With another strong Summer month, the data points to a continuing positive trend in home sales. On average, in the Northeast Houston community, sellers are getting 96% of their asking price. This is promising news amongst the gloom and doom news about the U.S. debt ceiling. This data, coupled with the job growth and overall Continue reading
Category: Home Selling Tips & Advice
Shank Wealth Management to Run Series of Health and Wealth Seminars
The Keller Williams Northeast Concert Series was most recently sponsored by our friends at the Kingwood company, Shank Wealth Management. Shank Wealth Management is an independent Asset Management firm with more than 50 years of combined experience helping clients meet objectives well beyond their investment goals. As you look to make your dreams come true, Continue reading
Spring Homeowner and Property Maintenance Tips from ServiceMaster Clean
When it comes to home maintenance, there are so many different things to think about. We asked the experts at ServiceMaster Clean to provide a list of tips that will not only help keep your house clean, but also help your A/C and furnace work more efficiently throughout the year. Have your A/C system serviced Continue reading
In Today’s Real Estate Market it’s More Important Than Ever to Work With a Real Estate Professional
Based on the complexities of today’s real estate markets, including tough price negotiations in a down economy, foreclosures, tax deductions, first-time homebuyer credits, (should we continue); it’s more important than ever to work with a trusted real estate professional. Buyers and sellers need to rely on an expert to help them navigate complex scenarios who Continue reading
Pricing Your Home to Sell
To be successful in selling your home, you must price it correctly in the beginning. Using a real estate professional will help you determine what the “correct price” is.
Good Credit Scores Mean Lower Mortgage Payments
We’ve all heard that awful singing about FreeCreditReport.com on TV commercials. But if you are like me, you may not know why getting a credit report matters, even if it is free!
Good credit reports are critical for today’s homebuyers. They need good credit to get approved for loans which are harder to come by these days with more stringent lender standards.
Government Program Provides Alternatives to Foreclosure
The U.S. Treasury Department is now offering help for America’s homeowners who are on the brink of foreclosure on their home. Effective April 5, 2010, the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA) provides financial incentives to homeowners and lenders who utilize a short sale or a deed-in-lieu to avoid a foreclosure.
Spruce Up Your Home to Sell this Spring – Keller Williams Agents Offer Tips
Spring is expected to come early this year for the real estate market. Experts are predicting that home sales will start to take off during February due to fast-approaching deadlines for home buyer tax credits.
For home sellers,