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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
Crystal Cole
Coldwell Banker Realty - Houston Bay Area
Importance of having proper representation.
26 October, 2009| Home Buying, Home Remodeling, Home Selling
Importance of having proper representation.  Many people do not feel they need a Realtor. You will need someone to negotiate on your behalf. Always interview your agent to make sure you have... read more
Quinton Milner
HomeSmart
Tax Credit Extension Considered in Senate
26 October, 2009| Home Buying
Tax Credit Extension Considered in Senate Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat, is supporting a four-month extension of the home buyer tax credit.Two other proposals in the Senate woul... 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
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
Shannon Register
Register Real Estate Advisors
New Initiative Seeks Stable Housing Market
22 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Mortgage & Financ...
WASHINGTON (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) – The Obama Administration yesterday announced a new initiative for state and local housing finance agencies (HFAs). It will help support... read more
Randall Martin rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.99/5 (308 surveys)
CB&A, Realtors- Southeast
What a...PITI
22 October, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
So you've decided to buy a house, but you're not sure how much you can afford.  How much will my monthly payments be???Maybe you saw a commercial on TV talking about a company offering a $120,000... read more
Maria Morell
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
$45,000 en ayuda para el comprador.
21 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Mortgage & Financ...
Sabia usted que la ciudad de Houston tiene un programa de ayuda para los compradores que cualifican de hasta $45,000. Llamame para mas informacion al 713-252-2834!Maria D Morell read more
Maria Morell
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
$45,000 .Payment Assistance
21 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Mortgage & Financ...
Did you know that the City of Houston is offering up to $45,000 in Downpayment Assistance for those buyers that qualify!Call me to get morte information @ 713-252-2834Maria D Morell read more
Mark Brawley
Norhill Realty
Norhill Realty featured in Houston Chronicle artic...
21 October, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Neighborhoods & Commu...
Norhill Realty was featured in a Houston Chronicle article about the Houston Museum District. Click the link below to read more.http://www.norhillrealty.com/press.php   read more
Mark Martin
2M Realty Advisors, LLC
2M Realty Gives Demographics and Statistics for Ho...
21 October, 2009| Home Buying, General
The majority of Houston real estate buyers start their search process on the internet. 2M Realty knows that empowering real estate buyers with as much information as possible provides them the opportu... read more
Keri Dillard
RE/MAX 5 Star Realty
First Time Home Buyers - Now Is The Time!
21 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Relocation & Newc...
First Time Home Buyers have until November 30th, 2009 to close on their first home. What defines a first time home buyer: If you have not owned a home in the last 3 years, then you ARE a First Time Ho... read more
William Edge rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.99/5 (126 surveys)
Man-Edge Properties
The Initial Walk Through
21 October, 2009| Home Builders, Home Buying, Home Inspections
The Initial Walk through is generally scheduled a couple weeks out from the home’s completion.  The purpose of the inspection is to give you the right to request repairs.  The seller may or... read more
Nadine Cius rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (21 surveys)
Realty Icons
How can I Increase my Chances of Winning bid on Ba...
20 October, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Buying, Education
How can I increase my changes of winning bid on bargain properties?  The Nov. 30 deadline is approaching for the $8k tax credit.  Many first-time buyers find themselves compet... read more
Shannon Register
Register Real Estate Advisors
Top Ten Home Buyer Checklist
20 October, 2009| Home Buying, Home Safety, Moving & Storage
10. Get your pre-approval from the lender first, before you start looking at properties.9. Get representation! I am a full service realtor, so I am a buyer’s agent as well as a home seller. I have tak... read more
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