December 12, 2011

What to do if your house hasn’t sold

Your house has been on the Spring Texas real estate market for months. You have had a few lookers and you may have even had an offer although it was insultingly low. You still want to sell your home so what now? Evaluate the real estate market Schedule a meeting with your Spring Texas Realtor to evaluate the market. Determine if any […]

December 9, 2011

Best Christmas lights display | Northwest Houston

Prestonwood Forest (A.K.A. “Christmas Lights Neighborhood”) is once again holding their “Nite of Lites” festival. A long standing tradition of over 36 years, the Nite of Lites has the residents of Prestonwood Forest going all out for the holidays as they decorate their homes to the max. Local newspapers and television stations, Southern Living , FOX News, and the Travel Channel have […]

December 5, 2011

Best city for being a landlord

Based upon home prices, economy, rents, and job growth, the best city for being a landlord is Houston, Texas. 1. Houston, Texas with Projected 3-year rent increase of 18%, Q2 home price of $174,000, Current monthly rent of $818, and an annual job growth of 2.5%. According to Local Market Monitor, the other top cities […]

December 2, 2011

Buy a gift card and get a FREE Holiday reward card

Back again for the 2011 holiday season is the buy a gift card get a FREE reward card. Several Spring Texas restaurants are participating in the promotion. The minimum value of the gift card purchase and the dates the reward cards are valid for varies by restaurant so check the fine print before stocking up on gift cards. Enjoy the holidays and then enjoy some FREE […]

November 29, 2011

On or Off the market for the Holidays

The holidays are here and your social calendar is filling up quickly. Time has become a precious commodity. To ease the pressure of keeping your house in showing condition every day, you are thinking about taking your home off the Spring Texas real estate market during the holidays. Should you or shouldn’t you take your house […]

November 16, 2011

Survey says ….

The results of the National Association of Realtors 2011 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers survey are out. And the survey says… First-time home buyers make up 37% of all buyers which is down from the 2010 level of 50% which is no surprise. The tax credits of 2010 pushed first-time home buyers into the market. Since no tax credit […]

November 14, 2011

Spring Texas Real Estate: Market Report October 2011

What’s going on with the Spring Texas Real Estate Market? Sales and Pending Sales are up not only for the month but YTD. Listing inventory is down. Home prices are holding steady. Months of Inventory is finally decreasing. 30-year interest rates on home loans are still at historical lows. Good time to be a home buyer? YES. Good time to be a […]

November 9, 2011

Veteran’s Day deals and discounts – 2011

Veterans …. numerous Spring Texas businesses want to show their appreciation for your service this Veteran’s Day by providing you with a free meal and a free car wash. Below is a list of businesses providing free or discounted services to Veterans and / or Military personnel: Outback Steakhouse – Free Bloomin’ Onion and a […]

November 8, 2011

Trader Joe’s opening store in the Woodlands

Trader Joe’s and its ‘Two-buck Chuck’ wine is heading to The Woodlands Crossing Shopping Center. In the SW corner of the The Woodlands Parkway and Kuykendahl intersection, the ground next to Petco is being prepared for what maybe the first Trader Joe’s store in the Houston area. The store is projected to be completed and turned over […]

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