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Nancy Furst
Full Circle Texas

Bill King, former Mayor of Kemah, endorses GENE LO...

27 October, 2009| Neighborhoods & Communities, International Real Es...

Great news today, Bill King, former Mayor of Kemah, has endorsed Gene Locke for Houston's next Mayor. Endorsement of LockeAs those of you read my missives know, I am deeply concerned about two... read more

Nadine Cius rating star

5/5 (21 surveys)
Realty Icons

Why is Underwriter asking for Source of Funds?

27 October, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education

Why is Underwriter asking for source of funds? The Underwriter asks for source of funds to verify that there are no additional undocumented debts incurred by the borrower to obtain the requ... read more

Karen Sherrill rating star

4.99/5 (144 surveys)
Simien Properties

Love Those Charts

27 October, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, General

My most memorable experience with charts came in junior high. I was asked to read an Eye Exam chart - everything was blurry after the large letter "E". Obviously there was a great need... read more

April Maestri rating star

4.99/5 (21 surveys)
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Katy

Texas Terror....Katy's Haunted House!

27 October, 2009| Neighborhoods & Communities, General, Houston Livi...

Well I finally went to Texas Terror at Katy Mills Mall. I was not disappointed. I can't believe I have never been to a haunted house! I took my cousin, Tami, with me and she screamed... read more

Carol Knott Tefft rating star

4.92/5 (304 surveys)
RE/MAX Integrity

Daylight Savings Time Going Away

27 October, 2009| Home Buying, General

Just a short little blog to remind you that it is time to "Fall Back". Before going to bed on Saturday, October 31, run your clock back one hour. We have had a little extension this year to daylight s... read more

Karen Sherrill rating star

4.99/5 (144 surveys)
Simien Properties

Time's Running Out

27 October, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, General

Time is running out for the $8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit (unless of course Congress passes an extension while I am writing this.....could happen).What does this mean? It means if you... read more

Shannon Register
Register Real Estate Advisors

20 Steps in the Home Buying Process

27 October, 2009| Home Buying, Relocation & Newcomer, General

Below are 20 Steps that you will go through in the Home Buying Process. I got this outline from a pamphlet that is distributed by the First American Title Company and then added to it to make... read more

Katie Cooper
Home Sweet Home Real Estate Group

A great daytime outing for Houston Families this F...

26 October, 2009| General

Check out www.DewberryFarm.com! This is an amazing place to take the family this Fall; Pumkin Patch, Corn Maize, Petting Zoo, Kids Fort, and MANY other attractions. My family and I went ou... read more

Roger Martin
Roger Martin Properties

Happy Birthday, Juliette

26 October, 2009| Neighborhoods & Communities, General, Houston Livi...

We have all celebrated birthdays at Palace Lanes on Bellaire (see www.palacebowlinglanes.com), but this party was unusual -- the birthday girl was absent! This annual gathering of 70 giggl... read more

Shannon Register
Register Real Estate Advisors

Applying for a Mortgage

26 October, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General

In today’s market, it is increasingly more difficult to get financing for a home. As a Realtor, I have built relationships with lenders in the community and there a... read more

Elizabeth Bevill
Green Apple Real Estate, Brokerage Firm, REALTORS

Tips for choosing the right flooring for your room

23 October, 2009| Green Living, Home Marketing, General

Your Home and Lifestyle: Since flooring is more permanent than paint or furniture, selecting the right flooring can be a challenge. Consider the use and users of the room,whether it is a high traffi... read more

Roger Martin
Roger Martin Properties

West University Place - Where the Foreclosures ARE...

23 October, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Neighborhoods & Commun...

Please don’t mistake the green dots on this map for trees – they are foreclosures. The Center for Public Policy at U of H has released the map above from a study on Inner Loop homes. It is... read more

Trenda Carlisle
Fathom Realty

One of My Alltime Fave's

23 October, 2009| General

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Jean Risha Mitchell rating star

4.94/5 (123 surveys)
Trilogy Realty Group LLC

"Good clothes open all doors..."

23 October, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General

"Good clothes open all doors." by Thomas FullerWhy in the world did I post this on a real estate blog?! Well, if "good clothes open all doors," then, perhaps, a well dressed home can open... read more

Shannon Register
Register Real Estate Advisors

Flood Insurance for Homeowners

23 October, 2009| Home Buying, Homeowners Insurance, General

The Texas Homeowners Policy affords no protection from flooding. Only homeowners who have National Flood Insurance may recover from damages caused by rising waters. This Federally subsidiz... read more

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