Home Buying

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Katy Real Estate News - Bayou Oaks - Cinco Ranch
7 July, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Luxury Homes
Bayou Oaks Memories of the past in an elegant community of today By Timothy Sojka, Realtor ® 713-822-2152 As a child many of us have warm memories of neighbors standing out in the front yard ch... read more
FACING FORECLOSURE?? CONSIDERING A SHORT SALE??
7 July, 2010| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Buying, Home Sell...
The Katie K Team is CDRS Certified, meaning that they are able to effectively facilitate short sales and reduce the rate of foreclosure ... one homeowner at a time. If you or somebody you know could b... read more
JUST LISTED!!! STUNNING SPLIT PLAN
7 July, 2010| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Home Safety
5506 TIMBERS QUAIL DR MLS#33246364 Stunning/Gorgeous split plan 1 story! Shows like a model home! Fabulous location! Upgrades/features include: High ceilings,tile throughout,H... read more
THE HOME SEARCH
6 July, 2010| Home Buying
Thought about sharing a couple of ideas about your search for a home!1. If you call the person on the sign, you are calling the listing agent and he or she represents the seller. IT DOESN'T COST A THI... read more
Do I Need Approval from a Homepath Lender in Order...
6 July, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
Do I need approval from a HomePath Lender in order to purchase a HomePath property?  You can use any lender to finance a HomePath property.  However, if you want the HomePath financing incen... read more
Referrals Are the Lifeblood of a Realtor's Busines...
6 July, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, General
I agree with this piece whole-heartedly. Working by referral allows me to serve great clients and take the relationships to a deeper level while we're accomplishing buyers' and sellers' goal... read more
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home in Houston, TX?
6 July, 2010| Home Buying, Relocation & Newcomer, General
From the Houston Association of Realtors Newsletter - July 1, 2010Mortgage Interest Rates Fall to Another All-Time LowOn another bright note, Freddie Mac announced this morning that the average 30-yea... read more
How to Have A Smoother Loan Process
6 July, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Mortgage & Finance
Doing your part to make sure that your finances are in order prior to applying for a loan ensures a smoother process. Here are just a few helpful tips: Make no major purchases such as a car prio... read more
Things That Go Bike Parade and Free Concert at Nor...
3 July, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocati...
Bring your favorite method of transportation (bike, tricycle, scooter or wagon) and go to Northshore Park for the Things that Go Decorating Contest and Parade, set for July 4th. Decorating materials w... read more
Things That Go Bike Parade and Free Concert at Nor...
3 July, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocati...
Bring your favorite method of transportation (bike, tricycle, scooter or wagon) and go to Northshore Park for the Things that Go Decorating Contest and Parade, set for July 4th. Decorating materials w... read more
Wanna go see the watershow at Waterway Square in T...
2 July, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Neighborhoods & Communi...
Waterway Square About Waterway SquareWaterway Square is a one-acre public plaza with unique water features and green spaces that serve as the centerpiece of The Woodlands.... read more
The Woodlands, TX Demographics
2 July, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Neighborhoods & Communi...
Wanna check out the demographics in one of the top 5 master planned communities in the nation?http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=667Have any questions?  Give me a call a... read more
High Credit Score = Low Mortgage Rate
2 July, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
Credit scoring was developed in the 1960s as a means to determine whether or not consumers were likely to repay their loans. The score ranges from 350 to 850 with a higher score being extremely favora... read more
What to Look for in an Outdoor Kitchen
2 July, 2010| Home Buying, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Remo...
Outdoor kitchens continue to be one of the hottest trends in home décor, but not all of them are created equal.Here are some things to consider when evaluating the safety and durability of this attrac... read more
Mortgage Bonds Boom Drives Rates Down
2 July, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
Residential mortgage bonds backed by the U.S. government have become a safe haven for investors again, helping to drive mortgage rates to record lows. The average interest on 30-year fixed loans fell... read more