11/7/2009 12:38:00 PM
Flexibility and lifestyle in the home
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 ...
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10/29/2009 11:31:00 AM
"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 ...
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10/13/2009 12:02:00 PM
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 for ...
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10/12/2009 2:31:00 PM
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 negotiable. ...
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9/29/2009 10:02:00 AM
FDIC and prepayment of assessment by banks
Today the FDIC approved pre-payment of the FDIC assessment banks pay for years 2010, 2011, and 2012 beginning in 2010. There will be no special assessment for 2009. Initial reaction from commentators ranged from whether cost will be passed on to consumers, ...
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9/28/2009 5:30:00 PM
Property Related Proposed Constitutional Amendments 2009
We have several proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution on the November 3rd ballot. Four of them are property related. Amendment 2: Deals with taxation of a residence homestead solely on the value as a homestead rather than highest and best use. Amendment ...
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8/31/2009 1:10:00 PM
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. Ya'll ...
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8/31/2009 9:17:00 AM
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 estate ...
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8/27/2009 3:22:00 PM
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 hand ...
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8/19/2009 6:42:00 AM
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 a ...
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