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Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Partners
8 Reasons to Buy A Home:
17 August, 2010| Home Buying, Housing Market, General
8 Reasons to Buy A Home: 1. The pride of ownership - Home ownership gives you and your family a sense of stability and security 2. Appreciation - Although real estate moves in cycles, sometimes up, so... read more
Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Partners
FIND OUT WHAT YOUR NEIGHBORS HOME SOLD FOR!
17 August, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Housing Market
**ATTN HOME SELLERS/FIND OUT WHAT YOUR NEIGHBORS HOME SOLD FOR!!!** CONTACT ME TODAY FOR FREE MARKET ANAYLSIS!! I USE PROVEN PLANS AND STRATEGIES TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!! 95% of my listi... read more
Alex Handley
RE/MAX Preferred Homes
Finding the neighborhood that’s right for you
17 August, 2010| Home Buying, Home Marketing, Houston Living
Finding the right neighborhood can be a challenge, so begin by creating a checklist of the features that are important to you. Consider nearby parks, schools, close proximity to shopping, restaurant... read more
Bob Christian rating starrating starrating starrating starrating 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 starrating starrating starrating starrating 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 starrating starrating starrating starrating 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 starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.99/5 (221 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 starrating starrating starrating starrating 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
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