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Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties
HISTORIC HIGHS IN TEXAS REAL ESTATE
13 November, 2013| General, Active Adults (Age 55+), Country Homes /...
 In third quarter, demand and prices for Texas homes hit historic highs, inventory at historic lowNov. 1, 2013In Texas, the weather is cooling off, but the real estate market remains red hot, acc... read more
Rita Nelson
eXp Realty LLC
Houstonian - Libby Lehman - Amazing Quilt Artist...
28 October, 2013| Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston Living, Activ...
 Over the years, Houston has had no shortage of famous citizens with big personalities.   Beyonce and Barbara Jordon are a couple that comes to mind - and then there... read more
Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties
SELLING A HOME WHERE ONLY 1 SPOUSE OWNS THE PROPER...
24 October, 2013| Green Living, Active Adults (Age 55+), Public/Priv...
 What do I need to know about listing a property where only one spouse is the owner?Posted on October 23, 2013 by Texas Association of REALTORS® My potential clients are a married couple.... read more
Rita Nelson
eXp Realty LLC
How to Use Your Nest Egg to Qualify for a Mortgage
18 October, 2013| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Active Adults (Ag...
How to Use Your Nest Egg to Qualify for a Mortgage Little-known rules can help people on a fixed income refinance an existing mortgage or buy a new home. Getty Images By Rachel L. Sheedy W... read more
Pamela Efferson rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.96/5 (334 surveys)
Pamela Efferson Properties
Aging in Place
15 October, 2013| Home Remodeling, Home Safety, Active Adults (Age 5...
Low-Cost Options for Aging in Place For many of today’s seniors staying in their homes if preferred over relocating to a retirement community or assisted care facility.  Many factors can have an... read more
Valery Smith-Blank
RE/MAX Integrity
Will the "Good Life" Be Ready When You Are?
10 October, 2013| Houston Living, Active Adults (Age 55+), Master Pl...
 The Life of Riley was a TV show from the 50’s starring William Bendix but the title’s origin came from an expression meaning that a person was living the “good life.” Most people envision them... read more
Kenya Burrell-VanWormer
HPA Real Estate
New Rules Make Reverse Mortgage Less Risky - But a...
9 October, 2013| Mortgage & Finance, General, Active Adults (Age 55...
Reverse mortgages have always been a costly way to solve your financial problems when you have a lot of home equity and not so much cash during retirement. Now, changes in the program (some happenin... read more
Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties
Does buyer get the keys at closing if the seller h...
7 October, 2013| Home Marketing, General, Active Adults (Age 55+)
Does my buyer get the keys at closing if the seller has a temporary lease?by Texas Association of REALTORS® We are getting ready to close a residential transaction in which the seller... read more
Paige Martin rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (178 surveys)
Keller Williams Memorial
Houston Neighborhood Guide: Oak Forest Homes For S...
28 September, 2013| Housing Market, Houston Living, Active Adults (Age...
Known for having some of the best selling real estate in Houston, Oak Forest is a peaceful neighborhood with around 5,500 homes. Last year, the total number of Oak Forest homes sold increased by 31... read more
Noel Roberts
Engel & Volkers Austin Westlake
Psychology of a Smart Diet
26 September, 2013| Active Adults (Age 55+)
Okay, so this article is not really real estate related, but it's there are some things worth noting, particularly if you a mildly sedentary, slightly overweight, middle-aged person who has a teen... read more
Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties
WHAT DOES YOUR HOME SAY ABOUT YOU
18 September, 2013| Green Living, Active Adults (Age 55+), Master Plan...
Everybody's home tells a story,  about them or the people who live there.  What does yours say?  When someone walks in your front door, what is the first thing they see?  What impr... read more
Ferdana Johnson
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Need Help finding home from smartphone or Desktop?
16 September, 2013| Home Buying, General, Active Adults (Age 55+)
Have you or anyone that you know asked a question. "I'm looking forward in moving but I don't want to view 100+ Homes, Townhouse, and or Lease/Rent." We had a similar story that happend to us in searc... read more
Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties
KNOW YOUR WORTH!!!
4 September, 2013| General, Education, Active Adults (Age 55+)
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Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties
"Acceptable" & Unacceptable Fair-Housing Laws
3 September, 2013| General, Education, Active Adults (Age 55+)
Do you know which advertising terms violate fair-housing laws?by Texas Association of REALTORS® Before you write your next rental ad, make sure that you are familiar with fair-housi... read more
Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties
It's Better to be ALONE than in Bad Company!!!
2 September, 2013| General, Education, Active Adults (Age 55+)
It is better to be alone than in bad company. A big part of who you become in life has to do with who you choose to surround yourself with.  Sometimes luck controls who walks into your life, but... read more
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