In most of Houston, second-attempt for sale listings are quite common. About half of all listings for single-family homes either expire or terminate with no sale. In many cases home sellers must face the reality of an expired listing without even a single offer to negotiate.
So as a hopeful home seller, what is the next [...]
A quick notice for The Woodlands folks to remember that we’re filling some pretty important positions within our local government. Voting starts today, so if you’re not educated enough to have an opinion, then get to work! Included in this post is a list of candidates and some notes from my interview with Randy Scott - up for Position 4 in the current election.
Single-family home sales in The Woodlands gained some momentum at the end of 2009, but how did the year’s performance stack up against 2008? Some of The Woodlands Villages finished ahead, most stayed at par, and a few struggled throughout the year. The Woodlands Homes Report for 2009 is a detailed look at our local market from the village perspective, complete with analysis and commentary from Icon Real Estate in The Woodlands.
Sugar Land home for sale (Greatwood Forest subdivision). 2-story, 4- or 5-bed, 3.5-bath with study, huge game room, and oversized garage. Gotta see it!
Texas mortgage laws are rarely described as logical, but the obscure Owelty deed–a legal instrument used in divorce or other equity partitions–is very much logical. In this post, our good friend Brandon Polka offers some Owelty education.
Fantastic 4-bedroom home for sale in The Woodlands - Alden Bridge. With a luxury pool, private cul-de-sac lot, brand new bronze fixtures and door hardware, new carpet & tile, new interior paint, roof, dishwasher, and disposal. The yard is about as good as it gets in Alden Bridge with sophisticated landscaping and a resort-style back [...]
Recent construction David Weekley home just seconds from The Woodlands Waterway in Grogan’s Forest. 2,800+ sqft plan, 3-bed, 3-bath, study, media room, and 2 covered patios.
List Price: $370,000
To wrap up the summer and clear out some inventory, Perry Homes is advertising an August special for up to $50,000 price reductions throughout the city. I’ve seen this size discount apply to their homes in the $200,000-$500,000 price range. As builders typically don’t advertise their best, bottom-line prices, this advertisement suggests that further discounts [...]
Legislation proposes an 18-month break from the new HVCC appraisal policy
Thanks to Mississippi Rep. Travis Childers (D) and California Rep. Gary Miller (R) for introducing a bill that would suspend the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) — a new federal policy that encourages ultra-conservative appraisals and disconnects appraisers from local Realtors and mortgage brokers. [...]
New Home Buyers: Houston Home Builders are offering price discounts of 5% to 30% this summer! Sound ridiculous? It’s the reality of the 2009 New Homes Market in Houston. Find out how we got here, what to expect, and how to find the best deals.
