November 24, 2010

Should you take your home off the market during the Holidays?

The holiday season is upon us. It’s the time of year people’s thoughts turn to baking, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. It’s also the time of year I get asked “Should I take my home off the Spring Texas real estate market during the holidays?” My answer this year is the same as it was […]

November 22, 2010

Spring Texas Real Estate: Market Report October 2010

What’s going on with the Spring Texas Real Estate Market? With the elimination of the artificial stimulus caused by the home buyer tax credits, the Spring Texas real estate market continues its downward trend. August YTD home sales were down 5%. September’s YTD home sales were down 6% and now October’s YTD homes sales are down 7% over 2009. We will […]

November 20, 2010

Smoked Turkey for Thanksgiving

Would you like a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving but don’t want to do the smoking yourself? Several Spring Texas businesses are willing to do the smoking for you … including: Logan Farms has whole smoked turkeys ranging from 10 – 12 lbs for $34 – $42. They are located at 2427 FM 1960 West in Houston […]

November 14, 2010

Fun Facts about Spring Texas

Fun Facts about Spring Texas: NO state income tax – That’s right Texas is one of only seven states with no state income tax #5 on CNN Money Magazine’s most affordable places to live Spring Texas is located in two counties – Harris County and Montgomery County Three public school districts – Conroe School District, […]

November 12, 2010

Where are mortgage interest rates headed?

I wish I had a crystal ball that I could gaze into and ask the question “Where are mortgage interest rates headed?” But since I don’t I will have to refer the question to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Both the NAR and MBA agree that mortgage interest rates are […]

November 9, 2010

Spring Texas businesses say “Thank You” to Veterans 2010

This Veterans Day, some Spring Texas businesses are doing more than just saying “Thank You” to our veterans and active military personnel. They are showing their appreciation by providing free or discounted food or other services. Below is a list of the businesses providing free or discounted services for Veterans Day – 2010 and the details: Outback Steakhouse […]

November 7, 2010

Should you continue showing your home if you are in contract?

The saying “It ain’t over till the fat lady sings” sums up the answer the best. You hope the buyer does actually buy your Spring Texas house. But there are a lot of things that can and sometimes do go wrong. To begin with you have to go through the option period. The option period gives the buyer the […]

November 3, 2010

Houston voters say “No” to Red light cameras

The red light cameras around the Houston area are coming down. As Houston voters voted against the highly debated Proposition 3. Voters for the red light cameras say they save lives with voters against the cameras saying they are merely a revenue producer for the city of Houston. Since the 70 red light cameras were installed in 2006, […]

November 1, 2010

FHA and VA minimum credit scores increase

Have you already been pre-approved for an FHA or a VA loan but you haven’t found the right Spring Texas home yet? The bad news is that as of November 1st, 2010, you may no longer be pre-approved. Why?? Because many investors are increasing the minimum credit score requirements on FHA and VA loans […]

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