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The Texas Legislature just ended their third and potentially final session of the year. To learn what will impact the real estate industry we hear from SABOR’s Government Affairs Director, Brett Finley.

With September being REALTOR® Safety month, it's a good time to bring awareness to safety when showing homes. Our guest is Janice Tisdale, a local REALTOR® who went through a terrifying experience and is here to share her story.

In this episode, we speak with April Gavin, NAR Senior Political Representative, about the CDC Eviction Moratorium that came out August 3, 2021, and how the new orders differ from the moratorium that expired on July 31, 2021.

In this episode, we talk about professionalism in the real estate industry and what that means for REALTORS®. Our guest is Mark Mansour, 2021 Chair of NAR's Professional Standards Committee.

In this episode, we dive into "Housing Is Critical Infrastructure: Social and Economic Benefits of Building More Housing." This report, released by the National Association of REALTORS® and authored by the Rosen Consulting Group, highlights the vast underbuilding gap in the U.S. and the consequences of underinvesting in housing.

Real estate and probate go hand in hand. Listen as we get a crash course in probate and what REALTORS® can expect when taking on a transaction like this.

Listen as we speak with Pedro "Pete" Alanis, Executive Director of the San Antonio Housing Trust, about the housing opportunities they provide for low and moderate-income families in the community.

An appraisal is a key component of many real estate transactions. But how does the process work and how does an appraiser determine worth? In this episode, we speak with Pamela Teel, 2021 Vice President of the Association of Texas Appraisers, on what you need to know about appraisals.

SAAREB, the San Antonio Association of Real Estate Brokers, focuses on helping African American and other minority families gain generational wealth through home ownership. In this episode, we speak with Brian Paris, President of SAAREB, on the history of the association, how they are helping local families, and what you can do to get involved. Learn more at  saareb.com .

A few years ago, NAR commissioned the D.A.N.G.E.R. Report from real estate consultant Stefan Swanepoel which detailed 50 threats, risks, and challenges to the real estate industry. In this episode, we look back at the report with Clint Skutchan, VP of Organized Real Estate with T3 Sixty, to see which threats are still present and what opportunities are available moving forward.

Food for today. Food for tomorrow. Food for a lifetime. The San Antonio Food Bank takes pride in fighting hunger across South Texas, but they also educate and provide assistance in many other ways. In this episode, we hear about all the programs and resources available and how you can join in to help those in need.

We speak with Greg Jefferson, Business Editor and Columnist of the San Antonio Express-News, on takeaways from the election and what we can look forward to in the future. Please note: The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SABOR.

Is that building haunted? There are ways to tell, according to the Afterlife Paranormal Society. In this episode, we hear first-hand experiences of haunted places and paranormal spaces in and around San Antonio. Please note: The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SABOR. 

September is REALTOR® Safety Month, and we recently had the chance to hear from Carl Carter, Founder and Executive Director of the Beverly Carter Foundation. Carl's mom, Beverly Carter, was a REALTOR® who lost her life while doing the work she loved. Since losing his mother, Carl has dedicated his life to creating safety training and tools to make positive changes in agents' lives and businesses.

With a pandemic and need for social distancing, REALTORS® are having to get creative in how they communicate and engage with clients. In this episode, we dive into social media and how to use the various platforms to stay connected.

Obtaining a surveillance system for a property is far easier now than in the past, but what happens when the cameras for security are used during the home selling process to get leverage during negotiations? We speak with Donna Coltharp, Assistant Professor of Law at St. Mary’s University, on common scenarios real estate agents or homeowners may face in regards to wiretapping. The inform...

COVID-19 has placed unprecedented pressures on everyone, including property owners and tenants. With unemployment rising to historic numbers, many Bexar County residents are concerned about their ability to pay rent or mortgage. In this episode, we speak with Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager, on the programs and resources available for tenants and landlords, and the need for better communicati...

You've heard it before; there's no place like home. But have you dug into data on homebuyers? Who is buying? Where? What do they want? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jessica Lautz, NAR's VP of Demographics and Behavioral Insights, on the types of research data available to members, and how it can help you improve your business.

April 2020 marks the 52nd anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, or engaging in other housing-related activities. In this episode, we speak with an expert on the subject, Verónica Soto, Director of the Neighborhood and Housing Services Department for the City of San Antonio.

In this episode, we talk about the economic impact of COVID-19 on our local, state, and national economies, and what we can expect in the coming year.

Do you need a permit for that renovation? Probably. Here's what you need to know about building permits for homeowners and contractors, from the City of San Antonio's Director of Development Services Department, Michael Shannon.

In 1946, Guy Chipman began a career in real estate and was active in the industry for over 50 years. We spoke with Guy about how things have changed over the years and what the industry was like back then. This year, Guy celebrated his 100th birthday.

NAR is back with a brand new edition. In this episode, we talk to NAR staff on the recently passed Clear Cooperation Policy, their national media campaign and changes to your Code of Ethics requirement.

Texas is a non-disclosure state when it comes to sharing the sales price of a home. But what does that mean? Hear from Michael Amezquita, Chief Appraiser for the Bexar County Appraisal District, on the process of collecting data, how it's used, and what rights you have as a homeowner.

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