New Homes in Houston TX by Long Lake

Housing Market & Economic Trends

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 …

New Homes in Houston TX by Long Lake

Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?

How many of you remember Hurricane Ike?  The eye of the hurricane came straight to amble Texas causing damage and surrounding areas and towns well North of Houston.  Weather forecasters are expecting a major hurricane to strike the Texas Gulf Coast this year.  We want to remind you that hurricane season begins June 1 and ends at the end of …

New Homes in Houston TX by Long Lake

2013 Real Estate Trends

Real Estate economists and insiders predict the 2013 market trends to include:  increasing home prices, increasing rent prices, less foreclosure bargains, an increase in short-sales, an increase in first time buyers, higher home construction costs, an increase in property management, an increase in mortgage rates, and easier credit standards.  However, these predictions are based on the mainstream forecast of economic …