Housing Market

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More Americans Moving to Texas Than Any Other Stat...
7 January, 2010| Housing Market, General, Houston Living
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) --Texas was a big winner in the new Census Bureau estimates, with cities such as Houston drawing new residents. In the year ended July 1, Texas added more people than any oth... read more
"Persistence Pays Off"
6 January, 2010| Housing Market, General, Education
Excuse me for a moment while I step on my soapbox...I don't know about you but I am sick and tired of hearing nothing but negative news.  It's everywhere.  It's in every walk of life. ... read more
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
5 January, 2010| Home Buying, Housing Market, Houston Living
Well with the new year upon us and the chaos of the holidays behind us it is time to focus on the many benefits 2010 has to offer us!  One of the very best reasons to buy a home in 2010 or at lea... read more
2010: The Year of Growth
1 January, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Housing Market
"2010 will be the year of economic growth" declares NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Existing homes sales increased 2% in 2009 and Yun predicts an increase of 13.6% in 2010.  Bargain hunter... read more
Houston We Have Lift-Off!
30 December, 2009| Home Values & Recent Sales, Housing Market
Forbes.com Real Estate America's Fastest-Recovering Cities Francesca Levy, 11.19.09, 4:00 PM ET Though Omaha, Neb., seems second-rate to some, Warren Buffett may have been on to something when he cho... read more
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Helpful Hints for Homeowners - Top six trends in n...
29 December, 2009| Housing Market, Luxury Homes, Houston Living
According to the Greater Houston Builders' Association, six specific trends are emerging in the latest new homes:This blog is brought to you by Mark Fuller with The Fuller Team. You can search for Lux... read more
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Market News - Houston's housing market activity ba...
28 December, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Housing Market, Luxury...
The effects of Hurricane Ike and simultaneous economic downturn affecting Houston's real estate market in November 2008 continue to distort year-over-year comparisons which reflect yet another month o... read more
December 2009 Newsletter by Eve Lucas
19 December, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, Housing Market
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
IT'S TIME FOR BUYERS TO GET OFF THE FENCE!
15 December, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance
FHA is considering changing some of its criteria.  Right now buyers receive/qualify for the following:   3.5% minimum down payment; buyers can request up to 6% of sales price to be paid by... read more
Mortgage Rates Creep Back Up
11 December, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance
Mortgage Rates Creep Back Up After last week's decrease to a record 4.71 percent, interest on 30-year fixed mortgages rose to 4.81 percent this week, Freddie Mac reported. While the Federal Reserve's... read more
Moving Up to a Bigger Home? You May Qualify for th...
10 December, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, General
Many home buyers are not aware that a revised version of the "First-Time Homebuyer Credit" actually applies to repeat, or move-up buyers as well. This tax credit is a genuine gift from the IRS - a $6,... read more
Do you get what you pay for???
10 December, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Housing Market, Genera...
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/05/your-money/mortgages/05money.html?ref=realestateThis link leads you to an article from the New York Times.  The article addresses foreclosures and short sales -... read more
Copperfield Home Sellers-COPPERFIELDHOMEVALUES.COM
10 December, 2009| Home Selling, Home Values & Recent Sales, Housing...
THINKING OF SELLING YOUR COPPERFIELD AREA HOME? **ATTENTION COPPERFIELD HOME SELLERS** Thinking of selling your home? FIND OUT YOUR HOME VALUE FREE ONLINE!! 95% OF ALL MY LISTINGS GO UNDER CONTRACT WI... read more
SHORT SALE GUIDELINES REVISED
8 December, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Housing Market, Mortga...
Short Sale Guidelines Revised WASHINGTON (Associated Press) – Guidelines for short sales to help homeowners who need to sell their houses but cannot secure contracts at a high enough price to pay o... read more
Strong First Quarter! Buyers That Snooz Will Lose!
8 December, 2009| Home Buying, Home Values & Recent Sales, Housing M...
Now is the time for all good agents to come to the aid of their clients!Historically the Houston housing market responds to a major market correction with subsequent shortage of inventory and an incre... read more
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