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The deisre for stainless steel appliances and  granite counter tops  now top the list  of wants for homebuyers.  Who started the craze and what will be next? Whether you are a first time home buyer or move up buyer, remember somethings can be added later and not be a part of your 30 year mortgage.  Start your search ...

If you are relocating to the Katy area, you need information.  What can I afford? Neighborhoods? Taxes? Driver's license transfer? Utilities?  Who do I contact car repairs, air conditioning service, is there a park and ride, and the list goes on.  If you don't have family or friends in the area, read the blogs (city-data, ...

With an FHA loan, a Buyer  has the option to pay the upfront mortgage insurance in full  or finance it into their loan.  For those applying for FHA loans, you have until October 4th to lock in a low monthly insurance premium.  Remember to discuss your financing options with your Lender and if you have been ...

As the cost of college tuition rises, it can be a challenge for parents to send their kids to school, but there is good news. An anonymous donor has  pledged $5 million dollars to La Tourneau University to be used to fund  scholarships for children home schooled. The announcement can be found on the school's website. ...

When contemplating a move from one city or state to another, there are lots of things to consider.  If you have a relative or friend living in the area, it makes it a little easier to get a feel for what it is really like. What if you have no one? You would start your search on the internet to find out as much as you can about the area, ...

The Code of Conduct was created to increase integrity in home appraisals-but sometimes a good idea does not turn out the way we visualize. On November 1, 2010  the Code will expire and be replaced by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (HR 4173 title IV) .  We'll just have to wait to see what changes will occur.  FHA ...

This season brings out the best and the worst in people.  We have received reminders of the worst that hopefully remind us all to be aware. 1. IRS - someone email or call you requesting information due to refund or inconsistency with your tax return.  Don't give information out if you can not verify the source.  2. Shopping ...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. How about a video courtesy of  the IRS on the tax credit extension. This window of opportunity is only open for a short period of time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkzB03uuGlg All success to you.

Every time we participate in the sell or purchase of a home, we are reminded of how emotions, economics, and lifestyles, affects the transaction. The term flexible home keeps comng up and has caused us to stop and consider what this means. Once upon a time flexible meant the layout of the rooms but not anymore. As  Realtors, we diagnose and ...