August 21, 2008

Texas ranks #8 lowest state in state-local tax burden

There is no denying that our real estate taxes in Spring Texas are higher than in other states. But you shouldn’t ONLY take into consideration real estate taxes when considering whether its affordable to live in Spring Texas. For 18 consecutive years the nonpartisan Tax Foundation has published an estimate of the combined state-local burden […]

August 18, 2008

Minimum down payment on FHA loans increases Oct. 1, 2008

If you have been counting your pennies and saving for the down payment on your Spring Texas home you will want to consider purchasing before October 1, 2008. Because on October 1, the minimum down payment requirement for FHA loans increases from 3% to 3.5% of the sales price. FHA increase on minimum down payment […]

August 16, 2008

Spring Texas Schools back in session

Its August and in about another week its time for Spring Texas schools to start up again. If you are like me, you are thinking …… already? Where did the summer go? Its still HOT enough to be summer but the calendar says its time for the kids to go back to school. The kids […]

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 […]

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