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Pending Home Sales Recorded No Change in April Key Highlights Pending home sales were unchanged in April. Month over month, contract signings improved in three U.S. regions but dropped in the Northeast. Pending home sales fell in all four regions compared to one year ago. See and share this infographic. WASHINGTON (May 25, 2023) –…

Adopted and Proposed Rule Changes From May TREC Meeting The Texas Real Estate Commission took a road trip to Houston for its May 16 meeting. The agenda and materials are available on TREC’s website. Below are highlights relevant to your business. Adopted Rule Changes Timely Response Required The commission approved new rule 535.157, requiring a broker…

GEPAR Remembers Angel Luis Sanchez A beloved Real Estate professional, Angel Luis Sanchez, passed away on May 10th, 2023, in El Paso, TX, at 75. Born on June 12th, 1947, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Angel was the cherished child of Eloy Rivera and Paula Benitez Sanchez. Angel honorably served his country as a member of…

GEPAR Endorses and Supports Local Candidates in the Upcoming Election. GEPAR is thrilled to announce our endorsement of exceptional candidates in the May 6, 2023, elections. As an organization committed to advocating for private property rights, GEPAR is proud to support these individuals who share our values and are dedicated to representing the best interests…

NAR to Plant 215,000 Trees This Year NAR to Plant 215,000 Trees in Idaho National Forests, Capturing CO2 Emissions Equivalent to More Than 12 Million Gallons of Gasoline Consumed BOISE, ID (April 14, 2023) – The National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation, will plant 215,000 trees in national forests throughout…

GEPAR Remembers Mike DiGennaro REALTOR® May 23, 1928 — April 4, 2023  The Members of the Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mike DiGennaro. Mike passed away at the age of 94 on April 4th, 2023. Mike was a REALTOR® for more…

Last chance to sign up for Texas REALTORS®360 Last Call to sign up for Texas REALTORS® 360, which includes CE Credit. Click the link below to sign up.  Click Here To Sign Up for Texas REALTORS® 360 NewsNews Select Category General  (53) Archives Archives Select Month May 2023 April 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022…

April is National Fair Housing Every April, REALTORS® commemorates the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflects on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present. Real estate professionals can participate in equitable and inclusive change as community leaders. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to advancing equitable opportunities and expanding homeownership. Reflect.…

GEPAR is Hiring. Attention all qualified candidates! The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead our organization into a new era of growth and success. As the Association Executive, you will serve as the CEO of both the Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® (GEPAR) and the Greater…

Funeral Services for George Golden Jr. this Monday (2/27/23) We are deeply saddened to hear of George Golden Jr.’s passing, a respected real estate community member and a beloved family man. As a longtime history teacher and coach in the El Paso area, George touched the lives of countless students and colleagues. After retirement, he…