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For anyone who enjoys golf course living, Royal Oaks subdivision in West Houston is the ideal haven. In fact it not only appeals to golfers, but anyone who can benefit from the ideal commuting location, 24 hr gated security, serene park like setting, and multiple upscales amenities provided. Co...
08/27/2008
With the recent passing and signing of the Housing Bill, NEHEMIAH and all other seller funded DPAs are banned with FHA by October 1, 2008. If you have no alternative, you will have to act fast if you want to use Nehemiah, Ameridream, H.A.R.T. etc. Alternatively, your can still use community or s...
08/06/2008
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A new cell pone ban in the West U area of Houston passed earlier this spring. It is in effect as of August 1st 2008. The ban is against all cell phone use by drivers within 3 blocks of a West U school zone during school hours. This ban is unique in that it specifically INCLUDES hands free devices...
08/03/2008
Are you looking at a HUD-1 closing statement and trying to figure out if it all adds up correctly? Or wondering what the closing statement will look like? Here's a basic explanation of the terms you can expect to see: Total Loan Amount This is the total loan amount including any MIP on FHA loa...
08/02/2008
If you read media reports looking at foreclosure rates one source says their up another says they are down. I am more apt to trust personal experience than media reports. So, I thought it would be interesting and useful to start a post of neighborhoods that local realtors have found to be particu...
07/30/2008
NEHEMIAH Down Payment Assistance Programs are one of the last final holdouts for 100% financing in home purchases. Although they are not 100% in the traditional sense they allow buyers in essence to borrow the 3% for downpayment AND an extra 3% for closing costs. With the addition of seller contr...
07/30/2008
Details Photo Gallery View Rooms -Houston (Summerwood) MLS #2176644 FOR RENT$1,800 Monthly Realm Real Estate Professionals More Photos(15) Beautifully landscaped front Quick Links Virtual Tour Request More Info Email Listing More Photos(15) ...
07/30/2008
Details Photo Gallery View Rooms 77578-Manvel (Silvercreek) MLS #5363314 FOR RENT$1,900 Monthly Realm Real Estate Professionals Breanna Ochoa More Photos(14) 1 Quick Links Virtual Tour Request More Info Email Listing More Photos(14) Details ...
07/30/2008
Details Photo Gallery View Rooms 77578-Manvel (Silvercreek) MLS #5363314 FOR RENT$1,900 Monthly
In many areas of Houston metro including the suburbs like Sugar Land, Pearland, and Katy we are experiencing a buyer's market. Home prices are down or not increasing, and homes are sitting on the market longer before selling. So I've got some easy and relatively inexpensive tips for homeowners to...
07/30/2008