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Nadine Cius rating star

5/5 (21 surveys)
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What are the Requirements and Advantages of VA loa...

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

What are the requirements and advantages of a VA loan? VA loans are guranteed by the VA so the lender is protected against loss if you fail to repay the loan. Th... read more

Jacob David
HomeSmart

Put Money in your pocket! Go green!

5 October, 2009| Green Living, General, Houston Living

Put Money in your pocket! Go Green! By Jacob David “A penny saved is a penny earned!” – someone said that, and NO, it is no cliché. Why would you give your hard earned money to the Utility... read more

Melaine Anderson
Texas Coastal Realty

Closings and Traffic, All Good!

5 October, 2009| High-Rises & Condos, Luxury Homes, General

Palisade Palms, Galveston, Tx: What a great month! Closings on Cocoa Beach, Pompano, Malibu and South Beach units! Offers working on Malibu and Newport Beach units. Wonderful new Lag... read more

Mark Martin
2M Realty Advisors, LLC

Time Is Money

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

Whether buying or selling a home in the Houston real estate market, the Offer To Purchase is the starting point for making the sale go through. If the sellers do not accept the offer outright... 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

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (366 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

I R S Reports 1.4 Million Families Have Claimed $8...

30 September, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, General

First-Time Homebuyer Credit Provides Tax Benefits to 1.4 Million Families to Date, More Claims Expected IR-2009-83, Sept. 17, 2009 WASHINGTON — With the deadline quickly appr... read more

Jean Risha Mitchell rating star

4.94/5 (123 surveys)
Trilogy Realty Group LLC

Life is too short.....

30 September, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General

"Dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in." by Paris HiltonOk, Ok, let me clarify that I am NOT a Paris Hilton fan. However, this is a great quote - on several... read more

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (366 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

Co-Op Agents Can Make or Break a Deal

28 September, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, General

I've had the pleasure of working with some true professionals lately. It makes a huge difference for all involved when the agents are able to communicate well with each other. That ensu... 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

Kenneth Zarella
Revilo Real Estate

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

28 September, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, General

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Frequently Asked Questions About the Home Buyer Tax Credit The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualifie... read more

James Perry
Hoffman Property Sales & Management

Using Your Tax Credit as Down Payment

27 September, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, General

Down Payment Assistance using Tax Credit 90 Day Down Payment Assistance for first Time Homebuyers About the Program: It is intended to allow the consumer to take advantage of recent legislat... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

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

What is going on with Interest Rates?

26 September, 2009| Housing Market, General

This week's FOMC meeting has adjourned with no change to key short-term interest rates. The post meeting statement didn't give us any surprises. The Fed stated that economic activity has picked up but... read more

Roger Martin
Roger Martin Properties

Loco-Motion on Houston's Railroads

25 September, 2009| Neighborhoods & Communities, General, Houston Livi...

Many thanks to our friend Paul Martin for a ticket to the Rice Design Alliance’s recent Freight Rail Tour. This trip gave a fascinating look at the industry that helped grow Houston into today’s... read more

Trecia Cooke
EXIT Lone Star Realty

Now’s the Time to Plan for Holiday Shopping Season

24 September, 2009| Neighborhoods & Communities, General

[1]RISMEDIA, September 24, 2009—(MCT)-Each year, the holiday shopping season seems to get under way earlier. First Thanksgiving, then Halloween. While holiday season shopping may not be on your m... read more

Jean Risha Mitchell rating star

4.94/5 (123 surveys)
Trilogy Realty Group LLC

Repair or not to repair? - That is the question

24 September, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General

Please keep in mind that even a small repair can cause a buyer to start thinking there are more repairs to be found. They will often times start looking for flaws Also, buyers usually overestima... read more

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