Annette's Blog

I am amused every time I hear someone cite or ask about price per square foot when talking about a home. Some builders use it as an approximate way of estimating a job. Some Realtors use it as a way of determining values and quality of construction. But let's face it, it's just a ratio - and a ma...

What makes that first time home owner finally take the leap to buy a house?  Is it the responsibility of the maintenance?  Is it wanting to plant their own flowers in their own garden?  Is it because they want to buy a lawn mower and sweat in the heat of mowing every weekend? There are many reaso...

By invitation, I am re-posting this on the AR USDA Group page.  Thanks for the invite! With the tightening of lender guidelines and the shrinking of pocketbooks across America, USDA is growing in popularity among middle to low-income families and individuals.  However, very few Mortgage Professio...

USDA Rural Home Loans offer many advantages over either FHA Mortgage Loans or Conventional Home Loans. Here is a brief summary of advantages of the USDA Rural Home Loan. Read the full story Paul Dunn  -  (520)225-0380Tucson's #1 FHA Mortgage Loan OriginatorArizona USDA Rural Home Loans Apply for ...

Do you know the difference, as a consumer or even as a realtor? It can be deceiving when shopping for a home, because you might think that you are fully approved, but you aren't. Why doe this matter? There are several reasons why.  Pre-Qualification Letter  Just a standard letter by the lender st...

Description and Features Beautiful, well maintained 3 bed 2 bath town home in excellent condition. Located in south College Station. Bright & open with 9 ft ceilings and crown moldings. 2" blinds on windows. Built-in entertainment center. Tile everywhere but bedrooms. Large master bedroom. Other...

Are you wondering about College Station and Bryan, Texas real estate and pondering what has sold recently? Here's some information about the most expensive home sales in in Bryan and College Station school districts in the past 90 days. Overall, there were 82 sales of homes over $300,000 between ...

When the above title is used it's usually if not always questions to ask a Realtor, Loan Officer, Inspector, etc. All designed so that during the home buying process the buyer will become well informed and can feel good about the home purchase. However what isn't usually asked are questions they ...

The reasons may be obvious to some but many buyer's still prefer to buy directly from a sellers' agent thinking they are going to get a bet deal.  Well maybe  the little video clip will help you understand tha facts...who do you think the sellers' agent represents? Click play and find out.

Costa Rica a Retirement Paradise .   You might like to consider retiring in Costa Rica. This is one country that will offer you many, many advantages both in the normal course and as a retired person. Traditionally, the country has been politically stable and has a democratic form of government. ...