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June 2009

Be an HGTV Star!

“Bang for Your Buck,” a popular HGTV program focusing on home design, is looking for an Austin REALTOR® to participate in an upcoming episode to be filmed on July 22-23. Compensation will be provided. For more information, click here

Your Energy Efficiency Ordinance Questions Answered

Many agents have contacted ABoR with the same inquiry: Is my client’s property exempt because it was under contract before June 1? The answer is no. Because the ordinance applies to properties that are sold after June 1, your client is obligated to conduct an energy audit on his or her property. The Energy Efficiency Ordinance defines “time of sale” as the day the deed transfer is recorded. If you have further questions about the city’s ordinance, please visit our Green Real Estate page or contact the Government Affairs Department.

Mortgage Summit Aims to End Financing Fraud

The Office of the Texas Attorney General will hold a mortgage fraud summit on Monday, June 15 at the AT&T Conference Center, located at 1900 University Ave. on the University of Texas campus. Topics for this all-day panel include a recap of mortgage fraud trends, foreclosure rescue fraud and attorney liability, identifying fraudulent transactions and potential legislative solutions. Real estate professionals are encouraged to join the dialogue by attending this event. The summit will last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $30. For more information and to register online, click here.