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Eve Lucas

4.99/5 (79 surveys)
Texas Trust Real Estate

Closing costs associated with buying a home.

12 November, 2009| Home Buying

So you have made a final decision on the purchase of a home and you are ready to go ahead and close the deal. For many people that have previously purchased a home, they know what to e... read more

Karen Sherrill rating star

4.98/5 (140 surveys)
Simien Properties

What is a Home Worth?

12 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, Home Values & Recent Sa...

Often we think that a home's value is something that can be carefully calculated - certain parameters are put into the equation - you push the button and voila! This is the homes val... read more

Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Universal

BECOME A KATIE K TEAM FAN ON FACEBOOK!!!!

11 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, General

The Katie K Team is proud to announce our NEW FACEBOOK PAGE at: RE/MAX Houston Real EstateIf you are on Facebook, we invite you to become a FAN of our page.We appreciate all your support! Thank y... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

Landscaping Tricks that Wow Buyers #2

11 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Sell...

2. Size trees and shrubs to scale. These should be planted in the right scale for the house so that they don’t block windows, doors, and other architectural features on the home’s facade. A large two-... read more

Bob Christian rating star

4.97/5 (240 surveys)
Upside Real Estate

States See Surging Sales, Moderating Prices

10 November, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance

States See Surging Sales, Moderating Prices Most states continued to experience rising existing-home sales in the third quarter, with prices moderating in many metro areas, according to the latest sur... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

Extension AND Expansion of the Tax Credit for Home...

10 November, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Education

Last week, the U.S. Senate and House passed legislation that included an extension and expansion of the tax credit for homebuyers. President Obama signed the bill into law at the end of the week. Th... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

Landscaping Tricks that Wow Buyers #1

10 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Sell...

1. Add splashes of color. With every changing season, a landscape should provide a new display of colors, textures, and fragrances. "It’s best to use one or two and repeat them," Glassman says. Exampl... read more

Shannon Register
Register Real Estate Advisors

FHA Loans vs. Conventional Loans

10 November, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General

FHA loans continue to be the loan of choice for the majority of first time home buyers, however, there is an upward trend where non first time home buyers are utilizing the FHA mortgage l... read more

Paul Silverman rating star

4.98/5 (171 surveys)
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

New Changes in the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credi...

10 November, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Property Taxes

I would like to share with you some recent changes in the First Time Homebuyer tax credit that will make buying a new home in Houston easier. The $8,000 tax credit has now been expanded in an ef... read more

Shannon Register
Register Real Estate Advisors

Open House Update

9 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, Open Houses

The Open House for Serene Springs Lane in the Springs Lakes Subdivision has been cancelled. It was supposed to be held open from 6-8pm on Tuesday November 10th. The other two hom... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

6 Landscaping Tricks That Wow Buyers

9 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Sell...

In today's market, sellers have to work harder to persuade buyers that their property is worth the bite. Landscape designer Michael Glassman has cooked up a recipe for guaranteed curb appeal. Stay tun... read more

Tara Patton
Royce Realty

Reduce Your Mortgage: 2 ways

8 November, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General

One Additional Mortgage Payment a YearThere's a simple trick to significantly reducing the length of your mortgage and save you thousands of dollars. The trick is to make one extra mortgage payment... read more

Bob Christian rating star

4.97/5 (240 surveys)
Upside Real Estate

Obama Signs Extended Tax Credit into Law

6 November, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance

Expected to contribute approximately $22 billion to the economy, Congress overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan measure this week extending the $8,000 home buyer tax credit to April 30, 2010.The legislat... read more

Karen Sherrill rating star

4.98/5 (140 surveys)
Simien Properties

Tax Credit Helps More than 1st Time Buyers!

6 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, General

Just under the wire, legislation is about to be enacted to extend the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit which was to expire November 30th. This is great news for First Time Home Buyers, but also some... read more

Sammy Wang
Golden Key Realty LLC

Congress Passes Tax Credit Extension/Expansion

6 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Marketing, Home Selling

I am VERY excited to report that Congress has answered our call to extend and expand the homebuyer tax credit! &nbs... read more

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