For up to date information on what is happening in the Houston area housing market you cannot beat the Houston Association of Realtors. Their web site is a terrific real estate resource. Here is a link to the latest housing market update. http://www.HAR.com/newsroom
On Veterans Day, we honor our military heroes for their service and their sacrifice in keeping us free. We also want to make sure they are aware of some of the great programs available to help them in financing the purchase of a home. First and foremost, many active and retired military can qualify for… Read More Mortgage Loan Options for active Military and Military Veterans
1. Tax advantages: There are significant tax advantages to buying a home before the end of this year. First, homebuyers are able to enjoy the homestead exemption on their property taxes for the entirety of 2014 which can amount to hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in tax savings. In addition, buyers can deduct some… Read More Five Reasons to Buy a Home Before Year-End
OCTOBER – 2013 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in… Read More
Back in the 50’s and 60’s, you could just leave your house open and any real estate agent could come in and show the home at any time. There were almost no security issues. Now, because of safety problems, we have the handy, dandy lock box. Lock Box History Attached to a door handle, gate,… Read More How Your Houston Area Real Estate Agent Will Use a Lock Box
Halloween Home Maintenance: Spooky Sounds and Strange Smells Are you haunted by strange noises and weird odors? With the proper maintenance, you’ve got more than a ghost of a chance to rest easy. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2013 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
If you’ve been thinking about investing in one of the many foreclosures, make sure the home you buy doesn’t have major issues. Before you spend the money on a home inspector, look at these common problem areas: Ceilings Usually ceilings are made of plaster and plasterboard. While looking at the ceilings, keep an eye out… Read More Inspecting Foreclosures Before You Buy
Here is a great article from Realtor Magazine. This is so important – you only have about nine seconds to make a good first impression. Clean, Declutter, Discard: Make a House Shine for Resale.
Buying a home can be a great investment. And growing that investment by making it more valuable before you sell means more money in your pocket. While a lot of projects can be expensive and time consuming, there are a few quick and easy upgrades to make your property worth more to buyers. Update Kitchen… Read More Inexpensive Tips To Add Value To Your Home
Buying a home is an emotional process. You spend countless hours searching for the right property, qualifying for a loan and completing what seems like an endless stack of paperwork. All this takes its toll on you, and can leave you feeling stressed and anxious. Rest assured, you will survive this frustrating time. If you… Read More How To Relax During The Process Of Buying Real Estate
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Listing Expert uses online marketing & insider network to get top dollar for homes.
Listing Expert uses online marketing & insider network to get top dollar for homes.
Listing Expert uses online marketing & insider network to get top dollar for homes.
Listing Expert uses online marketing & insider network to get top dollar for homes.
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