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Elizabeth Bevill
Green Apple Real Estate, Brokerage Firm, REALTORS

Do your own energy audit

5 October, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, Educatio...

Did you know you can do your own home energy audit? Homeowners can conduct their own home energy audit at http://hes.lbl.gov. Sponsored by the Dept of Energy, the Home Energy Audit helps consumers ide... read more

Jean Risha Mitchell rating star

4.94/5 (123 surveys)
Trilogy Realty Group LLC

Are you an ostrich?

2 October, 2009| Home Selling, General, Education

What's an ostrich? We all know at least one. In my opinion an ostrich is someone that likes to close their eyes and bury their head to avoid anything they do not w... read more

Michelle Cannon rating star

4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction

HOW TO CHOOSE A LENDER!

2 October, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Education

Homebuyers have many options when selecting their mortgage lender. The lowest price or best terms are not the only considerations. The key ingredients are interest rate, terms, AND service. Use the... read more

Michelle Cannon rating star

4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction

SEVEN TIPS FOR HOMEBUYERS!

2 October, 2009| Home Buying, Education, Houston Living

SEVEN TIPS FOR HOMEBUYERS! A real estate transaction can be complicated. I recommend the following best practices to my buyers who want to buy right. 1. Arrange for your mortgage financing up fro... read more

Trecia Cooke
EXIT Lone Star Realty

How to Save in Our New Frugal World

28 September, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education

[1]RISMEDIA, March 4, 2009-(MCT)-What a difference nine months make. In the not-long-ago credit-card binge days, one of the “in” things was to own a TV the size of a bus. Today, it’s to have six... read more

Melissa Walters
The MW Realty Group

Learning from Past Mistakes

21 September, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Buying, Education

There are never any guarantees in real estate; however, if you ask questions throughout the process, use the tools and checklists in this reference guide, and aim to understand what you’re signing... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

Texas and Houston Lead the US Economy

19 September, 2009| Relocation & Newcomer, Education, Houston Living

Texas and especially Houston are leading the US economy. Take a look at a few of these points:-Allied Movers has rated Texas the highest number of in-coming relocation movers than any other... read more

Elizabeth Bevill
Green Apple Real Estate, Brokerage Firm, REALTORS

Tips for buying an investment property

19 September, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Buying, Education

This may be one of the best times to consider buying investment property.Here are a few tips:1. Select a property in the best location and best school district you can afford.2. Watch your... read more

Steven Kleiman
Oakington Realty

What else can I do to help sell my home?

15 September, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, Education

In this market I get asked, "What else can I do to help sell my home?" One of the most overlooked opportunities for buyers to help sell their home is create an amenities list. Have you... read more

Pamela Efferson rating star

4.96/5 (335 surveys)
Pamela Efferson Properties

What Every Buyer Should Know Before Purchasing

15 September, 2009| Home Buying, General, Education

WHAT EVERY BUYER SHOULD KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING 1. Property taxes and qualified interest are deductible on an individual’s federal income tax return. 2. Often, a home is the largest asset an individ... read more

Nadine Cius rating star

5/5 (21 surveys)
Realty Icons

How Can Self Employed Qualify for Home Loan?

15 September, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education

How can the self employed qualify for a home loan? In the past self employed individuals with decent to excellent credit did not need to genuinely prove their income. They... read more

Tara Patton
Royce Realty

Refinancing

13 September, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education

There are two primary reasons to refinance a mortgage: to get more desirable rate and terms, or to extract cash from the home's equity. Rate-and-term refinancing Rate-and-term refinancing pays off on... read more

Shannon Register
Register Real Estate Advisors

9.11.01: My Remembrance

11 September, 2009| Neighborhoods & Communities, General, Education

9-11 is one of those times where everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news. I can't believe it has been 8 years since that fateful day. I, like a... read more

Juan Mackrizz rating star

4.99/5 (741 surveys)
TEXAS FIRST PROPERTY LLC

Interest rates today

11 September, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, General, Education

Interest rates have been trading between 4.75% and 5.125% over the past week on a 30 year mortgage. Mortgage Bonds continue to show resilience and have managed to bounce off support at the 200-Day Mo... read more

Jean Risha Mitchell rating star

4.94/5 (123 surveys)
Trilogy Realty Group LLC

Remembering...

11 September, 2009| General, Education

8 years ago today the U.S. was hit with a tragedy. Many lives were lost and a sense of security as well. Let's remember all those that died that day.Do you remember where you were when you... read more

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