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buying: Good News! Houston Economic Outlook is Upbeat!! Houston Real Estate News - 07/07/11 09:00 AM
HOUSTON ECONOMIC OUTLOOK UPBEAT, REPORTS CBRE
HOUSTON (CB Richard Ellis) - Economic indicators such as job growth and housing offer an upbeat outlook for Houston, reports CB Richard Ellis in its second quarter 2011 retail market report.
Houston's economy is now back to prerecession levels, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and an "On Numbers" study of new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks Houston number one in retail job growth, with 4,100 retail jobs added since 2008.
Also, according to estimates released by the Texas Workforce Commission, Houston gained 45,000 jobs from May 2010 to May 2011.
The majority … (3 comments)
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buying: Clear Lake, Texas - 03/04/11 04:00 PM
Until the beginning of the Space Race in 1957, life around the Clear Lake area had a different focus. Water related businesses and water related activities were enjoyed in a relaxed manner. People cruised the waters, fished, sailed and skied in a relaxing, playful manner.
There were a few other businesses providing the day to day necessities of a slow moving economy for the local population.
Then the Clear Lake area became home to NASA's Johnson Space Center. Thus, US global leadership in space research and exploration was begun. The center brought about change forever. Clear Lake was no longer the … (1 comments)
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buying: When The Going Gets Tough, Go Back to Basics Part 2 - 01/04/11 10:13 AM
When The Going Gets Tough, Go Back to These 7 Basics
2. Assume nothing.
Don't think that your accounts know all about you, your services, your new products, your markets, your competitive strengths. Even if they can't buy from you right now, use this time to build your brand and to show you're there for them in all kinds of markets, so that you are the first call when conditions improve. Think buyer side of the REO business. We need to cultivate these relationships now for the normalized market that will return.
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buying: Tired Of Being Lied To? - 12/30/10 01:06 PM
Be Your Own Lie Detector
One of the most damaging and frustrating problems Realtors have to deal with is being lied to.
I do not know an agent who has not faced lying sellers, lying colleagues, and lying clients. Protect yourself from dishonesty by considering these simple ways to be your own lie detector.
This list comes from a 2006 Forbes.com article written by Elisabeth Eaves and titled " Ten Ways to Tell if Someone is Lying to You."
Watch body language. Sweating and fidgeting are two physical signs of lying. Seek detail. Liars stories often lack detail. Beware … (3 comments)
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buying: 5 Tips to Increase Your Web Page Visibility - 12/28/10 01:09 PM
5 Tips to Increase Your Web Page Visibility
As you are adding to your web presence, it is important that when you do add content that it is viewed by as many people as possible. Here are 5 tips to increase your page visibility:
Focused Content - Don't try to accomplish too much in 1 page. When you write a page concentrate on a particular topic (like Texas first time buyerss, or condos in Houston) so the meaning of your page will be clear to visitors and to the search engines. PPC Ad - Create a PPC ad on Google and … (5 comments)
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buying: Do I Need To Follow Up? - 12/22/10 09:55 AM
Do I Need To Follow Up?
Tips For Success!
Whatever promises you make to the customer to resolve the issue, be sure to follow up. Call when you
said you would call. Even if you don't have the resolution, let the customer know you're sticking to your
word. This shows the customer that his/her business is important to you and you're actively working
towards getting things fixed.
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buying: Gaining Commitments Instead of Closings? - 12/20/10 05:39 PM
Gaining Commitments Instead of Closings?
Eliminate "Closing Cheese" from Your Vocabulary. You know what I am talking about: "Would you like that in gray or in black?" or "If I can show you how this will help you will you buy today?". Lines like these are why salespeople are down on the bottom of society's respect list somewhere near lawyers.
Learn the power of asking for incremental commitments from the beginning of your sales cycle. It is not an easy shift to make. First you got to get the prospect to show you what they most want. Then you … (2 comments)
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buying: Can you steer a roller coaster? - 12/20/10 05:23 PM
Can you steer a roller coaster? Life is supposed to be fun!
Getting on a roller coaster commits you to going where the tracks have been built. There are built-in ups and downs. You can't get too concerned about either because they always balance out. Selling isn't a car set on rails, but it isn't far from it. The ups and downs are not designed in, but because of their frequency, you would think they were. Perhaps life works all according to plan. (It does.) You only have to deal professionally with a small portion of life's plan in business, and that is … (2 comments)
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buying: First American 1031 Exchange December Update - 12/09/10 03:27 PM
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buying: Great Tools and Tips For New Homeowners! - 11/22/10 04:57 PM
Tools for New Homeowners
Living in a condo or a rental unit comes with one definite perk. You don't have to make your own repairs!
Now that you have moved into your new home, it's time to put on a new hat, that of "handyman." For the big jobs, like roofing and rewiring, you'll more than likely still rely on a professional. And unless you are truly versed in those specialties, that is what we'd recommend!
But there will be many small jobs that come up which you will be able to fix on your own. Really! Not only … (0 comments)
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buying: U.S. Housing Starts in August Topped Forecasts - 09/21/10 09:31 AM
U.S. Housing Starts in August Topped Forecasts
By REUTERS
Published: September 21, 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Housing starts in the United States increased more than expected in August to their highest level in four months and permits for residential construction also rose, government data showed on Tuesday, suggesting that the embattled market was starting to stabilize following the end of a tax credit.
The Commerce Department said housing starts rose 10.5 percent, the largest increase since November, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 598,000 units. July's residential construction was revised down to show a 0.4 percent gain, which was … (0 comments)
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buying: Speak Softly To Capture and Captivate Customer - 09/14/10 10:27 AM
Speak Softly To Capture and Captivate Customer
The tone and volume of your voice accounts for around 40% of the verbal impact you make on others. So make sure it is well tuned in order to ensure that more people will be happy and comfortable to listen to you - and can be more impressed with the content of what you are saying.
Be more aware of how others talk, whether they are conducting a meeting, talking to you one on one, or even if they are on the radio or television. See which people grab your attention for … (0 comments)
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buying: Selling is not difficult. Finding someone who wants to buy is difficult. - 06/18/10 10:16 AM
Selling is not difficult. Finding someone who wants to buy is difficult.
In some businesses, people call in to become new accounts. In most businesses, prospecting and qualifying are the norm. It’s a great deal of work. You must kiss many frogs to find the prince, as the saying goes. Few people enjoy “dialing for dollars,” yet those who don’t do the hard work of business development seldom reach the levels of those who do. The rule must be: I will make time each day to follow up leads, make cold calls, pick up the five-hundred-pound phone one more time, … (1 comments)
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buying: Buyers: What to expect at closing - Heinrich's Title Tips - 04/20/10 08:45 AM
Buyers: What to expect at closing - Heinrich's Title Tips
In order to provide extraordinary customer service to you and your clients, the following information is to help create a smooth transaction and what is needed to proceed with closing.
Signatures: Contract has all signatures in place - Seller, Buyer and both Agents:
Earnest Money is Cashed! We can only hold checks for 3 business days!
Personal Checks are accepted - not to exceed an amount of $1,500: Typically closing costs exceed $1,500 and therefore a cashier's check or wire transfer will need to be obtained … (2 comments)
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buying: 5 credit score killers - 03/24/10 08:27 AM
5 credit score killers As banks shy away from making risky consumer loans, a mediocre credit history just won't cut it anymore. To get the best rates on mortgages, credit cards and auto loans, you need a killer score.Your FICO score is a numerical measure of your creditworthiness that ranges from 300 to 850. While there are a few different credit scoring systems available, it's the FICO score, created by the Fair Isaac Corporation, that most lenders look at when they check your credit.Lenders have already raised their standards by about 20 to 40 points this year, according to Barry Paperno, … (2 comments)
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buying: Title It's Your Choice - Houston Texas Title Tips - 01/05/10 08:43 AM
Title it's your choice - Houston Texas Title Tips
It's Your Choice
Most buyers don´t know that you can choose which title company handles your purchase.
Often your realtor makes the selection for you, but you should know that not all title companies are the same, and which one you choose can make a difference in your purchase.
Title Officers, Searches & Insurance
The title company plays several roles in the home buying process. Title officers:
Supervise the Closing/Settlement Process: As a neutral party, the title company manages the documents and funds that change hands as part of the … (0 comments)
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buying: Title it's your choice. - 01/22/09 08:57 PM
It's Your Choice
Most buyers don´t know that you can choose which title company handles your purchase.
Often your realtor makes the selection for you, but you should know that not all title companies are the same, and which one you choose can make a difference in your purchase.
Title Officers, Searches & Insurance
The title company plays several roles in the home buying process. Title officers:
Supervise the Closing/Settlement Process: As a neutral party, the title company manages the documents and funds that change hands as part of the purchase or refinance Conduct Title Searches: The officer checks … (3 comments)
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buying: Best Cities To Buy A Home - 07/30/08 09:32 PM
Houston, we don't have a housing problem.
The city's $152,500 median home sale price is up 6.6% from 2005. It boasts a low vacancy rate and an oil-rich economy. Throw in a bubbling entrepreneurial tech scene, and you've got four factors that put Houston on the top of our list of best places to buy a home.
San Francisco, Charlotte, N.C., Jacksonville, Fla., and St. Louis, Mo., are other areas buyers can feel safe investing in.
We examined the country's 40 largest metropolitan areas and looked at cities where home prices have appreciated over the last two years. We also measured … (7 comments)
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buying: Choosing The Best Lender - 07/09/08 09:22 PM
You're shopping for a mortgage and you've received four offers from four lenders. How do you choose? The first factor most people consider is the interest rate and other costs, but that's only the beginning. You'll also want to think about the lenders themselves, not simply the numbers they're tossing your way.
Here are five steps to follow when determining which lender is right for you:
1. Compare fees as well as interest rates
Comparing loans based on their annual percentage rate (APR) is a good place to start, but it's not enough. In the case of a mortgage, to get … (1 comments)
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"We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are always there for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you."
~ Jeff Warner
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