Real Estate Thoughts and Musings

First time buyers of Houston homes still have time to apply the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit for home purchases made in 2009 and 2010. In a recent post on Realtor.org, important dates, explanations and references are provided for those looking to take advantage of this beneficial tax break that...

Known as the "City of Homes", Bellaire, Texas is infamous for having a wide variety of residential properties. Located in southwest Harris County on Interstate Loop 610, Bellaire is surrounded by several Houston cities and is nestled within the Sugarland/Baytown metropolitan area. Due the city's ...

Alvin, Texas Welcome to the Alvin real estate market. Located in Brazoria County, Alvin, Texas is only 30 minutes south of Houston Texas. With Oak tree lined neighborhoods, college opportunities and plenty of open parks and recreation activities for the whole family. Alvin holds a 5 mile radius a...

As the spring and summer Houston real estate season heats up, many potential sellers may be looking at their homes with a critical eye and wondering if they have what it takes to sell in this competitive market. "Hmm, all the neighbors have granite countertops. Should we upgrade ours?" "Would upd...

The number one thing that Houston home buyers fixate on when they are looking to purchase family homes are schools and school districts.  Yet, when searching for Houston family homes, it is important for home buyers to consider a variety of factors before making an investment in Houston real esta...