Some sellers are happy. Some are frightened, and some are confused and not sure if they are even going about it the right way.
Happy sellers are ready to put the house on the market at the right price they have settled on with their realtor and get it sold. They are ready to move on with the purchse of their next home.
Frightened sellers may have a family situation or a financial situation that is uprooting them from their home. … (1 comments)
A couple of weeks ago, we noted five things you might not know about VA Loans, and this week we are back with five MORE things you might not know about the VA Home Loan Program. There's a lot of information and misinformation floating around in the market about who qualifies for a VA loan, how to get a VA loan to buy a house at Fort Hood, how hard is it to qualify, and much more. I actually met someone the other day who thought they had … (4 comments)
real estate: 9 Tips to Keep Your Home Pet Odor Free - Listing your Killeen Home to SELL
- 08/27/13 03:55 AM
When you are listing your home for sale in Killeen, Texas, it's very important to make sure the yard is perfect, the interior is decluttered and everything is put away in a neat and tidy fashion so that the home shows the best as it possibly can. We were recently showing a home that had a perfect yard.. beautiful grass, well tended flower beds with fresh, fragrant pine mulch, and a welcoming wreath on the door.. just a beautiful scene that made you want to go inside and see what was in store in the interior. And the interior didn't disapoint on first … (1 comments)
real estate: Killeen Fort Hood Real Estate Market Report for 30 June 2013
- 08/16/13 05:50 AM
Based on data from the Fort Hood Area Association of Realtors data base, the Killeen Fort Hood real estate market shows more homes sold the first half of 2013 than in the same time period in 2012. The six month total for 2012 was 1287 Units sold. The six month total for the first half of 2013 is 1402 Units sold. While this sounds like good news, the average selling price has changed from $138,704 in 2012, to a lower value of $134,691 so far in 2013. The mean sales price is up about $1900 for 2013.
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real estate: Killeen Fort Hood Real Estate Market Report - 2013 First Quarter
- 04/05/13 02:07 AM
Killeen Fort Hood Real Estate Market Report - First Quarter 2013 Sales figures for the first quarter of 2013 in the Killeen Fort Hood Real Estate Market show a tiny gain over the same period last year. Last year saw 574 units sold in the first quarter 2012, while current statistics for 2013 report 586 homes sold. Given the fact that government policies reducing the size of the military and the ongoing sequestration which also affects military and military contractors, the market seems to be fairly steady. The second quarter of the year will really tell the story of how … (8 comments)
real estate: Home Sales in Killeen Fort Hood TX for 2011 AND 2012
- 01/16/13 09:20 AM
Home Sales in Killeen Fort Hood TX 2011 and 2012 Real Estate Market Data for Killeen Ft Hood TX provided by Mary Ann Daniell, Realtor Killeen Fort Hood Home Sales Report for 2012 Everyone has been holding their breath to see how 2012 stacked up against 2011, and the statistics are available and they do tell a very positive story. Sales were up 311 units in 2012 over 2011, a 13% increase in a market that has been looking for good news wherever it can find it. The largest increase in sales was seen in the $140,000 to $200,000 range. … (8 comments)
real estate: VA Loan Appraisal Changes - Fort Hood Texas Real Estate News
- 09/16/12 06:10 AM
The Fort Hood Texas real estate market is mostly driven by federal VA Loan Guidelines. We see our military home buyers using FHA loans, and conventional loans on occasion, but the VA Loan is still the mortgage loan of choice for veterans buying homes at Ft. Hood. For over ten years, the rules on VA Loan Appraisals stated that the appraisal was for any veteran to use, and the appraisal stood in effect for six months. If you were purchasing a home with a VA Loan, and an appraisal had been ordered for it in the past six months, the appraisal … (4 comments)
real estate: Are You Getting In Over Your Head with that Giant Two Story Home?
- 09/10/12 08:23 AM
One of the things I see buyers do over and over in our Killeen Fort Hood real estate market is that they just buy too much home for their budget. They go in and visit with sales representatives in those gorgeous model homes and suddenly seem to go into a hypnotic trance! Next thing you know, they have signed a contract to purchase a huge home that is way more house than they need (as well as way more utility bills than they can afford). It' so easy to do! Those big box home … (5 comments)
real estate: Super Affordable Home on Copperas Cove Real Estate Tour Today
- 02/01/12 06:37 AM
SOLD! Every month our office takes a morning to go out and view our new homes for sale in Copperas Cove, and today we saw a great variety of homes priced from the $40,000's to the $200,000's. This cutie at 503 Traci was a real standout in the very affordable homes category. It's been beautifully updated inside with attractive paint, contrasting trim, blinds, nice ceramic tile flooring in every room and hall, new bathroom fixtures, new kitchen cabinets, new countertops and new appliances. The one car garage has been converted to a living space, making this three bedroom, one and … (0 comments)
real estate: Help for Ft. Hood area Home Owners - US DOD HAP Program
- 05/05/11 10:23 AM
I've been getting a lot of questions lately about the HAP program. There's a lot of talk floating around about it, and sellers are are wondering if they even qualify for any of the program benefits. The Home Owners Assistance Program may be of help to certain Ft. Hood home owners who need to sell and need some financial assistance to do so, but figuring out of you qualify for help takes a bit of analysis. One of the best features of HAP is that it is NOT a short sale, and it does not affect your VA loan eligibility nor your credit report! The … (0 comments)
real estate: Killeen Ft Hood Real Estate Market Report
- 02/06/11 10:46 AM
The Killeen Ft. Hood Real Estate Market Report saw 147 sales in January in the Single Family Homes and Single Family Homes on Acreage categories combined. Average sales price was $129,170. Median sales price was $115,000. List/Sell Ratio stood at 97% for this period, and Average Days on Market stood at 128 days. Here's a breakdown of activity by Price Range: Sales under $100,000 Investors and first time buyers generated the activity in homes sold in this price range. Number of homes sold was 54. Average days on the market was 122 days. List /Sell Ratio was 90% and Average … (4 comments)
real estate: 7 Things You Should Do Before Buying Fort Hood Real Estate
- 11/05/09 02:29 AM
Buying Fort Hood Real Estate can be a wonderful experience! But buyers do worry that since Fort Hood is such a big place, they won't be able to make a good decision as to where they should live. And, since it's so easy to get around the Fort Hood area, we can see a lot of homes in a short time, which means being prepared is very important! Take the stress out of your trip to buy Fort Hood Real Estate by taking these steps before you arrive in Central Texas: Prequalify with a mortgage lender Discover your house payment comfort … (0 comments)
real estate: Fort Hood House Hunting - Port-A-John, Anyone?
- 10/25/08 08:57 AM
If you are a first time buyer, getting ready to start looking for a home at Fort Hood, here's a quick peek into a real house hunt in the Fort Hood Real Estate Market: My latest buyer already had a target subdivision and price range in mind when we met for our first consultation. He and his wife are first time buyers and are looking for a home that is close to Fort Hood and close to her work in Killeen. They also want their children to attend Copperas Cove schools, so it's been pretty easy to narrow down their choices. They've been … (0 comments)
real estate: 5 Great Tips for Negotiating with a New Home Builder at Fort Hood
- 09/29/08 08:26 AM
The Fort Hood Real Estate Market has slowed and builders are starting to see their inventories of unsold homes increase. And that's a GOOD thing for you if you are thinking of buying a brand new home when you get to Fort Hood. Before you go out to make an offer on a new construction home, consider this: Did you know that every new home has a backstory? You aren't privy to this information (and neither am I), but the builder has a lot to consider, especially if he borrowed money to build the home. He's committed to making monthly interest … (0 comments)
real estate: One Important Issue First Time Home Buyers Should Know About
- 08/28/08 05:09 AM
A lot of you may not be aware that the new Housing Stimulus Legislation recently signed into law by President Bush will be a source of interest free funds to this year's First Time Home Buyers. If you were, or will be, a first time buyer between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009, you may be entitled to a temporary $7500 tax credit. This means you can receive money from the government, interest free, to be paid back at $500 a year for 15 years, unless you sell the home. When you sell your Fort Hood real estate, the balance … (0 comments)
real estate: Buyers are looking for Bargains in the Killeen Fort Hood Real Estate Market
- 06/11/08 09:40 AM
With the ongoing real estate news being reported by CNN, MSNBC and FOX NEWS about the state of the real estate market, buyers are arriving at Fort Hood with high expectations of getting a real bargain. According to the news outlets, there SHOULD be huge numbers of stressed sellers at Fort Hood who will accept any offer you throw at them! There SHOULD be street after street of foreclosed properties that lenders are letting go for a song! Builders SHOULD be dumping new construction at a fraction of market value in order to survive! Wow, if all that were true, I'd be out investing … (0 comments)
real estate: Selling Your Killeen Fort Hood Real Estate – And The Winner Is….?
- 04/23/08 08:47 AM
If you are thinking of selling your Fort Hood area home soon, I bet you've been surfing and reading suggestions on staging, decluttering, pricing, and landscaping, right? Sounds like WORK! Welll.. here's a true story that show just how necessary and effective all your work will be if you take it to heart and properly prepare your Fort Hood real estate to sell. One of my dearest real estate clients called me around the middle of March to let me know they were getting orders to Fort Bragg and needed to sell their home in House Creek North Subdivision. They also have a two year old … (3 comments)
real estate: Why in the World Would You Buy A House at Fort Hood?
- 04/18/08 02:45 AM
Credit Crisis! Falling Prices!! Foreclosures!! Why in the world are you even thinking about buying a house right now when you relocate to Fort Hood? Maybe because you are sly like a fox? Credit Crisis? This is a GOOD thing for you if you are buying right now. It means that you can be confident that your lender is going to be CONSERVATIVE and won't shoehorn you into some kind of weird subprime loan to get you into a home. If you get turned down for a loan, that is GOOD. It means you are NOT ready to buy and should encourage you to work on … (2 comments)
real estate: SOLD! Elegant New Home with a Touch Of Rustic Texas - Fort Hood Real Estate
- 03/21/08 02:50 PM
Rustic Texas Style - Granite Counters/Limestone AccentsLocation: Kempner, TXYou'll love the valley view, the vaulted ceilings, the granite countertops and everything else about this brand new home located in an established neighborhood. Over 1 acre of land with many trees including oaks and elms. Awe inspiring open floorplan features wood laminate flooring, vaulted and beamed ceiling, gorgeous kitchen cabinets. Construction is quality throughout with total attention to every detail. The home is configured with three bedrooms and a dedicated office with built in desk. There's also a huge laundry/pantry combination with custom cabinets, long counter with sink, upper cabinets over washer … (0 comments)
Selling a home in the Killeen TX real estate market brings out a very wide variety of emotions.
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