The month of October witnessed many records being broken as Houston’s real estate market continues its phenomenal progress. Despite the fact that the year is nearing an end, the economy of the city is still strong. Mortgage rates have increased, but are still significantly lower than past values and so homebuyers are eager to use the situation to their full …
So you think you cannot become a homeowner just because you do not have enough down payment? No problem, there are a lot of ways with which you can help yourself obtain a loan. And in some cases, you might even acquire a home without paying any down payment at all. Sounds good, does it not? Let’s have a look …
Home decor can convey many different emotions – from warmth and comfort on cold and dreary winter days to elegance and festiveness during the holiday season. The colors and materials you use set the stage; everything from the textures that appear in the accessories, the arrangement of the furniture and even how sound reverberates in a room. It’s important to …
As we kick off the holiday season, it’s that time of year when people gather together and give thanks for all they have. While the hustle and bustle of the season may have you feeling frazzled—especially if your home is on the market—it’s important to take a step back and remember that there’s still plenty to be thankful for. First …
Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market showed continued improvement in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) latest 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. All segments of the market—single-family homes, condominiums and multifamily rental—registered strong increases. The single-family index increased 14 points to …
Flood insurance rates are expected to rise in the Spring of 2014; it’s all over the news. But how can you minimize flood damage and save yourself from making a claim? Or maybe if there was a way that could altogether prevent you from buying flood insurance? After all, once the new policies become effective, the premiums can rocket sky …
Nothing is worse than trying to pay off debt, only to fall into a faux debt collection scam, leaving you—and your finances–in worse condition than before. “Unscrupulous scams hurt consumers and unnecessarily impedes legitimate debt collection efforts,” says ACA International CEO Pat Morris. “The recovery of consumer debt is vitally important to our local, state and national economies. Those who …
A while ago, there were some rumors that mortgage loan limits might be lowered, which implies that homebuyers would receive lesser amounts. As of the 24th of October, this news has been confirmed. The new limits will be announced later this month and changes will be made in the spring season of2014. Other than these, there are quite a few …
Real Estate sales usually taper off as summers come to an end, but this is not the case in Houston this year. The sales of single-family homes in September were 23.5 percent more in 2013 as compared to September of 2012. Deals were closed on 6,168 houses which is the highest number of sales in September ever recorded in the …
