Housing Market

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Why it is important go give feedback on listings
30 July, 2009| Home Selling, Housing Market, General
  I always send a feedback on the properties that I show.  I believe this is a must because that can give the listing agent an idea of what you missing on your listing. It could be someth... read more
Houston Home Pricing
29 July, 2009| Home Buying, Home Values & Recent Sales, Housing M...
Houston Median Price Rises, But Waters Still Murky HOUSTON (Houston Chronicle) – The June median home price was at an all-time high, thanks to a drop in the number of low-priced homes sold out of f... read more
Free Webinar Today: Register Now for Effective Rea...
28 July, 2009| Housing Market, General, Education
    July 28, 2009Excerpt from:  Real Estate Industry Leaders Speak Out Free Webinar Today: Regi... read more
Existing-Home Sales Rise Again
23 July, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, General
Daily Real Estate News    July 23, 2009  NAR: Existing-Home Sales Rise Again Existing-home sales rose for the third consecutive month with inventory easing and home prices de... read more
Single Family Average & Median Home Prices for Jun...
21 July, 2009| Home Buying, Home Values & Recent Sales, Housing M...
Single-Family Homes Update At $164,500, the median sales price for single-family homes reached its highest level ever, rising 2.8 percent from June 2008, when it was $160,050. The national single-fam... read more
Luxury Market Softens Further Nationally
21 July, 2009| Home Selling, Housing Market, Luxury Homes
The national inventory for luxury homes is increasing, even as prices in the top tier are weakening. Inventory is up 20% in the first five months of 2009, and average days on market (DOM) has increase... read more
Housing Inventory Dropping Nationally, a Sign of S...
21 July, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Values & Recent S...
Here is some good national news, especially in some of the more troubled markets. When inventory drops and demand remains steady, prices and home values increase. The U.S. housing market continues to... read more
Houston Real Estate Milestones in June
21 July, 2009| Home Buying, Home Values & Recent Sales, Housing M...
  At $164,500, the median price of a single-family home reached a record high; At $221,783, the average price of a single-family home rose to its highest level since August 2008;... 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
Generation Y Seeks More Urban Space & Home Ownersh...
19 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Buying, Housing Market
The Concord Group reports 50% of those born between 1980 and 1999, aka Generation Y, plan to buy a home within the next 3 years. They are willing to pay a premium to live close to work, and they are i... read more
Houston Real Estate Milestones in May
18 July, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market
According to Houston Association of Realtors  At $213,474, the average price of a single-family home reached its highest level since August 2008; At $157,450, the median price of a single-f... read more
Locally Owned Builders Thriving in Sugar Land Mark...
18 July, 2009| Home Builders, Housing Market, Neighborhoods & Com...
Local home builders David Weekley Homes and Perry Homes have been thriving in the local new home market. And now, welcome back Newmark Homes Houston. This home builder was founded in 19... 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
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