Moving can often cause stress and frustration if not managed properly. Even if you plan everything correctly, and act according to it, things can still get messy on the big day. A recent survey indicates the damage. The survey had a sample size of 1000 people all of which have moved in the last three months. The survey was aimed …
The housing market continues to get hot – and that is changing the game for both sellers and homebuyers. Due to the shortage of inventory, in a lot of cities, the housing market is experiencing bidding wars. And, the winning offers are often more than the asking price. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales increased 13 …
The cost for home building materials has increased. The cost of materials accounts for one third of a new home’s selling price. When the costs of materials increases at 10 percent, the price increase per house is equivalent to $8,500. However, in the current conservative appraisal environment the price increases are not always possible. Two recent NAHB surveys highlight the …
How is the Flood Insurance Reform affecting homeowners? Last year when the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act was passed, everyone was pleased that funding for the national flood insurance program (NFIP) would continue for another five years. Phil Hoffman, owner of Hoffman Custom Homes in Louisiana and president of the New Orleans Area HBA said, “Without that extension, we wouldn’t …
The economic trends of the housing market over the last decade have been all over the place. Home prices were soaring until the year 2005, when they spiraled down at a fast pace. Home prices started to increase again in 2012. But, how strong is the housing recovery and what will home prices look like over the next decade? In …
Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers out there from Long Lake LTD. In recognition of this national holiday, we want to highlight the history of Father’s Day. The governor of the US state of Washington proclaimed the nation’s first Father’s Day on July 19, 1910. However, it wasn’t until 58 years later that Pres. Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day an official …
Lake Conroe is located about one hour north of downtown Houston. The lake is 21 miles long and covers 21,000 surface acres. This man-made lake serves as a reserve for Houston’s drinking water supply. You can enjoy the clean, clear water for a variety of recreations which include boating, fishing, hunting, golfing, swimming, water skiing, and jet skiing. The lake …
This Sunday is Mother’s Day and we want to help you celebrate this special day. What are you getting mom this year? We have some ideas on how to make her day marvelous. Make plans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to make her feel loved and appreciated. To begin her day, serve a nice breakfast in bed. Let her wake …
ConocoPhillips just signed a lease for 850,000 square-feet in Energy Center Three and Energy Center Four. This was confirmed by Trammel Crow and Principal Real Estate Investors last Tuesday. The exploration and production company is leasing the entire Energy Center Three building, which has 550,000 square feet and 300,000 square feet of Energy Center Four. Construction on the 20-story Energy …
