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Summer Home Maintenance

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

by Carla Hill, RealtyTimes

Summer is a season full of many activities. Pool-side barbecues, family vacations, and children’s backyard campouts are just a few. But there’s another activity that sometimes gets overlooked, and that is summer home maintenance.

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Houston Property Sales Show Expected Strength in September Compared to the Month of Hurricane Ike

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

From HAR.com:
 
Year-over-year single-family home sales soar 32 percent and median price edges up further.
 
HOUSTON — (October 20, 2009) — Hurricane Ike sidelined Houston’s real estate business for several weeks after tearing through the region in September 2008, so it comes as no surprise that property sales one year later surged into positive territory. (more…)

Tips to Prevent Common Seller Mistakes

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Source: Inman News

  1. Price Your Home Right. If you either need to sell or would like to sell your home, pricing at current market value is key. Researching prices that

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Five Cost-Effective Ways to Attract Buyers

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Source: Realty Times

  1. Think Green. Better insulation, replacing old windows, and caulking can increase the energy efficiency of the home and can be attractive to buyers.

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12 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Source: National Association of Realtors

  1. Get at least three written estimates.
  2. Check references. If possible, view earlier jobs the contractor completed.

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Does Moving Up Make Sense?

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Source: National Association of Realtors


These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to (more…)

Buying Your First Home

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Your First Home: The Proven Path to Home Ownership is a great resource for first-time home buyers. This educational resource is a must-read for anyone aspiring to buy a home. (more…)

5 Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Source: National Association of Realtors

  1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal.

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Bringing the Dream of Homeownership Within Reach

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed legislation that grants a tax credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers. (more…)

Claim Tax Credit on 2008 Tax Return

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Source: IRS

Buyers who qualify for the first-time home buyer tax credit that have already filed their tax returns can still claim their tax credit this year. (more…)