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Debbie Richardson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Pearland Office
INTEREST RATES?
24 May, 2010| Home Buying
HOMEBUYER ALERT!Hey, guys!  Just caught the morning news today-interest rates may come down this summer!  4.5% is what the news reporter stated.  Great News!  Too bad we've lost th... read more
Karen Sherrill rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.98/5 (140 surveys)
Simien Properties
Part II of the cell phone saga
22 May, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, General
Now I realize this blog is suppose to be about Real Estate, but many of you have read my "So You Drop Your Cell Phone in a Pool" blog, and I wanted to give an update.  Good news is that my phone... read more
Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Universal
STUNNING SHOWCASE HOME IN WEST U!!!
21 May, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, General
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING SHOWCASE HOME IN WEST U!Shows like a model home!Upgrades/features include:Brazilian Cherry Hardwoods in All Living/Bedrooms,New Granite Counters/Tumbled Marble Backsplash,Large Isl... read more
Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Universal
MORTGAGE RATES FALL
21 May, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, General
Long-term mortgage rates fell to the lowest level of the year this week, after falling for five consecutive weeks. Freddie Mac's weekly rate report puts the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 4.93... read more
Michelle Cannon rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction
GREAT REAL ESTATE DEALS!
21 May, 2010| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, General
7 Cities With Great Real Estate Deals Bobbi Dempsey, Investopedia.com You've probably heard it a million times recently: it's a buyer's market right now in real estate. That's actually a b... read more
Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Universal
How to Prepare Your House For Selling
21 May, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, General
How to prepare your house for sell:         --    Disassociate Yourself With Your Home.Make the mental decision to "let go" of your emotions and focu... read more
Diana Miller
Galveston Home Team
Low Interest Rates better than tax credit
20 May, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance
The historically low interest rates, the lowest in 25 years according to Bankrate.com, will save home buyers much more over the term of their loan than the recent tax credit incentive. Industry standa... read more
Mark Brawley
Norhill Realty
DESPITE FED EXIT, RATES REMAIN LOW
20 May, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance
In late March, the Federal Reserve pulled out of the mortgage-backed securities market.  This caused a quick rise in mortgage rates in the first several weeks of the Fed-less mortgage market.&nbs... read more
Lisa Weatherby
LMW Property Management
Here is a Great Deal On A Houston Texas Home
20 May, 2010| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Houston Living
09 AC,Roof,Water Heater!Plenty of room to Grow!Elegant Tiled Foyer Area!Vaulted!Nice Formal Dining!Beautiful Picture Windows for Awesome views to back!Granite in Kitchen!Lots of Space!Spacious Master... read more
Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Universal
10 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent
20 May, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, General
10 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent1. Education & Experience-don't need to know everything about buying and selling if you hire a real estate professional who does2. Agents are Buffers-take the... read more
Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Universal
>STUNNING CUSTOM HOME!! CHECK IT OUT!!<
20 May, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, General
Absolutely stunning custom home on cul-de-sac lot/street in highly desirable Estates at Windrush!Upgrades/Features include: New carpet, Wood floors, Elegant formal dining, Large Island kitchen w/Grani... read more
Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Universal
---ELEGANT CUSTOM HOME, BEAUTIFUL! CHECK IT OUT---...
20 May, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, General
Gorgeous custom home on corner lot/cul-de-sac street in highly desirable Estates at Windrush! Upgrades/Features include: Roof, Exterior/interior paint, Elegant formal dining, Large Island kitchen w/is... read more
Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Universal
>>>GORGEOUS 2 STORY CHECK IT OUT<<<
20 May, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, General
Stunning David Powers 2006 built 2 story in Firethorne! 4/5 bedrooms, 3 baths! 2 full bed/bath downstairs!Formal dining room,Large island kitchen w/granite countertops/stainless steel applia... read more
Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Universal
Pros and Cons of Different Types of Homes
20 May, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, General
Pros and Cons of Different Types of Homes Single Family. Pros: Good appreciation. Opportunity for gardens. More privacy. Quieter.Cons: More expensive than our next category. More maintenance. C... read more
Valery Smith-Blank
RE/MAX Integrity
Housing Market Continues to Improve
20 May, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Housing Market
Below is an article that CRS recently published in their member newsletter: Economists Project Improving Housing Market Two top housing economists provided some encouraging news about the housing mark... read more
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