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April 29, 2013

Noble Energy moving to former HP building in Northwest Houston

The former 10-story Hewlett Packard (HP) building at 20555 SH 249 is to become Noble Energy’s new global headquarters.  Noble Energy plans to consolidate 700 employees from three locations into the building which will be known as Noble Energy One. The move to the new Northwest Houston location at the SW corner of HWY 249 and Louetta is scheduled to occur in July of 2013. […]
April 25, 2013

Spring festivals in and around Spring Texas – 2013

Spring’s here and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the cool temperatures and low humidity. After you have freshened up your yard, it’s time to reward yourself with a little rest and relaxation and maybe a mudbug or two by attending a festival. Below is a run down of the numerous Spring Festivals and Events being […]
April 19, 2013

HAR shortens time frame to update listing’s status

Frustration by both home buyers and Houston Realtors on the accuracy of a listing’s status has pressured the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) Board of Directors to approve a rule change. Effective April 1, 2013, the time frame to update a listing’s status from “Active” to “Option Pending” or “Pending” or “Pending continue to Show” has shorten […]
April 13, 2013

Spring Texas Real Estate Market Report – March 2013

How’s the Spring Texas real estate market? The real estate market is HOT! Home sales are up 13% over the same month prior year and are up 10% YTD. Home prices are increasing. Listing inventory is down 32%. Months of inventory continues to drop. Buyers are out and are ready to purchase. The Spring Texas real estate market is predicted to remain […]
March 11, 2013

Top 7 ways you can screw up your loan pre-approval

Congratulations, you have been pre-approved for a loan!  You’re one step closer to moving into the Spring Texas home of your dreams.  But don’t get too far ahead of yourself because it’s easy to screw up your loan pre-approval.  As loan pre-approval does NOT guarantee you full loan approval. Top 7 ways you can screw up your loan pre-approval are by: […]
March 7, 2013

Pulte commits to finish building out of Wimbledon Falls

Located to the West of Kuykendahl, South of Woodlands Parkway, and just North of W. Rayford sits the community of Wimbledon Falls. The first homes in Wimbledon Falls were constructed in 2004 and over the years several builders including Plantation, Gehan, Chesmar, Imperial, and Infinity Classic constructed homes in the community. Now Pulte has decided to join those […]
March 3, 2013

How to write a winning offer in a sellers market

The Spring Texas real estate market has changed.  We are no longer in a buyers market where the buyers have all the negotiating power. We are in a sellers market and if you don’t want to have to settle for the home that is your third or fourth choice, you need to write a winning offer. How to […]
February 27, 2013

Builders offering multi-generational housing options in Spring Texas

Be it due to difficult economic times, demanding work schedules, or cultural preference, multi-generational living has been on the upswing over the last couple of years.  The number of buyers looking for houses in Spring Texas with mother-in law suites, separate entrances, living quarters over the garage, and/or 2 bedrooms have continued to increase. Builders have acknowledged the […]
February 23, 2013

Can the buyers make you close if you don’t want to?

The decision to sell or not to sell is not always an easy decision.  Sometimes it’s only after the you have signed the contract that remorse sets in. Maybe your situation changed or maybe your net proceeds is going to be significantly less than what you thought.  If you have changed your mind and no longer want to sell your Spring […]