September 3, 2009

The accuracy of the Zestimate

If you have not heard of Zillow’s Zestimate yet, then “Welcome back from what must have been a long vacation”. The Zestimate has to be Zillow’s most popular tool and both home buyers and home sellers love it. Us Realtors on the other hand we love it NOT so much. Why? Because we have to defend the source of data […]

September 1, 2009

State law prohibits cell phone use in Spring TX school zones

If you use your cell phone when driving around the Spring Texas area, then you need to be aware of a state law that went into effect today. As of September 1st, cell phone use has become prohibited in school zones. For the law to be enforceable a cell phone use prohibited sign must be posted. As of 10:00 am, the sign to […]

August 28, 2009

2009 School Ratings for Spring Texas schools are out

Specialized instruction and improvement on test scores have paid off for the schools in the Spring Texas area as numerous campuses have been able to improve their TEA (Texas Education Agency) ranking in 2009. The TEA rates schools and districts primarily based upon the test results of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). A standardized […]

August 24, 2009

Back to school

Spring Texas area schools were back in session today as the 2009 – 2010 school year began. Due to increasing growth in population in the Spring Texas area over the last several years, the start of a new school year typically meant the opening of new schools. This year the trend continues as three new schools made their debut in the Conroe School […]

August 23, 2009

Buyers are Lazy

If you are thinking about putting your house on the Spring Texas real estate market there is something you should know. Buyers are Lazy. Blame it on the success of HGTV or the beautifully decorated model homes of the builders or simply a busy lifestyle because any of them will do for a reason as to […]

August 21, 2009

How to give your fluorescent light a new look

As I was flipping through the pages of the latest Realtor® Magazine, I came across an article on decorative light lenses. At only $32 a piece, a light lense is an inexpensive way to add a little pizazz to your big and boxy kitchen fluorescent light. The light lenses are made to easily slip into a standard 24 by 48 inch fluorescent ceiling light. […]

August 20, 2009

Is renting or buying better for you?

I think we all know that over the long-term buying a home instead of renting is the better financial decision. Homeownership provides us with the financial benefits of tax savings, the ability to build up equity, and the opportunity for price appreciation. But homeownership is not for everyone. You need to evaluate your situation and determine if now is […]

August 18, 2009

Spring TX Real Estate: Market Report July 2009

The further into the year we get the better the Spring Texas real estate market gets. The year over year percentage decreases continue to decline as we continue our climb to the return of a normal market. Our real estate market still has a way to go but the chart shows you the dramatic improvements it has made since […]

August 17, 2009

Time’s Running Out

In a short 105 days it will be November 30th and the $8,000 first time homebuyers tax credit will expire. Whether the tax credit will be extended beyond November 30th, 2009 or whether a different version of it will be available are two questions I can not answer. Nor I am willing to go out on a […]

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