Posts by Sean Owen
High-speed rail project enters NEPA environmental phase
The project that would link Fort Worth and Dallas by high-speed rail has officially entered the federal environmental analysis phase and is on track to be environmentally cleared within a year. In a letter dated March 4, the Federal Transit Administration granted a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Class of Action Determination to the project,…
Read MoreApril is Car Care Awareness Month
Are you Car Care Aware? April is spring National Car Care Awareness Month and that means taking a few extra steps to ensure your vehicle is in good working condition for the seasons ahead. Not only could preventative maintenance save you both time and money, but it could also keep the air we breathe clean…
Read MoreCalculating Earnest Money and Option Fee Deadlines
In the latest Texas REALTORS® Legal Briefs video, Staff Attorney Tracy Jackson discusses how to count days in determining when to pay the earnest money and option fee in the purchase contracts. This video discusses how to count days in determining when to pay the Earnest Money and Option Fee in the purchase contracts. Deadlines…
Read MoreWays To Give to Party with a Purpose 2024
Party with a Purpose is an annual event put on by the members of the Greater Denton/Wise County Association of REALTORS® (GDWCAR) that supports Habitat for Humanity of Denton County’s mission to provide homes for deserving families and build homes, community, and hope. You can help support this awesome mission and contribute to building homes…
Read MoreHow Party with a Purpose Benefits Our Community!
Party with a Purpose is an annual event put on by the REALTORS® and members of the Greater Denton/Wise County Association of REALTORS® (GDWCAR) that supports Habitat for Humanity of Denton County’s mission to provide homes for deserving families and build homes, community, and hope. Party with a Purpose tickets, donations, and auction items have…
Read MoreParty with a Purpose is OPEN to the Community!
Did you know that Party with a Purpose isn’t just for REALTORS®? Party with a Purpose is open to the entire community! As a community event, anyone and everyone is welcome to attend or donate! The whole community is invited to join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking of the Habitat Village and raise funds…
Read MoreGreater Denton/Wise County Association of REALTORS® Holds Successful Toys for Tots Drive
[Denton, TX] December 8, 2023 – On Friday, December 8th, the Greater Denton/Wise County Association of REALTORS® (GDWCAR) held their seventh annual Toys for Tots Drive at Razor Ranch Shopping Center. Members of GDWCAR and the community donated over 1,200 toys to Toys for Tots on Friday, December 8th. We are thankful for the Marines, Denton…
Read MoreNeed To Clear Cache? Here’s How!
Sometimes, you’ll be asked to clear your cache when you encounter issues on platforms such as the MLS. It’s highly recommended that you do this every so often so that you can get the latest versions of websites and web apps. Think of it as “restarting your computer”, every now and then you need to…
Read MoreHow To Setup AutoPay – Make Sure Your Account Is Autodrafted for Dues & MLS Service Fees!
Did you know that you can easily setup your account to AutoPay important bills such as your annual membership dues and your quarterly MLS service fees when they’re due? Did you know that adding your card to your profile won’t autodraft your card until you manually activate AutoPay? This handy guide will show you how…
Read MoreOffice Closed July 4th
This is a friendly reminder that our office will be closed on Tuesday, June 4th. We will return to the office on Wednesday, July 5th. If you need assistance over the break, here’s the contact info for resources you can use: Matrix Support 1-888-440-3687 Supra Support 1-877-699-6787 Texas Realtors Legal Hotline 800-873-9155 BrokerBay 800-257-1242 ZipForm…
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