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Market Report for February: Sales up big for ninth consecutive month
The first quarter of 2012 has been a great departure from the sluggish sideways market of 2010 and 2011. Even before the sales statistics for February were released, active agents on the field have seen signs of a recovering market every day in their business. Traffic on real estate websites has been up with more buyers… [Continue Reading]
What to expect when buying a Houston foreclosure
Over seventy percent of the people that visit our Houston real estate website find us while searching for foreclosures. And it makes sense: The prospect of finding a great deal at a discount intrigues everyone. But I thought it would be helpful to a prospective buyer embarking on the roller coaster ride that is purchasing… [Continue Reading]
Comprehensive Market Report for 2011: Recovering Sales and Highest Price on Record
It’s that time of the year again! Today we will be taking an objective look at the performance of Houston’s real estate market in the year 2011 and provide you with a clear picture of how the market is doing currently. It is always good to stay informed on local market conditions but this analysis… [Continue Reading]
File your 2012 homestead exemption and lower your property taxes [New Requirements]
If you purchased a home last year and occupied it as your primary residence by January 1, 2012, and you aren’t currently claiming homestead on a different property, you are eligible to lower your property taxes through filing for your homestead exemption in the country where the property is located. Here’s how it works: The taxing… [Continue Reading]
Nite of Lites in Prestonwood Forest – Merry Christmas [Photos]
From our family to yours we want to wish you a Merry Christmas. For a wonderful treat, visit Prestonwood Forest’s Nite of Lites: A neighborhood wide spectacle of beautifully decorated homes at no cost. Decorations will be up until January 1st so there’s a few more days left. You can get directions to Prestonwood Forest… [Continue Reading]
Houston real estate market report – November 2011
Market stats for November 2011 were released by the Houston Association of Realtors on Tuesday. The table below covers the main eight figures that HAR tracks to gauge overall market conditions: Although useful, these figures by themselves don’t provide much insight until they’re coupled with some historical perspective and context. That’s why I went back… [Continue Reading]
Ice Skating at Discovery Green Park [Photos]
This past weekeend I took my family to enjoy a night of ice skating at the Discovery Green Park. It was a great experience and if you haven’t been yet I strongly recommend it. Prices were affordable ($10 per person) and the atmosphere was amazing as the park was decorated for the holidays. The Ice… [Continue Reading]
The Foreclosure Secret
The time has come for me to share with you a previously undisclosed Foreclosure Secret. Those that possess The Secret can not only save tons of money but they will be empowered to take action and start making money today. To date, I have not shared The Secret with anyone else, for fear that its power to disturb… [Continue Reading]
