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 […]

July 27, 2009

Who repairs the nail holes?

What should a home’s condition be on closing day? According to our Texas residential real estate contract, sellers are contractually obligated to deliver the property to the Buyer in the same condition as on the date the contract was executed; normal wear and tear expected. Sound vague? It sure does. Our Texas real estate contract […]

July 24, 2009

$Chuy's TEX MEX Restaurant$

Who has the best Mexican food in Spring Texas?

I have heard that to true purists there is a difference between Mexican and Tex/Mex food, but this Gringo certainly does not know what it is. What I do know is what I like and what I like are cold, frozen margaritas, crisp chips, chunky red salsa, creamy green salsa, tasty fajitas, and loaded nachos. These are […]

July 22, 2009

10 questions to ask your mortgage lender

When shopping for a loan for your Spring Texas home you need to compare and consider more than just a lender’s interest rate. Granted the interest rate is a large factor but you should also include the mortgage lender’s service, other fees, and terms in your decision. To help you decide which mortgage lender is the best for you, ask and […]

July 19, 2009

Thinking about a staycation?

Does your wallet seem a little lighter this summer? Are you wondering how you can have a vacation without spending a fortune? With numerous things to do and see in and around the Spring Texas area, a staycation may be just the answer. The good news is there are loads of things to do that don’t require you to […]

July 15, 2009

Spring TX Real Estate: Market Report June 2009

What’s going on in the Spring TX real estate market? Some of our numbers look very different than last year and some numbers are eerily similar. In the very different category is the quantity of active listings on the real estate market in June of 2008 versus June 2009. In June of 2008, there were 1,710 active listings. […]

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