An old nemesis has returned to Texas. Mold. Hurricane Ike sent us into the Real Estate Center's classic video vault to dust off 'The Video Book of Mold'. Produced in 2002, this video has proven to be as timeless as mold itself. We hope those cleaning up the mess left by hurricane Ike find it useful. (90 min. 44 sec.)
Every wonder how a home is built? Do you confuse a soffit and a soufflé? In another of our "oldies but goodies" collection, the Real Estate Center players explain some of the basic terminology of home construction. "And it has a Lovely Whatchamacallit" will help you get a grasp of home construction lingo. (28 min. 15 sec.)
Want to know why wind power is a hot issue these days, or how Texas and national foreclosure levels compare? Do you know where to get the scoop on your soil, or why an increasing number of retirees are coming to Texas? Find out in this edition of TG2GO, hosted by Edie Craig. (6 min. 9 sec.)
In part five of this Telly award-winning series on ethics, we present the first of several "case studies". This series, a cooperative venture between the Real Estate Center, the Texas Association of Realtors and the Texas Real Estate Commission casts the Center players in another ethical dilemma. Who is right, and who is wrong? You decide. (1 min. 59 sec.)
Everything old is new again. Or so it would seem with the renewed interest in property management. From our vault of Real Estate Center's "Oldies but Goodies" comes this 2001 classic, "Norman's Introduction to Property Management." Take a journey of discovery with Norman as he learns the ins and outs of property management. (14 min. 20 sec.)
Associate Editor Bryan Pope hosts this edition of TG2GO, which features articles from the July 2008 edition of Tierra Grande magazine. Hear how new jobs keep Texas housing going. Watch Chief Economist Dr. Mark Dotzour explain what has to happen for housing to begin recovery. Learn about Texas' sizzling rural land market. And see Austin's plan for a clean energy business park. (4 min. 37sec.)
No time to read Tierra Grande, the Real Estate Center’s quarterly magazine? Then catch the highlights with TG2GO. In the premiere edition, host Elaine Lovell talks about energy efficient commercial buildings, why homeowners are going green, and efforts the King Ranch has made toward wildlife preservation. (3 min. 35 sec.)