real estate expert: Setting the stage for a successful sale - 11/10/09 01:28 PM
You probably know many steps you can take to make your home more attractive to would-be buyers. Keep the yard mowed and edged, put a fresh coat of paint on the front door and you’ve started boosting its curb appeal. Inside the home, be diligent with cleaning chores and putting things … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: Where do you want to live? - 11/10/09 01:15 PM
When you purchase a house, you’re not just buying land and a structure. You're also choosing the community you’ll live in. Finding the right neighborhood for you is an important consideration. After all, many details of your daily life depend on your location. And while you certainly can describe a neighborhood … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Shop around for lower insurance rates - 10/28/09 01:58 PM
Does it surprise you that Texas homeowners pay more for homeowners insurance than residents of any other state in the U.S.? You may wonder why residents of Florida, with all of its hurricanes, and California with earthquakes, mudslides and wildfires don't pay more. Average Texas rates easily surpass those states, though, … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: Making green housing choices - 10/28/09 01:46 PM
Interested in a green home? I'm not talking about paint color. I mean green as in environmentally friendly.
Many consumers today consider the environment when making purchases. Just look at the popularity of hybrid vehicles, alternative fuels, locally grown produce and a host of other products designed to use fewer resources … (3 comments)
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real estate expert: Know your association - 10/28/09 01:35 PM
The home or condominium that you're thinking of buying may be governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These legal entities are common and growing in popularity across the country. According to the Community Associations Institute, more than 57 million residents in 23.1 million housing units were governed by HOAs in 2006; … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: An offer they can’t refuse - 07/20/09 08:13 AM
You’ve searched for weeks and finally located the perfect house for you and your family. Unfortunately, your work isn’t over yet. You still have to convince the owner to sell it to you at a price you can afford.
Don’t despair, however. With a little research and an informed strategy, you … (2 comments)
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real estate expert: What to know about disclosure - 07/15/09 07:34 AM
There’s an old adage that what you don’t know won’t hurt you, but when it comes to buying real estate, that’s not the case. After all, wouldn’t you want to know if the dream house you’re buying had flooding problems in the past or has a defective roof?
That’s why full … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: Pearland TX: 3418 Woodbine Place, Silverlake 77584 Reduced - 07/06/09 03:48 PM
Flowers bloom 365 days a year, including azaleas that wrap the house like River Oaks. Top-of-the-line alarm system was installed. The master bed/bath had major upgrades, including new tile, faucets, and a glass shower frame. Invisible tinting was installed on all windows facing the sun which reduce heat intake by 30%. … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: What’s it worth to you? - 06/28/09 08:03 AM
All homeowners have one thing in common – home improvement and maintenance projects. Whether something breaks, becomes outdated, or you’re ready for a change, certain projects are just a part of owning a house.
Should I stay or should I go? So what makes for a successful home-improvement project? The answer … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Keep safety in mind when buying a home - 06/23/09 06:43 PM
Personal and home security is a concern whether you're old or young, single or married a parent or not. Protection of self and property is a fundamental component of feeling safe, and this is especially true in our homes. So, if you're in the market to buy a home, be … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: Preventing Foreclosure - 06/14/09 11:02 AM
There's no question about it: nationwide foreclosures are up, particularly in Nevada, California, Arizona, Michigan, Florida and Colorado. Although we can be grateful that the Lone Star State is not currently near the top of this list, there are Texans facing foreclosure.
No one buys a home with the intention … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: Pearland TX - Real Estate Market conditions through May 2009 - 06/08/09 12:20 PM
Looking at the Pearland TX real estate market snapshots, I see wee had a slight downturn in property values for the months of May. But I also see we sold more real estate in Pearland TX last month than we have since Aug 2008. So with that being said, I still … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: How many miles to the gallon does that home get? - 06/08/09 11:01 AM
The rising cost of energy is a concern for all of us. And I'm not just talking about what we pay at the pump. Energy prices affect how much we spend on almost everything we buy. That includes the electricity and natural gas we use to power, cool and heat … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: New or existing home – which is right for you? - 05/25/09 09:40 AM
You've finally arrived at the decision to buy a home. Now you face the choice between buying a newly-constructed or an existing home.
There are advantages and disadvantages to each option, so the decision may not be an easy one. No matter which way you go, you'll probably end up … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: Don’t buy someone else’s problems—get a home inspection - 05/22/09 09:41 PM
Houses include many complicated systems. They have heating and cooling systems, electrical wiring, plumbing, a roof, siding, windows - you get the idea. No matter how careful you are, you're not going to be able to assess each and every item and system before you buy a home. However, a … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Pearland TX - Real Estate Market conditions through April 2009 - 05/22/09 04:44 PM
The Pearland TX real estate market continues to shine very bright. Looking at the trends over the last 2 years, you can see the Pearland TX housing market is doing better than ever. In April 2007 the average sales price was at an all time high of $192000 and in April … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Top mistakes buyers and sellers make - 05/01/09 09:09 AM
Everybody makes mistakes. After all, we're only human. Some mistakes are bigger than others, though, especially when it comes to the real estate market. Make a mistake on either the buying or selling side and it could end up costing you a pretty penny in the long run. Here are some … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: Information overload? Know who to trust - 04/24/09 09:33 AM
How has the Internet changed our world? That’s an historic question with a constantly changing answer. We have instant access to huge amounts of information, with more being created every day. We can read the latest news headlines, collaborate and communicate with people around the world, conduct business, check stock prices, … (0 comments)
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real estate expert: Forty years of fair housing - 04/24/09 09:00 AM
As recently as 1967, there were no laws that prohibited discrimination in the leasing, purchase and sale of real estate. That changed with the enactment of fair-housing laws as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. These laws guarantee the right to own, use, and transfer real estate and housing … (1 comments)
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real estate expert: Pearland TX: 1406 Pineland Drive - Real Estate For Sale - Pine Hollow - 04/08/09 01:54 PM
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