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Kathy Schoonman rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.90/5 (52 surveys)
Giraffe Realty
7 Reasons to Own Your Home
13 February, 2010| Home Buying, Housing Market, Education
7 Reasons to Own Your Home1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home.2. Appr... read more
Kathy Schoonman rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.90/5 (52 surveys)
Giraffe Realty
Take the Stress out of Homebuying
13 February, 2010| Home Buying, Relocation & Newcomer, Education
Take the Stress Out of HomebuyingBuying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible. 1. Find a real... read more
Kathy Schoonman rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.90/5 (52 surveys)
Giraffe Realty
8 Tips to Guide Your Home Search
13 February, 2010| Home Buying, General, Education
8 Tips to Guide Your Home Search 1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month... read more
Nancy Furst
Full Circle Texas
State debuts $30 million homebuyer initiative for...
13 February, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, International Rea...
State debuts $30 million homebuyer initiative for vets Associated Press Feb. 9, 2010, 1:22PM AUSTIN — Texas has announced a $30 million homebuyer initiative targeting veterans. The funding w... read more
Cynthia Mullins rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (189 surveys)
Boulevard Realty
This Old House magazine features Houston Heights a...
12 February, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocati...
This Old House featured 51 Best Old House Neighborhoods.  The list includes one neighborhood for each state + Canada....and they chose the Houston Heights in Texas!It begins: Houston Height... read more
Michelle Cannon rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction
MUST-HAVE FEATURES IN TODAY'S NEW HOMES!
12 February, 2010| Home Builders, Home Buying, Home Improvements & Re...
The 10 Must-Have Features in Today's New Homes by Steve KerchMonday, February 1, 2010provided by The kitchen is still king. LAS VEGAS -- Americans want smaller houses and they are willing t... read more
Jill Smith rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.90/5 (486 surveys)
eXp Realty LLC
Tax Credit Expires Soon
12 February, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Mortgage & Finance
Home Buyers Rush to Take Advantage of Tax Credit Before It’s Gone By Alan J. Heavens Print Article RISMEDIA, February 12, 2010—(MCT)—Liv Mansfield is racing the clock, hoping to find and s... read more
Katie Cooper
Home Sweet Home Real Estate Group
Houston Market Update 01/10
11 February, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Neighborhoods & Communi...
February 9th, 2010 Houston Real Estate Market Experiences an Upswing in Upscale Home Sales   When you first review the single-family residential market for January 2010, you might think ever... read more
Eve Lucas rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.99/5 (79 surveys)
Texas Trust Real Estate
February 2010 Housing Trends Newsletter by Eve Luc...
11 February, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Education
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
Nancy David rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.99/5 (123 surveys)
RE/MAX Associates Northeast
What is an Opportunistic Market
11 February, 2010| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Buying, Home Valu...
When the real estate market shifts, it creates opportunities.  There is money to be made in every real estate market.  What are the opportunities for you or someone you may know? First-Ti... read more
Cynthia Mullins rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (189 surveys)
Boulevard Realty
3 Heights' Restaurants Mentioned in the New York T...
10 February, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocati...
In the Sunday Travel section of the New York Times, Remixing Regional Flavors in Houston features five restaurants, three of which are located in the Houston Heights!  By SALMA ABDELNO... read more
Shannon Register
Register Real Estate Advisors
Questions to Ask Your Agent
10 February, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Education
  I have heard horror stories about agents that list houses for sell and put it in the MLS and then do nothing further to market the property and the seller cannot get in touch with the agent... read more
Jill Smith rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.90/5 (486 surveys)
eXp Realty LLC
Tax Credit expiring soon, and rates are predicted...
10 February, 2010| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance
Bernanke outlines plan for pulling in stimulus aid Bernanke outlines plan for pulling back stimulus once rebound strengthens; rates would rise Jeannine Aversa, AP Economics Writer, On We... read more
Rebecca Tripovich
Texas Transaction Coordinators LLC DBA TexTeam Realty Services
$30 Million Homebuyer Initiative Targeting Veteran...
10 February, 2010| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Property Taxes
State Debuts $30 Million Homebuyer Initiative for Vets Feb. 9, 2010, 1:22PM AUSTIN — Texas has announced a $30 million homebuyer initiative targeting veterans. The funding was announced today by... read more
Cynthia Mullins rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (189 surveys)
Boulevard Realty
The 2010 Houston Housing Forecast
10 February, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Education
If you haven't had the chance to hear Mike Inselmann speak about the housing market, you have missed a real treat.  His 2010 Houston Housing Foreoffers insights into our local market this year.&n... read more
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