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Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
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
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
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 Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
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 Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
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
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
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
Iliana Carvajal
Loya Soliz Realty
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
Diana Miller
Galveston Home Team
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
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
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
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
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
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Waiting For Prices to Drop Can Cost More in Intere...
16 July, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance
If a person is waiting to "time" the bottom of the market before they purchase, it is highly unlikely that they'll identify it properly.  Once you can know for sure that the market has bottomed,... read more
Bob Christian rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (240 surveys)
Upside Real Estate
In Texas, you can get ahead in the recession
14 July, 2009| Housing Market, General
Houston, Dallas top rankings of cities where thriving is still possible By Lauren Sherman updated 2:17 p.m. CT, Mon., July 13, 2009 Look to Texas if you're willing to work hard to ride out the r... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
June Marks 9-Year High in F H A Loan Endorsements
14 July, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance
The Federal Housing Administration endorsed 94,069 single-family mortgages in June, the highest number in nine years, according to the agency. Refinance transactions totaled 48,200 and purchase transa... read more
Kimberly Sprintz rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.95/5 (98 surveys)
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
To Sell or Not To Sell??? That is the Question
13 July, 2009| Home Selling, Home Values & Recent Sales, Housing...
  To Sell or Not to Sell???? (written for Augusta Pines Online- Spring TX 77389)  (Members Only) (edit/delete) Our Local Outlook to sell or not to sell that is the question????  ... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Perspective on the National Foreclosure Rate
13 July, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Housing Market, Mortga...
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, 30% of American homes are owned outright—free and clear—with no mortgage.  Of the 70% of 1-4 family homes that do have mortgages, 96.15% are NOT in... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
May Townhouse & Condo Sales Highest Y T D
12 July, 2009| Home Selling, Home Values & Recent Sales, Housing...
While townhouse and condo sales are down compared to May of last year, May sales in this category were the highest so far in 2009. Townhouse/Condo UpdateThe number of townhouses and condomin... read more
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