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"Foreclosure", price is not everything
Nothing has been finalized but the tax credit maybe revised and extended to give you another bite at the apple. For those thinking about buying a f oreclosure home, be patient. If you need to move in the next 30 to possibly 60 days, you may want to reconsider Read More...
Whats Happening In the Market?
So you are still not convinced that Katy is the place for you. Let me add some fuel to the decision fire. 1. Foreclosures make up only 2.6% share of the market. (We are still doing something right) 2. We were bested only by Ft Bend on the hotness rank Read More...
You get what you pay for
In Texas, the realtor commission is normally paid by the Sellers. The Realtor listing the property, handling the marketing, the showings, the negotiations, and varies miscellaneous tasks, splits the commission with the buyer's agent. Commisions are Read More...
About Texas, for the newcomers
Go to www.KatyDreamHomes.com , in the upper right hand corner click the " About Texas" button and there you have it. Information on thngs to know when moving to Texas. If you haven't guessed it yet, we are trying to keep you coming back. Read More...
Waiting, Foreclosures and Short sales
Thoughts from a Realtor on " it is Monday again and I am still waiting with anticipation of Tuesday with more promise. " Short sales, Reo's/Foreclosures are a larger part of real estate now but for those of us who were not involved in real Read More...
Changes in 2 of Texas' laws
School has started in Texas and this year we have 2 laws with more teeth Texas House Bill 55 was signed by the Govenor in June 2009. The new law prohibits the use of a wireless communication device within a school crossing zone. The exception: use of Read More...
Credit Tip
This tip came from a Lender contact for my Clients. For those considering purchasing or refinancing a home, " DO NOT PAY OFF ALL YOUR CREDIT CARDS THEN CLOSE YOUR ACCOUNTS!" This would mean that you HAVE NO CREDIT and therefore cannot purchase Read More...
Seller common mistake #3
You found this deal on gorgeous hardwood flooring and installed it throughout the first floor. You repainted the interior of the home that beige sort of color you saw in the model home you liked. You changed out the front door to this gorgeous glass and Read More...
$8000 Home Buyer Tax Incentive
OCTOBER 16, 2009 Since the time required to close on a home has increased, brand the above date into your mind. Unless things change, and they could. this is the latest possible date to go under contract and still expect to close before the buyer incentive Read More...
Take a look at Texas
Someone sent me this great website on Texas. I hope you enjoy it. www.texaplex.com Read More...
Common Seller Mistake #2
Basing your sales price on what you paid for the home The real estate market changes and while we all want our homes to increase in value, sometimes that is not the next cycle that we get. Probably many in the realtor community have heard this one before. Read More...
Strong competition for homes in Katy
My Buyers looking for homes in the Katy, West Houston and Cypress area have been disappointed several times. Numerous offers and offers above the original asking price have become common place. Couple that with less than expected homes released to the Read More...
Housing Trends eNewsletter
For consistent housing trends information, go to www.KatyDreamHomes.com . Click on the big blue button marked "Housing Market Report" to bring up the newsletter. Read More...
Common Seller Mistake #1
For those considering selling their home, we wanted to give you some words of wisdom. There are some common mistakes made in pricing that really hurts. Pinpointing the best possible price for your home can be a challenge. If you over price your home, Read More...
Katy Tx area market notes
Lately I have been looking for homes for Buyers and been beaten out each time. I am seeing multiple offers on properties and in some cases finding myself waiting outside while another agent is showing the home I scheduled to tour. Not that there are not Read More...
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