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Active Adults (Age 55+)

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Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties

BEST TOTAL SALES IN 7 YEARS! YES!!!

4 January, 2014| Education, Active Adults (Age 55+), Home Selling

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun explains: "We may have reached a cyclical low because the positive fundamentals of job creation and household formation are likely to foster a fairly stable level... read more

Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties

WHEN IT'S NOT A GOOD IDEA TO PAY OFF YOUR HOME MOR...

4 January, 2014| Green Living, Mortgage & Finance, Active Adults (A...

Once upon a time, we always heard it was a good idea to pay off your home mortgage..Well that depends. Those were days where mortgage interest rates were 9% and above, sometimes as high as 18%.... read more

Ferdana Johnson
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Houston ranks high on list for millennials but low...

3 January, 2014| Education, Houston Living, Active Adults (Age 55+)

Millennials have spoken with their moving patterns and selected Houston as a top destination between 2009 to 2012, according to migration data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Brookings Institution.Oth... read more

Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties

What does the Real Estate Market look like for 201...

26 December, 2013| General, Education, Active Adults (Age 55+)

2013 market was robust and "record breaking." The ones who always predict these things say they believe 2014 will be 11% stronger than 2013. In that case, we are ready to proceed!If you ar... read more

Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties

THIS IS YOUR LIFE!

14 December, 2013| General, Education, Active Adults (Age 55+)

Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties

MENTALLY STRONG PEOPLE PRACTICE SIMILAR HABITS

13 December, 2013| Home Remodeling, General, Active Adults (Age 55+)

I was impressed by this list compiled by Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker, that she shared in LifeHack. It impressed me enough I’d also like to share her li... read more

Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties

HISTORIC HIGHS IN TEXAS REAL ESTATE

13 November, 2013| General, Active Adults (Age 55+), Country Homes /...

In third quarter, demand and prices for Texas homes hit historic highs, inventory at historic lowNov. 1, 2013In Texas, the weather is cooling off, but the real estate market remains red hot, acc... read more

Rita Nelson
eXp Realty LLC

Houstonian - Libby Lehman - Amazing Quilt Artist...

28 October, 2013| Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston Living, Activ...

Over the years, Houston has had no shortage of famous citizens with big personalities. Beyonce and Barbara Jordon are a couple that comes to mind - and then there... read more

Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties

SELLING A HOME WHERE ONLY 1 SPOUSE OWNS THE PROPER...

24 October, 2013| Green Living, Active Adults (Age 55+), Public/Priv...

What do I need to know about listing a property where only one spouse is the owner?Posted on October 23, 2013 by Texas Association of REALTORS® My potential clients are a married couple.... read more

Rita Nelson
eXp Realty LLC

How to Use Your Nest Egg to Qualify for a Mortgage

18 October, 2013| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Active Adults (Ag...

How to Use Your Nest Egg to Qualify for a Mortgage Little-known rules can help people on a fixed income refinance an existing mortgage or buy a new home. Getty Images By Rachel L. Sheedy W... read more

Pamela Efferson rating star

4.96/5 (335 surveys)
Pamela Efferson Properties

Aging in Place

15 October, 2013| Home Remodeling, Home Safety, Active Adults (Age 5...

Low-Cost Options for Aging in Place For many of today’s seniors staying in their homes if preferred over relocating to a retirement community or assisted care facility. Many factors can have an... read more

Valery Smith-Blank
RE/MAX Integrity

Will the "Good Life" Be Ready When You Are?

10 October, 2013| Houston Living, Active Adults (Age 55+), Master Pl...

The Life of Riley was a TV show from the 50’s starring William Bendix but the title’s origin came from an expression meaning that a person was living the “good life.” Most people envision them... read more

Kenya Burrell-VanWormer
HPA Real Estate

New Rules Make Reverse Mortgage Less Risky - But a...

9 October, 2013| Mortgage & Finance, General, Active Adults (Age 55...

Reverse mortgages have always been a costly way to solve your financial problems when you have a lot of home equity and not so much cash during retirement. Now, changes in the program (some happenin... read more

Mary Ann Lipsey
Texas Legacy Properties

Does buyer get the keys at closing if the seller h...

7 October, 2013| Home Marketing, General, Active Adults (Age 55+)

Does my buyer get the keys at closing if the seller has a temporary lease?by Texas Association of REALTORS® We are getting ready to close a residential transaction in which the seller... read more

Paige Martin rating star

4.97/5 (178 surveys)
Keller Williams Memorial

Houston Neighborhood Guide: Oak Forest Homes For S...

28 September, 2013| Housing Market, Houston Living, Active Adults (Age...

Known for having some of the best selling real estate in Houston, Oak Forest is a peaceful neighborhood with around 5,500 homes. Last year, the total number of Oak Forest homes sold increased by 31... read more

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