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 […]

November 4, 2011

The best day of the week to list your house is …

Friday. According to a recent study produced by RedFin the best day of the week to list your house is Friday. The worst day to list your house is Sunday. Homes listed on Friday receive more showings than homes listed on the other days of the week. The more showings a home receives increases its probability of selling. […]

October 11, 2011

Halloween Events and Activities in Spring Texas – 2011

Is Halloween your favorite holiday? Do you go all out with decorations and costumes? If you love Halloween, there are lots of activities in the Spring Texas area to help you celebrate …. from haunted houses to ghost tours to pumpkin patches to festivals and trick or treating. Haunted Houses – ScreamWorld (Among Top 13 US […]

October 7, 2011

How low can they go …

The rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage seems to be playing a game of limbo. Less than 60 days ago, mortgage rates hit a new 50 year low when they averaged a paltry 4.15%. This week, the interest rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage hit a new low when it dipped below 4% for the first […]

September 30, 2011

Fall Festivals in and around Spring Texas – 2011

After sweating through the hottest summer on record in Spring Texas, it’s time to have some fun outdoors and enjoy Fall’s cooler weather. Below is a run down of the numerous Fall Festivals in the Spring Texas area being held this year (2011): OCTOBER Bugs, Brew & Barbecue on October 1st in Tomball. More than […]

September 23, 2011

Harris County rolls out crime reporting app

When you see a crime or any suspicious activity the Harris County sheriff’s office wants to know about. In order to make it easy for you to report criminal activity, the Harris County sheriff’s office has rolled out an iWatchHarrisCounty mobile APP. The APP which is currently available for download on the iPhone, Android, and Blackberry mobile devices allows you to call, email, or […]

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