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Residents of Moore, Okla., are beginning to pick up the pieces of their lives — and REALTORS® are helping their affected colleagues.The Oklahoma City Metro Association of REALTORS® (OKCMAR) says at least 16 REALTORS® lost their homes, and many more had damage, when a massive tornado swept through the Moore area on Monday, ripping up homes and buildings along a 17-mile trail. The EF-5 tornado was e...
Read Post [Posted on 05/23/2013 By John Askins]
A good credit score is crucial for getting approved for a mortgage. So how can your customers improve their credit score? Here are a few tips recently featured in an article at RISMedia:
Check reports to ensure accuracy. First, your customers want to make sure they aren’t getting penalized by a low score that is a mistake. They can get a free copy of their three major credit reports ...
Read Post [Posted on 05/23/2013 By John Askins]
Although the HAR blogs are supposed to be real estate related, I just wanted to write a few sentences regarding the tragedies of the past few days. On a local front is the death of Harris County Sheriff Sgt. Dwayne Polk. My heart goes out to his family. Although I did not know him, I appreciate what he did to serve our community. Sgt. Polk and all other law enforcement officers place t...
Read Post [Posted on 05/22/2013 By Pamela Bratcher]
From the Houston Chronicle: "The median — the figure at which half the homes sold for more and half for less — jumped 14.5 percent to $184,900, according to the Houston Association of Realtors, which tracks properties sold through the Multiple Listing Service. April marked the second month in a row the median hit a record high."Get the rest of the story here....
Read Post [Posted on 05/22/2013 By Alex Handley]
The law of supply at demand is fully in play as a dwindling supply
of homes sends prices to record highs; dollar volume jumps 46 percent
The great Houston home-grab continued in April as local property
sales tore through the month at full-throttle. Buyer demand and an
ever-shrinking supply drove home prices to the highest levels of all
time.
According to the latest monthly ...
Listed by Tom Plant, Broker Associate, Greenwood King Properties, Sold by UTR Texas REALTORS®, List Price $574,900.
This is truly an extraordinary home with
great curb appeal. This brick bungalow has had the plumbing and
electrical replaced*. The square footage does not include the wonderful
screened porch*. The large lot provides ample room for expansion*. In
addition to the large ...
http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/houston-to-host-super-bowl-in/article_3442142c-c252-11e2-9e8c-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=story...
Read Post [Posted on 05/22/2013 By Peter Johnson]
HOUSTON’S HOMEBUYING BONANZA SHOWS NO LET-UP IN APRIL The law of supply at demand is fully in play as a dwindling supply of homes sends prices to record highs; dollar volume jumps 46 percent HOUSTON — (May 21, 2013) — The great Houston home-grab continued in April as local property sales tore through the month at full-throttle. Buyer demand and an ever-shrinking supply drove home...
Read Post [Posted on 05/21/2013 By Mary Ann Lipsey]
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to all the families that were affected by this tragedy. May God bless the children and families through this disaster. May He bring you peace and courage to get through the difficult time ahead. You can you help by logging onto REDCROSS.org and make a donation to help feed, clothe and shelt...
Read Post [Posted on 05/21/2013 By Cynthia Joseph]
From the today's MLS press release with April 2013 residential sales statistics: “According to the latest monthly report prepared by the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR), home sales surged 27.2 percent compared to last April, accounting for the 23rd consecutive month of positive sales. Housing inventory, which reached a 13-year low of 3.6 months during the first two months of the year and di...
Read Post [Posted on 05/21/2013 By Alex Handley]
Social Media and Your Real Estate Transaction
Buyer or seller beware! It’s really exciting, sometimes frustrating, when you finally get or make an offer on your home or a home you want to buy. So it’s natural to want to share with your friends the exciting news or sometimes vent a frustrating real estate situation.
What you may not realize is Facebook or any other social media...
Read Post [Posted on 05/21/2013 By Connie Vallone]
Have you ever thought about using an out of town friend or relative to help you buy or sell a Houston-area property? It's a common practice. What could go wrong, anyway? You're using a licensed agent, right? WRONG. Over the weekend, we met a real estate agent from the Dallas area at one of our listings. She had called to say her Houston clients wanted to purchase and since they were close fa...
Read Post [Posted on 05/21/2013 By Kelly Stewart]
The market is moving quickly.. although the last few years have been what some would consider "slow" it appears that will be making an immediate change. Leases are going off the market unbelievable fast and the homes that are listed for sale at the right price... seem to be moving. The last few weeks we have had more buyers and sellers come in the door than I can ever remember working here. This i...
Read Post [Posted on 05/21/2013 By Cristin Cash]
Check out the links below for additional information...Central Green Grand Opening WeekendLeave a replyFace-paintingPhoto boothStilt WalkersInflatablesConcert ticket giveawaysWe are just two weeks away from the unveiling of a beautiful green space right here in Katy! From 4 to 9 pm on Saturday June 1st, bring the kids and come enjoy free family fun and activities followed by live music at C...
Read Post [Posted on 05/21/2013 By Christa Burgess]
907 PURDY, Brookshire, TX 77423Gorgeous renovated 3 bdrm, 1910 craftsman style home on corner lot close to
1/2 acre! Wrap around porch, recently refinished original 3'' pine floors, high
ceilings, wood burning fireplace and antique claw foot tub are beautifully
charming while new roof, double pane windows, updated electricals, a/c, paint
and plumbing make the home comfortable for mod...
Read Post [Posted on 05/20/2013 By Maya Blanton]
