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Jessica Harless rating star

4.94/5 (135 surveys)
Paragon Property Group

Highest Appraisal Possible?

22 August, 2011| Home Appraisals, Home Improvements & Repair, Gener...

A question I am asked frequently is, "How do I get the highest value on the appraisal of a home that I am selling or refinancing?" Well, whether you are selling, refinancing to lower your payments or... read more

Mary Ann Lipsey rating star

4.97/5 (86 surveys)
CB&A, Realtors

Where Wasted Energy Goes

16 August, 2011| Green Living, Home Appraisals, General

Where wasted energy goesIf you're in the United States but not within about 100 miles of the Pacific Ocean, you live where recent weeks' weather maps have shown temperatures in orange and red so... read more

Harvey Wheaton
The Virtual Realty Group

New Appraisal Standards Effective September 1 for...

9 August, 2011| Home Appraisals, Home Buying, Home Selling

New Appraisal Standards Effective September 1 for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac It's finally happened: You've found the perfect home for your clients. Their financing is in place. But then...despite t... read more

Greg Nino
RE/MAX Compass

Can Protesting Your Taxes Cost You Money When Sell...

8 August, 2011| Home Appraisals, Home Selling, Property Taxes

Consumers always have a portion of their rationale dedicated to their own perceptions, knowledge and finding. In other words.. they'll hold some weight to what they discover on the world wide web.. or... read more

Rebecca Drake rating star

4.94/5 (505 surveys)
RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring

Smart Strategies for Sellers

19 May, 2011| Home Appraisals, Home Selling, Housing Market

In this competitive selling market I thought it necessary to share some essential tips for sellers. Putting your home on the market is a very personal matter. It can be stressful, and some ow... read more

Greg Bennett
Greg Bennett Fine Properties

Price per square foot. Is it a valid number?

13 May, 2011| Home Appraisals, Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance

How often do we hear "it sold for XX per square foot!" Almost everyone in the business, buyers and sellers use it. But is it valid? Should we give it much thought? In my opinio... read more

Jim Mulholland rating star

4.95/5 (65 surveys)
Cy-Fair Real Estate

Cypress Sales One Year Post Tax Rebate

10 May, 2011| Home Appraisals, Home Buying, Home Selling

The 2010 Home Tax Credit It has been a year since the federal housing tax rebate program that drove a lot of home sales last Spring. As a reminder, the Feds were giving first time home... read more

Bethany Laub
Live Better Realty Brokers

Regulators take liberties with real estate legisla...

20 April, 2011| Home Appraisals, Housing Market, Houston Living

Commentary: Policies appear to alter congressional intentBy Ken Harney, Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Inman News™ Maybe a federal government shutdown now and then would be a good idea -- certa... read more

Rebecca Tripovich
Texas Transaction Coordinators LLC DBA TexTeam Realty Services

Pricing Your Home to Sell

10 March, 2011| Home Appraisals, Home Marketing, Home Selling

A key part of the marketing plan is setting the list price. If a home is priced too low, you won't benefit from the optimal profit. If a home is priced too high, potential buyers may be scared away. T... read more

Stephanie Bateman rating star

4.98/5 (93 surveys)
UTR TEXAS, REALTORS

When Does It Make Sense To Refinance?

15 February, 2011| Home Appraisals, Home Values & Recent Sales, Housi...

Think carefully and do research before you decide to refinance. The touting of all-time low interest rates is causing many homeowners to consider the savings. However, there are several ke... read more

Marilyn Lewellen
Tejas U.S.A.,REALTORS

Homestead Exemption Filing

27 January, 2011| Home Appraisals, General, Property Taxes

If you are one of my happy new homeowners that bought a home in 2010, remember to contact Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) about filing your homestead exemption. This can be done from Jan... read more

Connie Vallone rating star

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

Find Out What Homes on Your Street Are Worth

5 January, 2011| Home Appraisals, Home Selling, Home Values & Recen...

Find out what your West Houston homecould sell for based on homes on the market plus recent sales on or near your street! http://www.houstonenergycorridorhomes.com/ and click on Get Your... read more

Leslie Flory rating star

5/5 (25 surveys)
Point Real Estate

NOVEMBER – 2010 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewslet...

20 November, 2010| Home Appraisals, Luxury Homes, Neighborhoods & Com...

Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the marke... read more

Kristen Brady
Winhill Advisors - Kirby

What is your home worth?

16 October, 2010| Home Appraisals, Home Values & Recent Sales, Housi...

Various factors affect the pricing of each home, and it is important to know what your options are as a home seller. Having current and accurate comps and a good market analysis is imperative.&nb... read more

Michelle Cannon rating star

4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction

GETTING READY FOR YOUR HOME APPRAISAL!

30 July, 2010| Home Appraisals, Home Selling, Home Values & Recen...

Getting Ready for Your Home AppraisalBy Paige TeppingRISMEDIA, Home appraisals are a necessary step in the process of selling or refinancing your home. While many homes today aren’t worth as much... read more

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