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Bob Christian rating star

4.97/5 (241 surveys)
Upside Real Estate

Shorter-Term Refis Can Save Big Money

16 August, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General

In a time when saving money is on everyone’s mind, unfortunately some methods of saving money can be easily overlooked. Take a look at the below article by Stephanie Armour. Those that can take advant... read more

Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Partners

STOP PAYING RENT IN HOUSTON!

16 August, 2010| Home Buying, Housing Market, General

Don't Pay Another Cent in Rent to Your Landlord Before You Read This FREE Special Report If you're like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn't feel like y... read more

Alex Handley
RE/MAX Preferred Homes

Contingent Offers Regaining Popularity

16 August, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Housing Market

Offers contingent on buyers’ ability to sell their current residence are increasing in popularity. They were almost unheard of during the go-go early 2000s, but common 20 years before that.Sellers gen... read more

Melissa Walters
The MW Realty Group

I Hate Budgeting! But Its Wise That I Do!

16 August, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Education

When you meet with loan officers, they’ll review your initial application, and calculate your income and revolving liabilities. They do this to come up with a number that indicates how much house you... read more

Nadine Cius rating star

5/5 (21 surveys)
Realty Icons

How will the New FHA MIP Changes Affect Me as a Bu...

16 August, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Education

How will the new FHA MIP changes affect me as a buyer? On August 4, 2010, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced a key policy change to its mortgage insurance premium (MIP)... read more

Leslie Flory rating star

4.95/5 (28 surveys)
Point Real Estate

Forever 21 Opens Larger Format Store Model in Hous...

15 August, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocati...

Forever 21, Inc., the Los Angeles, California-based specialty retailer, opened its largest greater-Houston Forever 21 store at The Woodlands Mall last Saturday, August 7. The new department store conc... read more

Greg Flory
Point Real Estate

Forever 21 Opens Larger Format Store Model in Hous...

15 August, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocati...

Forever 21, Inc., the Los Angeles, California-based specialty retailer, opened its largest greater-Houston Forever 21 store at The Woodlands Mall last Saturday, August 7. The new department store conc... read more

Melissa Walters
The MW Realty Group

Why We Wrote The Book, Make No Mistakes About Buyi...

15 August, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Education

The Make No Mistakes™ concept began for us years ago in our daily interaction with our clients and the people who came to our seminars. We found that most people had enough real estate knowledge to be... read more

Sam Chaudhry rating star

4.99/5 (220 surveys)
CENTURY 21 ENERGY

Rental Market Hot

14 August, 2010| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Buying, Home Sell...

Due to the high levels of uncertainty more and more people are looking toward the Rental market than purchasing, my volume for Lease transactions has gone up by 160% and it will stay strong for the re... read more

Leslie Flory rating star

4.95/5 (28 surveys)
Point Real Estate

Legacy Point Neighborhood In The Woodlands

13 August, 2010| Home Buying, Luxury Homes, Neighborhoods & Communi...

Welcome to Legacy Point! This neighborhood of 10 custom homes built by John Post is located in The Woodlands village of Indian Springs.Built between 2001 and 2005, the homes range from 4,500 to7,8... read more

Greg Flory
Point Real Estate

Legacy Point Neighborhood In The Woodlands

13 August, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocati...

Welcome to Legacy Point! This neighborhood of 10 custom homes built by John Post is located in The Woodlands village of Indian Springs.Built between 2001 and 2005, the homes range from 4,500 to7,8... read more

Sharon McElrath
RE/MAX Fine Properties

Agents - Be Courteous

13 August, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, General

I just have to vent here...I don't know why agents cannot take a moment to complete feedback when they show a house. People want to know what agents/prospective buyers think of their property.&n... read more

Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Partners

Homeownership: An Investment In Your Future!

13 August, 2010| Home Buying, Housing Market, Neighborhoods & Commu...

According to studies: “Homeownership is in investment in your future – home is where we make memories, build our lives and feel comfortable and secure,” said Vicki Cox Golder. “Owning a home has long-... read more

Katie Cooper
Home Sweet Home Real Estate Group

Katie Cooper with your Market Street 411 A peak a...

12 August, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston...

Market Street has leased more than 10,000 square feet of space to five new retail and dining spots as the shopping, dining and entertainment destination rounds out its tenant mix in anticipation of th... read more

John Shellington
John Henry Properties

FHA changes to mortgage insurance premiums

11 August, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Education

FHA has delayed the implementation of changes to the borrower's mortgage insurance premiums until case numbers assigned on or after October 4th. read more

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