Each week, 2009 HAR Chair Vicki Fullerton writes a column that is published in the Sunday Houston Chronicle Real Estate section. These columns cover a wide range of consumer-focused topics ranging from the value of working with a REALTOR® and how to boost curb appeal when selling a home to the benefits of a homeowners association and what to do when faced with the prospect of foreclosure.

REALTOR® designations: Those little letters mean a lot
November 15, 2009

Potential obstacles to the real estate transaction
November 8, 2009

Statewide property tax? Don't believe the lies
November 1, 2009

Counteroffers and contracts: Tips to get through the process unscathed
October 25, 2009

Getting your home ready for Texas' winter weather
October 18, 2009

Preserve your good 'hood
October 11, 2009

Time is running out for the first-time homebuyer tax credit
October 4, 2009

Determining asking price
September 27, 2009

Timing the transaction
September 20, 2009

Setting the stage for a successful sale
September 13, 2009

Beware of scams
September 6, 2009

An offer they can't refuse
August 30, 2009

How not to sell your home
August 23, 2009

New or existing home - which is right for you?
August 16, 2009

Help prepare your kids for a move
August 9, 2009

How to choose the best agent
August 2, 2009

Four common myths about selling your home
July 26, 2009

The Final Walk-through
July 19, 2009

How many miles to the gallon does that home get?
July 12, 2009

Hurricane season reminds us that insurance is on you
July 5, 2009

Getting ready to list a house? Make it appealing
June 28, 2009

Make an informed decision by arranging a home inspection
June 21, 2009

Information overload? Know who to trust
June 14, 2009

The art of negotiation
June 7, 2009

Know who represents you
May 31, 2009

What to avoid when pricing your home
May 24, 2009

Understanding the offer
May 17, 2009

Is this house the one?
May 10, 2009

A little help from D.C.
May 3, 2009 

Look beyond sales price
April 26, 2009

What’s in your credit report?
April 19, 2009

Relocating with confidence
April 12, 2009

Facing foreclosure? Do things the right way
April 5, 2009

Making green housing choices
March 29, 2009

Saving money only to lose more?
March 22, 2009

Know your association
March 15, 2009

Bigger isn't necessarily better
March 1, 2009

Sorting fact from fiction about today's real estate market
March 1, 2009

Protecting yourself with contingencies
February 22, 2009

Shop around for lower insurance rates
February 15, 2009

Does selling your home yourself make sense?
February 8, 2009

A house is a house, right? Wrong!
February 1, 2009

Become involved in your community
January 25, 2009

Homeowners insurance – get a CLUE
January 18, 2009

Closing the deal
January 11, 2009

What to do when your house no longer meets your needs
January 4, 2009