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Lorena Merlo
Keller Williams Realty The Woodlands

Houston unemployment rate now lowest in four years

21 December, 2012| Houston Living

Houston and Texas saw their unemployment rates in November drop to the lowest level seen in four years, the Texas Workforce Commission reported Friday.Both the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan... read more

Valery Smith-Blank
RE/MAX Integrity

Avoiding Unexpected Expenses

17 December, 2012| Home Warranty, General, Houston Living

It's common for sellers to consider offering and buyers might find it an incentive, but a growing number of homeowners are purchasing the home warranties themselves to limit the unexpected e... read more

Valery Smith-Blank
RE/MAX Integrity

Let Your Tenants Send Your Kids to College

13 December, 2012| Mortgage & Finance, Education, Houston Living

Most people have lots of things to save for but not always enough discretionary income after the family essentials have been met. A relatively small investment in a rental home... read more

Valery Smith-Blank
RE/MAX Integrity

FHA to Cost Borrowers More

11 December, 2012| Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance, Houston Living

FHA has announced a major change to its loan program which allows borrowers to cancel the mortgage insurance premium (MIP) when their unpaid balance reaches 78% of the original purchase price. W... read more

Sandra Hughes
SJH Properties

10 tips for happy moving

10 December, 2012| Moving & Storage, Relocation & Newcomer, Houston L...

10. Move from denial to acceptance. Before you strap on your serious boots and start hauling your boxes away, Patrick says the best thing to do is “sit back, relax and accept the fact that, in th... read more

Connie Vallone rating star

4.95/5 (156 surveys)
Park West Real Estate Inc

NEW LISTING and OPEN HOUSE - 1003 Coachlight Drive...

5 December, 2012| Home Buying, Open Houses, Houston Living

NEW LISTING and OPEN HOUSE - 1003 Coachlight Drive, Houston, TX 77077 - MLS# 44972423OPEN HOUSE - Friday, December 7, 2012 from 11:30am - 2pmStunning updated home in the heart of the Energy Corridor -... read more

Susan Greer rating star

4.82/5 (63 surveys)
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Sugar Land

No Foreclosures for the Holidays From Fannie, Fred...

4 December, 2012| Foreclosures & Investments, Housing Market, Housto...

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced Monday that they will temporarily halt all bank repossessions and evictions beginning in mid-December until Jan. 2, 2013. The temporary forecl... read more

Michelle Cannon rating star

4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction

EXXONMOBIL CAMPUS TAKING SHAPE!

2 December, 2012| Home Buying, Housing Market, Houston Living

Activity around the new Springwoods Village master planned community is picking up with the development’s initial infrastructure built and the new ExxonMobil campus taking shape. And for Keith D.... read more

Connie Vallone rating star

4.95/5 (156 surveys)
Park West Real Estate Inc

NEW LISTING and OPEN HOUSE Saturday, December 1st...

30 November, 2012| Home Buying, Open Houses, Houston Living

NEW LISTING and OPEN HOUSE Saturday, December 1st from 12-2:30pm 14026 Pinerock Lane, Houston, TX 77079 - MLS# 55862084Wonderful one story lovingly maintained home ready for your personal touche... read more

Michael Smith rating star

4.94/5 (76 surveys)
UTR TEXAS, REALTORS

HOLIDAY MAGIC IN LEAGUE CITY THIS WEEKEND

28 November, 2012| Neighborhoods & Communities, General, Houston Livi...

HOLIDAY MAGIC IN LEAGUE CITY: FRIDAY 11/30 Tree Lighting Ceremony/Entertainment at SOUTH SHORE HOTEL & RESORT Lobby 6pm &nbs... read more

Connie Vallone rating star

4.95/5 (156 surveys)
Park West Real Estate Inc

NEW LISTING! MLS# 82239242 - 15615 Twisting Spring...

26 November, 2012| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston...

NEW LISTING! MLS# 82239242 - 15615 Twisting Springs Drive, Cypress, TX 77433Absolutely beautiful home in desirable Chappell Ridge section of Fairfield. Grand foyer opens to dining, study and h... read more

Valery Smith-Blank
RE/MAX Integrity

What's the Point?

21 November, 2012| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Houston Living

Pre-paid interest, sometimes called "points", is generally tax deductible when a person pays them in connection with buying, building or improving their principal residence. When points are paid... read more

Ryan Dooley
CRD Realty

Cultivate An Attitude Of Gratitude….

16 November, 2012| General, Houston Living, Active Adults (Age 55+)

It is the season to count our blessings and be thankful! Keep a gratitude journal to give you perspective about the great things in your life. Remember and be grateful for challenges and “negative”... read more

Valery Smith-Blank
RE/MAX Integrity

Changing the Lock is Key

13 November, 2012| Home Safety, Safety & Security, Houston Living

There are times when you need to change the locks on your home to protect your family and possessions. It should always be considered when you move into a new home; when keys are lost, stolen or... read more

LaWanda Lendsey
Houston Home Realty Group, LLC

Sunday, November 11th Veterans and Active Duty Mil...

9 November, 2012| General, Education, Houston Living

Every Veterans Day, Applebee's invites vets and active duty military to come have a meal on us. It's our way of saying thanks for their service. But really, every day is an opportunity to say thank yo... read more

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