August 13, 2008

First time homebuyer tax credit – what is it and how to get it

February 2009 UPDATE– If you were a first time homebuyer and purchased a home in 2008 the tax credit outlined below applies to you. If you are a first time homebuyer and are planning on or have already purchased a home in 2009 read – 2009 First time homebuyer tax credit. If you are a first time homebuyer […]

August 8, 2008

Spring Texas Homes #14 for Affordability

In its latest issue, Money Magazine, announced the “Top 25” cities where homes are affordable. And coming in at #14 on the list of affordability is Spring Texas homes. With an annual median family income of $74,298 and a 2007 median home price of $131,005, its easy to understand why the residents of Spring Texas […]

August 6, 2008

Spring Texas schools experience jump in latest TEA ratings

The release of the latest TEA (Texas Education Agency) school ratings have left some Spring Texas school teachers and principals beaming with joy and some down right crowing from their accomplishments. The TEA rates schools and districts primarily based upon the test results of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). A standardized test […]

July 31, 2008

How to decide if a Spring Texas home with a POOL is for YOU.

If your vision of the perfect home comes with its own private pool, then you will love all the numerous options available for you on the Spring Texas real estate market. As of today, there are 286 Spring Texas homes for sale with a private pool in the $100,000 – $600,000 price range. That equals […]

July 29, 2008

Vintage Park announces Summer Events

Vintage Park, an upscale town center shopping center, announces its first Summer Events schedule. On the following Saturdays, August 2 and 16, September 13 and 20 from 4 – 6 pm enjoy live music plus additional entertainment for the kids at Vintage Park. The recently opened Vintage Park is located at the HWY 249 and […]

July 23, 2008

Spring TX Real Estate: Market Report June 2008

Spring TX Real Estate: Market Report June 2008 The YTD closed home sales through June 2008 for Area 13 which the majority of is considered Spring Texas were 1,361. A decrease of 15.6% compared to the 2007 YTD number. The quantity of active listings are 1,683 which is a measly 1.9% less than a year […]

July 17, 2008

Your Spring Texas dream home is in the 100 Year FLOOD ZONE now what?

Before sitting down with my buyers and writing an offer on their Spring Texas dream home, I will contact our in-house insurance agent and find out if the home is located in the 100 year flood zone. A home located in the 100 year flood zone means that in any given year there’s a 1% […]

July 8, 2008

4 Reasons to get Preapproved before shopping for your Spring Texas home

I know Spring Texas home buyers must think that Realtors are just nosey people. Because you, potential buyers, are thinking why does it matter if you have been preapproved for a loan. You just want to view the home. You may not even like it and won’t want to buy it. So why do Realtors ask […]

June 20, 2008

Spring Texas Real Estate: why NOW is a good time to buy

Quite frequently I get asked “Is now a good time to buy a home in Spring Texas?” Its a good question. We all work hard and want to make the best financial decisions possible. Nobody wants to buy a home today for $200,000 and find out tomorrow or next year that its only worth $140,000. […]

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