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"Close-Ups, August 2006"
(Birdwell) No. 1787, $10.00. Videotape (9/4/2006) |
 This quarterly video program features segments on protecting Texas homes from wildfires, the new Real Estate Center director, marginal tax rates, property tax legislation and the Texas Real Estate Commission's call center.
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"Close-Ups, December 2005"
(Birdwell) No. 1766, $10.00. Videotape (1/5/2006) |
 This video covers the possibility of a Texas housing bubble, TAR's Hurricane Rita relief efforts and a Texas home built in world-record time. There's also a look at the safety course offered by the Houston Association of Realtors. The video includes comments from TREC's director of enforcement on current legal issues.
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"Close-Ups, September 2005"
(Birdwell) No. 1741, $10.00. Videotape (10/11/2005) |
 Real Estate Center Chief Economist Mark Dotzour tells why Texas real estate is such an attractive investment these days. Research Economist Jim Gaines puts Texas foreclosures in perspective. This program also includes an inside look at the TAR convention. TREC General Counsel Loretta DeHay explains changes in the law.
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"Close-Ups: June 2005"
(Birdwell) No. 1739, $10.00. Videotape (6/13/2005) |
 Real Estate Center Chief Economist Mark Dotzour discusses the economy and the housing "bubble." Highlights from the 15th annual Outlook for Texas Land Markets. Center Attorney Judon Fambrough tells what to watch out for in mailed mineral lease offers. TAR executives discuss their web-based program.
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"Close-Ups, April 2005"
(Birdwell) No. 1717, $10.00. Videotape (4/1/2005) |
 Real Estate Center Chief Economist Mark Dotzour discusses the tools he uses for his economic projections. Tom Morgan of TAR covers tax proposals before the 2005 legislature. TREC General Counsel Loretta DeHay gives a lesson on disclosure. Research Economist Jack Harris discusses a Center survey of Texas Hispanics. And, take a tour of the HGTV Dream Home 2005.
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"Close-Ups: January 2005"
(Birdwell) No. 1702, $5.00. Videotape (1/1/2005) |
 -- The Year Ahead by Mark Dotzour
-- 79th Legislative Session by Benny McMahan
-- The New MCE by Loretta DeHay
-- Zero Energy Home
-- Special Feature: Oak Wilt
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"Close-Ups, September 2004"
(Birdwell) No. 1687, $5.00. Videotape (9/15/2004) |
 Real Estate Center Chief Economist Mark Dotzour explores what developers are doing with empty space. Ron Walker of TAR covers Procedural Rule P-53. The Texas Residential Construction Commission is discussed by one of its members. Gary Maler covers "Homebuying Among Ethnic Groups." The Woodlands after 30 years.
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"Close-Ups, June 2004"
(Birdwell) No. 1675, $5.00. Videotape (6/1/2004) |
 -- Implications of Higher Interest Rates by Mark Dotzour
-- Real Estate Education & MCE by Tina Balderrama
-- Keeping Out of Trouble with TREC by Linda Bayless
-- Texas Population Trends by Steve Murdock
-- Austin Realtor Makes a Difference
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"Close-Ups, March 2004"
(Birdwell) No. 1673, $5.00. Videotape (4/20/2004) |
 -- Ultimate Family Home by David Jones
-- Outlook for Residential Sales by Mark Dotzour
-- Common Ways Licensees Get in Hot Water by Linda Bayless
-- Preview of 14th Annual Texas Land Market Conference by Charles Gilliland
-- Legislative Isses by Bill Stinson
-- Results of Center Ethnic Study by Gary Maler
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"Close-Ups: December 2003"
(Birdwell) No. 1650, $5.00. Videotape (1/15/2004) |
-- The Doctor is In with Mark Dotzour: Insights into Economy
-- National No-Call Rules, Anti-Spam Legislation and More by Ron Walker
-- Status of Public School Financing by Charles Gilliland
-- Proposed MCE Changes by Louise Hull
-- What to Look for in 2004 by Jack Harris
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"Understanding Texas Water"
(Birdwell) No. 1632, $10.00. Videotape (10/1/2003) |
 An overall look at the problems of getting Texas water to the places it is needed most (5 min. 52 sec.)
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"The Video Book of Mold"
(Birdwell) No. 1595, $10.00. Videotape (1/10/2003) |
 Interviews with experts help uncover the truth about mold. Where and why mold flourishes and how to inspect for it. Who should be concerned about mold exposure? What do Texas homeowner's insurance policies cover? Learn how mold affects a home's value. How can homeowers clean up small mold problems? (Sections range from 3 min. 52 sec. to 4 min. 49 sec.)
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"And It Has a Lovely Whatchamacallit (DVD version)"
(Birdwell) No. 1578, $12.00. Videotape (9/4/2002) |
 Learn basic nomenclature of a house in this 28-minute DVD. From site preparation to landscaping, the basic parts of a house are shown and explained.
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"And It Has a Lovely Whatchamacallit (VHS version)"
(Birdwell) No. 1577, $12.00. Videotape (8/5/2002) |
 Learn basic nomenclature of a house in this 28-minute video. From site preparation to landscaping, the parts of a house are shown and explained.
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"Norman's Introduction to Property Management"
(Fuqua) No. 1464, $5.00. Videotape (2/27/2001) |
 An entertaining and informative look at he pitfalls awaiting real estate professionals who dabble in rental property. This is a crash course in property management.
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"Affordable Housing: The Crisis in Texas"
(Fuqua) No. 1448, $10.00. Videotape (1/10/2001) |
 This videotape highlights the Texas affordable housing crisis. The 26-minute program highlights problems and solutions from across the Lone Star State.
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"Selling Homes in the Melting Pot: Cross-Cultural Marketing in a Changing America"
(Fuqua) No. 1331, $5.00. Videotape (8/19/1999) |
 As people of color become as numerous as white Americans of European ancestry, real estate practitioners must develop cultural sensitivity to stay competitive. This video illustrates how to profit from cultural understanding.
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