pearland real estate expert: Take a look behind the numbers - 09/08/09 03:59 PM
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you’re going to be confronted and perhaps overwhelmed with numbers: interest rates, days on market, loan terms and many more. They’re all significant in the transaction, but what do they mean?
This column is not the place for in-depth analysis of real estate math … that would be a tall order, indeed. I hope to convey two things: the importance of understanding what the numbers mean and that there is help available to decipher it all.
Should you go with a 15 or 30?
Many buyers are able to shorten their financial obligation … (2 comments)

pearland real estate expert: One Minute Housing Market Video Report - Nov 2008 - 08/22/09 06:35 AM
Dr. Ted Jones, Chief Economist, Stewart Title, reports on the Housing Industry for November 2008.  Smart people are buyin and selling real estate right now... The time is right for you to get into the market...

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pearland real estate expert: Pearland TX: 1406 Pineland Dr, 77581 Open House TODAY - 08/22/09 05:57 AM
Please take the time to stop on BUY ans see this fine house in Pine Hollow of Pearland TX... The house for sale is lactated at 1406 Pineland Drive, Pearland TX 77581...

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pearland real estate expert: Pearland TX: 1406 Pineland Drive, *Just Reduced* - 07/30/09 03:26 AM
Price Reduced on 1406 Pineland Dr in Pine Hollow
Pine Hollow, Pearland TX  -  Announcing a price reduction on 1406 Pineland Dr, Pearland TX 77581. A 3,171 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $195,000 - WOW - Priced Below Market.  This house is a gem.... And this is a best buy NEIGHBORHOOD... Prices are at an all time low.....  Buy low sell high... Call me at 713-581-4702 for an appointment today...
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pearland real estate expert: Pearland TX: 2201 WASHINGTON IRVING DR - Open House - 07/29/09 12:33 AM
Please come and visit this fabulous house located at: 2201 Washington, Pearland TX 77584.  We are holding the house Open for public view on Saturday Aug 1, 2009 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  All are welcome. Realtor's, bring your clients buy and show this fine house...
Whether you're interested in buying your first home, your next home, or just want to know more about home-ownership in general, I encourage you to check out a couple of great online resources: http://www.texasrealestate.com/ or http://www.har.com/ and for all of your Pearland TX and Northern Brazoria and Galveston County real estate needs, please visit … (0 comments)

pearland real estate expert: Pearland TX: Real Estate Market conditions through June 2009 - 07/25/09 08:36 AM
Today I am going to examine the Pearland real estate market up close and personal.  I am gong to drill down to the last 6 months of information about Pearland.
I am going to start at the first week of February 2009 and move all the way through to July 19, 2009 a week at a time to find out just how Pearland and the real estate market is doing.  My goal is to help you understand how the real estate market is doing and why is a great time to buy a home.
So, the 1st week of Feb. 2 … (0 comments)

pearland real estate expert: Pearland TX: Price Reduced on 2201 WASHINGTON IRVING DR - 07/25/09 07:07 AM
Sleepy Hollow, Pearland  -  Announcing a price reduction on 2201 WASHINGTON IRVING DR, a 3,535 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story with "Mother-in-law quarters too". Now MLS® $245,000 - Just Reduced.
Incredible custom-built 2 story home on over-sized corner wooded lot in coveted area. Recently remodeled, new roof, energy friendly a/c & beautiful landscaping. Home features all oversized bedrooms up, with master down. The kitchen begs for a cooking enthusiast; the downstairs an entertainer s dream. Utility area is the size of some bedrooms with incredible storage, wonderful natural light and a craft area. Mother-in-law quarters over detached garage. Easy … (0 comments)

pearland real estate expert: What’s it worth to you? - 06/28/09 01:03 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 depends on your intentions. Are you making a change because you plan on living in the house for a while? Are you upgrading so you can sell soon? Your plans should affect your priorities and make certain improvements more appealing.
Where to start? Whether you’re staying for a while or … (1 comments)

pearland real estate expert: Pearland TX: 2201 WASHINGTON IRVING DR in Sleepy Hollow - 06/27/09 12:51 AM
 Pearland TX; Home for sale, 2201 Washington Irving, Pearland Real Estate
• 3,535 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Mother-in-law quarters too" - MLS® - Priced to Sell
Sleepy Hollow, Pearland TX  -  Incredible custom-built 2 story home on over-sized corner wooded lot in coveted area of Pearland. Recently remodeled, new roof, energy friendly a/c & beautiful landscaping. Home features all oversized bedrooms up, with master down. The kitchen begs for a cooking enthusiast; the downstairs is an entertainer s dream. Utility area is the size of some bedrooms with incredible storage, wonderful natural light and a craft area. Mother-in-law … (1 comments)

pearland real estate expert: Preventing Foreclosure - 06/14/09 04:02 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 of falling behind on payments and facing foreclosure proceedings, yet it happens. Even when the nationwide picture is much rosier than it is today, some homeowners find themselves in this unenviable position. Here are a few tips to avoid this scenario, and what to do if it occurs. Don't set yourself … (0 comments)

pearland real estate expert: How many miles to the gallon does that home get? - 06/08/09 04:01 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 our homes. It even can play a role in the price you pay to purchase a home or how much you can fetch when you sell.
For buyers Buyers are still looking at all the usual factors in selecting a home; considerations like schools, bedrooms, bathrooms, and closet space - those … (1 comments)

pearland real estate expert: New or existing home – which is right for you? - 05/25/09 02:40 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 making a few tradeoffs. In the end, choose the type of home that makes the most sense for you, your lifestyle and your upcoming plans.

You will sell someday
From an investment standpoint, it's wise to think about the future when you're buying. After all, you'll be the seller one … (1 comments)

pearland real estate expert: Don’t buy someone else’s problems—get a home inspection - 05/22/09 02:41 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 qualified home inspector can give you a pretty good picture of the overall shape of the home and its parts.
Armed with a report from a qualified inspector, you can make a better-informed decision about your purchase of a home. You can proceed with the transaction as planned, ask the seller … (0 comments)

pearland real estate expert: Information overload? Know who to trust - 04/24/09 02:33 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, watch video, listen to music, play games, and research anything that comes to mind – at any time of the day and without leaving our desk!
Not your parents’ home searchThe Internet is also largely responsible for dramatic changes in the real estate industry. What’s the most significant difference? Research … (0 comments)

pearland real estate expert: Forty years of fair housing - 04/24/09 02:00 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 in a diverse, yet discrimination-free, marketplace. The laws are about not only providing equal opportunities, but ensuring that the housing industry, as a whole, supports these opportunities.
 
What’s the difference between fair and affordable?
Too often, we find that affordable housing and fair housing get lumped together. They’re … (1 comments)

pearland real estate expert: Four common myths about selling your home - 04/05/09 03:41 AM
There’s something about the topic of real estate that turns everyone into an expert. Tell a group at a dinner party that you’re selling your home, and you’ll get advice to go along with every course of your meal. Perhaps that’s because many people have bought and sold homes, so they have experience with property transactions. But experience is not the same thing as expertise.
Your friends and family aren’t trying to steer you wrong, but they may be perpetuating a lot of myths regarding successful techniques to sell houses. Here are four common seller misconceptions.
Set your price high to … (2 comments)

pearland real estate expert: How NOT to buy a home - 03/17/09 11:55 AM
Nobody wants to lose money or wind up in a financial bind. No one hopes to buy a home only to later regret the purchase. And yet, these scenarios occurred frequently enough to contribute to the nation’s current housing mess.
 
Luckily, it is possible to learn from other people’s mistakes.
 
Don’t look if you don’t know your target price
You can waste a lot of time if you start looking at homes without really knowing what you can afford. There are many factors to consider when figuring out a price range, including available funds for a down payment, monthly … (1 comments)

pearland real estate expert: Information overload? Know who to trust - 03/14/09 09:13 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, watch video, listen to music, play games, and research anything that comes to mind - at any time of the day and without leaving our desk!
Not your parents' home search
The Internet is also largely responsible for dramatic changes in the real estate industry. What's the most significant difference? … (2 comments)

pearland real estate expert: Don’t be afraid to buy a home - 12/23/08 12:22 AM
I find that some potential homebuyers are hesitant to make a home purchase right now. Is this with good cause?
The national scene
Real estate continues to dominate the news these days. We know that gloom and doom grabs attention, and to be honest, there are people in trouble, particularly in California, Florida, the Las Vegas area, and parts of the Northeast. Although these areas are outside of Texas, it has probably not escaped your attention.
There were several factors that played into the situation in these hard-hit areas: easy credit for high-risk borrowers, 100 percent financing, too much speculation/investment/quick flips, … (1 comments)

pearland real estate expert: Pearland TX - Real Estate Market conditions through Sept 2008 - 10/15/08 05:08 AM
The Pearland TX real estate market is doing OK.  In looking at the real estate market in Pearland, one can see we are following the same trend as the last 2 years.  The median price is only off by $200000 from an all time high in 2006.  September tends to be the start of the winter slow down and and things tend to start picking back up in late December. 

In looking at the next chart on the Pearland Real Estate Market, you can see the DOM or Days on Market are trending up.  It takes 29% longer to sell … (2 comments)

 
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