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Housing Experts: Now Is a Perfect Time to Buy
20 July, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Home Buying
Daily Real Estate News    July 20, 2009  Housing Experts: Now Is a Perfect Time to Buy Don't forget to remind potential buyers of something that is obvious to real estate... read more
Ruth Ann's Realty U: Be a Stellar Seller, Tip 1
20 July, 2009| Home Selling, Housing Market, General
Today I started writing a series of observations and suggestions for Buyers, so I thought the same would be beneficial for Sellers. I am going to share my thoughts and suggestions on how to be a Stell... read more
Ruth Ann's Realty U: Be a Better Buyer, Tip 1
20 July, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, General
I'm presenting a series of thoughts and observations from years of experience on how to be the best buyer you can be. This is especially written for my clients, but home shoppers in general should ben... read more
Top Ten Staging Tips - #10
19 July, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General
  Closets  - Please not Fibber McGee's Closet!        You may or may not remember Fibber McGee's closet; but if you do, please make sure there is not one in the... read more
"Ruth Ann on Real Estate" is One Week Old!
18 July, 2009| General
Today marks my one week anniversary for being a blogger! I've had fun posting so far, and it hasn't taken much time. I guess I have a natural propensity for blogging because I'm a fast typist and... read more
Texas Is The "Stickiest" State
18 July, 2009| Housing Market, Relocation & Newcomer, General
We're not talking humidity this time. More than 75% of adults born in Texas still live here, according to a study by the Pew Research Center using US census data. We have a lot going for us, and our e... read more
Home Gardens Growing in Popularity
17 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, General
More Americans are growing their own fruits and vegetables at home in order to cut food expenses. The National Gardening Association predicts a 19% increase in home gardening in 2009. An estimated 43... read more
Top Ten Staging Tips - #9
17 July, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General
Lighting - Don't leave the buyer in the dark!   This may seem very simple, but I need to say it anyway.  Replace the burned out light bulbs!  If the light switch is not working... read more
Excellent Insurance Comparison Site
17 July, 2009| Home Buying, Homeowners Insurance, General
Yesterday I learned about a fabulous resource to compare insurance policies. Clayton Johnson, an independent and Nationwide agent in Friendswood, showed me the site for the Office of Public... read more
Looking for easy ways to conserve water.
16 July, 2009| Relocation & Newcomer, General
Looking for easy ways to conserve water I have found several great ideas. 1. Adjust your sprinklers so you are watering the lawn and garden only, not the sidewalk or      stre... read more
Don't Let Paralysis of Analysis Hold You Back
16 July, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, General
Many qualified buyers are not taking advantage of fabulous interest rates, lower home prices, and an incredible opportunity to put $8K back in their pockets by buying a home. Most of these hesitant bu... read more
Free Flyer: How To Understand/Improve Your Credit
16 July, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
I have a great flyer and worksheet on how to understand and improve your credit. It is too big to upload to this blog. If you'd like a copy (no strings attached), let me know and I will email you a PD... read more
A Great Success Story
16 July, 2009| Neighborhoods & Communities, International Real Es...
  Houston's Farouk Systems to hire 1,277 this year By JENALIA MORENO Copyright 2009 Houston ChronicleJuly 16, 2009, 12:29AM Farouk Shami is using flat irons, dryers and other hair care too... read more
State Farm Plans Home Insurance Rate Hike, by Purv...
15 July, 2009| Homeowners Insurance, Neighborhoods & Communities,...
  State Farm plans home insurance rate hike By PURVA PATEL Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle July 15, 2009, 12:49PM State Farm, Texas' largest home insurer, plans to hike rates statew... read more
Credit Scores Affect Your Interest Rates & Mortgag...
15 July, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
If your credit score is 740 or higher, you will have access to the most desirable loan programs and best interest rates. Lately I have seen buyers with great credit using FHA financing over convention... read more