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In the heart of Houston and minutes away from our world-class Medical Center and Greenway Plaza, this 3 bedroom/2 bath home offers more than just a great location-- the fresh paint and new carpet make it ready for move-in. A backyard perfect for barbecueing and an oversized kitchen with gorgeous butcher block countertops add plenty of charm to this home.Buying a home? Let me find the perfect home ...
Read Post [Posted on 05/17/2013 By Cynthia Mullins]
Turn your yard into the
ultimate neighborhood party spot
When Rika Houston knocks on
doors to invite neighbors over for an impromptu screening, she's never short of
takers. Located in the front yard of the Los Angeles home she shares with her
husband, architect Brian Ten, the cinema is unlike any other in town. Sinking
into the cushy sofa with lanterns lit overhead, guests wa...
Read Post [Posted on 05/17/2013 By Diana Walton]
Forbes' 2012 Migration Data shows that a total of 49,800 people relocated to Houston last year. That is an average of over 4,000 people relocating to Houston every month.
The same data projects Houston to have the healthiest housing market in the nation, at the same time ranking the city among the cities with the strongest local economy.
As a matter of fact, Houston saw a 118,700 bump in its...
Read Post [Posted on 05/17/2013 By Paige Martin]
More than Half of Americans Think Home Prices Will Rise in Year AheadPublished: May 08, 2013Americans think the housing market has reboundedMore than half of Americans now expect the country’s home prices to climb within the next year, illustrating a growing optimism toward the health of the housing industry, according to Fannie Mae’s April 2013 National Housing Survey.The share of people who...
Read Post [Posted on 05/17/2013 By Evelyn Randle]
School's coming to Capitol Hill over the next two days as thousands of REALTORS® meet with lawmakers to provide a refresher course on how critical the federal government's historic support for home ownership is to the country's future."We have an unprecedented situation today, because so many members of Congress are new and really don't always know how important home ownership incentives are to th...
Read Post [Posted on 05/17/2013 By John Askins]
The housing market is making gradual improvements—home prices are
inching up and foreclosures are falling—but the recovery still remains
“fragile,” according to the Obama administration’s April Housing
Scorecard. The monthly report highlights progress in the main indicators
of the housing market.
“The Obama Administration’s efforts to speed the housing recovery are
showing continued pro...
Read Post [Posted on 05/17/2013 By John Askins]
Some home owners turned into reluctant landlords and rented out their homes to earn extra income while the housing market was sluggish. But now some of these home owners are ready to sell.
However, real estate agents often caution clients that trying to sell a home when a tenant still lives there can be tricky since many renters — who have no financial stake in the matter — aren’t always so...
Read Post [Posted on 05/17/2013 By John Askins]
A survey by American Lives, a consumer research firm in California, conducted a study for the trade magazine Builder to answer that question. Here are their conclusions:· They are young. Most are under 45. Half said they had annual household incomes of $75,000 or less. Two-thirds are married.· They are frugal. They consistently told surveyors they were eager to live a simple lifestyle.· They are c...
Read Post [Posted on 05/17/2013 By John Askins]
We closed another house this week! Once again, I was so lucky to work with such a wonderful client. I have been working with the client since last winter. They actually built new house. So, it took almost 5 months to complete. I have been watching their house since it was framing, so I felt moved when I saw the completed house. During the closing, I cou...
Read Post [Posted on 05/16/2013 By Eriko Ishii]
I have a fantastic listing in Shadow Creek Ranch. You just have to see this home! Stunning features around every corner and located only minutes away from Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center! 2414 Harbor Chase Dr really has it all!
The front yard is fully landscaped and has a gorgeous bricked front porch. What a great place to relax and watch the neighborhood go by. Then, as you wal...
Read Post [Posted on 05/16/2013 By Jenifer Duguay]
Buying
your first home can be both an exciting and a scary experience. Many
homeowners are appreciative of any bit of information that would help
make the process less stressful and as painless as possible. Home
insurance is usually a major contributor to the anxieties new
homeowners’ experience. They are often confused about how much insurance
they need. This post will give easy tips ...
Read Post [Posted on 05/16/2013 By Barry Bolston]
THE WOODLANDS, TX- Lakeside Cove, a Gracepoint community, is now underway overlooking Lake Harrison and situated on the 18th hole of The Woodlands Resort’s Oaks golf course. This gated community features a prime location within the Village of Grogan’s Mill, the “historic district” of The Woodlands near Town Center with easy access to I-45.
A variety of eight attached and detached designs are bein...
Read Post [Posted on 05/16/2013 By Matias Bulox]
Gorgeous home in the Heights is the height of luxury; features include: red oak hardwood floors throughout, gourmet kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, wine fridge, Kohler fixtures in every bathroom and plantation shutters. Enjoy the breeze from one of the four balconies or seek sanctuary in the spacious master bedroom with a private sitting area. Let me help you find ...
Read Post [Posted on 05/16/2013 By Cynthia Mullins]
Barry B has a desire to
help people, an investment in life-long learning and a commitment that goes
beyond the old standard of customer satisfaction to a new standard of “client
care”.
Barry received
his BS in 1994 in Drafting and Design.
He then moved to Memphis, TN where he worked in the manufacturing industry
for almost 10 years. He received his MBA
from Be...
Read Post [Posted on 05/16/2013 By Barry Bolston]
Do you wonder how much your home is worth, or your neighbors? Do you wonder how much you can make if you sell your home at the right market time? Which is now!
Read Post [Posted on 05/16/2013 By Fabian Trujillo]
