for 2008.  Our host, Travis Kessler, CEO of the San Antonio Board of REALTORS had us view a power point presentation that included recent NAR data and stats.  Here is a snapshot of what we learned:N...

Texas can unite and fight cancer by voting yes to Prop 15 on the upcoming November 6th election (early voting now through November 2nd).  95,000 Texans will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone and more than 37,000 will lose their lives to cancer.Prop 15 is a state amendment to establish the ...

On November 7th, LAR will be one of 12 recipients for the annual Get Involved Awards for the Walk With Pride fund-raiser area Realtors have been involved with for several years.  This event was developed by our Realtors and is funded solely by Realtors.  Throughout the year money is collected for...

Anyone using their vehicle for business and personal use will be negatively effected if Proposition 6 fails to pass on November 6th.  If this fails, it will be a green light for appraisal districts throughout the state to target REALTORS and other independent contractors in a tax of $600 or more....

Recently Doug Duncan, Chief Economist for the National Mortgage Bankers Association reinforced the fact that real estate is truly local.  Foreclosure problems are prominent in seven states, the largest problems are in the rust belt states of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.  The other four states of ...

As REALTORS we look for ways to enhance our image in our communities.  This will be the sixth year for our market center to put on a Halloween event we call Trunks of Treats.  Local vendors help us by providing some of the candy.  Our agents dress in costume and decorate their vehicles.  Last yea...

Buyers in todays real estate arena controlling the market and they know it!  Here are some things to take into consideration before offering your home for sell:Be objective and look at your home as if you were seeing it from a buyers perspective.  Start from the curb and work outside-in.Edge, wee...