Events on
September 6, 2010
through the next
7 days
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Wed, September 8
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Texas Real Estate:
- Aug 30, 2010 10:00 am
- Ask George and Chuck
- Dear George: Do I have legal claim to part of my neighbor's property?
- Aug 11, 2010 10:00 am
- Ready to jump into homeownership but need a little push?
- Maybe you've been taking steps toward buying a home and now you're frozen.
- Aug 4, 2010 10:00 am
- Inside Texas Real Estate - audio podcast
- Analysis of the Texas Quarterly Housing Report; a new site for Texas homebuyers
- Aug 4, 2010 10:00 am
- Ask George and Chuck
- Dear George: Should I notify anyone when I pay off my mortgage?
- Jul 7, 2010 10:00 am
- Closing deadline extended for tax credit
- Thousands of Texas homebuyers in jeopardy of losing their federal homebuyer tax credit have received a reprieve.
- Jul 6, 2010 10:00 am
- Ask George and Chuck
- Dear George: What are some pitfalls to avoid with my short sale?
- Jun 25, 2010 10:00 am
- You might qualify for homebuyer assistance
- I wish there had been a Web site like TxHomePrograms.org when I was buying my first house.
- Jun 21, 2010 10:00 am
- Ask George and Chuck
- Dear George: Should I disclose that I'm selling a haunted house?
- Jun 10, 2010 10:00 am
- Rules of thumb for judging investment home, cash flow
- If you bought an investment home now and rented out, is there any way of knowing if it will appreciate?
- Jun 1, 2010 10:00 am
- Was the homebuyer tax credit a bad deal? Hardly
- Things are often more complicated than they seem.
- Jun 1, 2010 10:00 am
- Ask George and Chuck
- Dear George: I just found out that the seller "forgot" to disclose a water claim. What can I do?
- May 27, 2010 10:00 am
- Light rail ... urban transformers?
- Its worth considering that the benefits of light rail may go beyond how many vehicles it removes from the road.
- May 24, 2010 10:00 am
- Ask George and Chuck
- Dear George: How can I lend someone money and use his property as collateral?
- May 18, 2010 10:00 am
- Not quite an open and shut case
- If you're wondering whether you should you hold an open house.....
- May 17, 2010 10:00 am
- Ask George and Chuck
- Dear George: The contract to sell my house expires this week. How much longer am I obligated to my agent?.....
- May 4, 2010 10:00 am
- Even past the deadline, homebuyer assistance is available
- The federal homebuyer tax credit has received a lot of coverage over the past several months, but one thing not widely publicized is that the April 30 deadline doesn't apply to everyone.....
- Apr 27, 2010 10:00 am
- Texans pay less of our income on shelter
- Texas' lower-than-national-average housing cost is one reason for the state's higher-than-national-average growth rate.....
- Apr 21, 2010 10:00 am
- I've heard of a Trojan horse, but a Trojan house?
- How much do you know about private transfer fees in Texas? Gabe Lopez discusses a disturbing new trend.....
- Apr 20, 2010 10:00 am
- Get moving to qualify for the federal homebuyer tax credit
- It's coming down to the wire. You have only until the end of April to get a house under contract if you want to take advantage of the federal homebuyer tax credit.....
- Apr 19, 2010 10:00 am
- Ask George and Chuck
- Dear George: Does a seller have to provide a disclosure notice for a short sale?.....
- Apr 6, 2010 10:00 am
- The best way to know what you're getting into
- If you're buying or selling real estate, I have a must-read for you .....
- Apr 5, 2010 10:00 am
- Ask George and Chuck
- Dear George: A seller accepted my offer via e-mail. Is that legally binding?.....
- Mar 25, 2010 10:00 am
- How to know if estimated loan fees will stick
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has revised some home-loan rules that attempt to give us what we want......
- Mar 23, 2010 10:00 am
- Using a real estate IRA to acquire property in Mexico
- Like second-home sales in the U.S., the sales of Mexican homes have been limping along.....
- Mar 19, 2010 10:00 am
- A tale of Texas taxes
- Here is one assertion I bet all Texans will agree with - property taxes in our state have a peculiar way of increasing.....
- Mar 3, 2010 9:00 am
- Prepare yourself for a good closing
- Closing is a process that begins weeks before the actual closing date, and follows an outline dictated largely by the buyer's original offer.....
- Feb 17, 2010 9:00 am
- Understanding the lingo - comps
- So, you're selling your home and everyone you interviewed to list your home has mentioned "pulling comps"......
- Feb 12, 2010 9:00 am
- Forget the forecast; look out the window
- Hanging on through difficult economic times means different things to different people......
- Jan 28, 2010 9:00 am
- Some luxury developers await quality investors, buyers
- Hanging on through difficult economic times means different things to different people......
- Jan 21, 2010 9:00 am
- All real estate is local
- Is it a seller's market or a buyer's market? Be careful where you get your information......
- Jan 20, 2010 9:00 am
- The secret's out
- It's one of the worst-kept secrets out there: Texas is a great place to live......
- Jan 12, 2010 9:00 am
- Keep copies
- It's important to keep the paperwork.....
- Dec 15, 2009 9:00 am
- Homestead exemption scams
- You must apply for the exemption, but there is no fee associated with applying for a homestead exemption.....
- Dec 14, 2009 9:00 am
- Some lenders too picky on foreclosure financing
- Remember when lenders were content to sell foreclosed homes to any qualified buyer?.....
- Dec 10, 2009 9:00 am
- If the last tree in the forest falls...
- If governmental entities had full discretion on what was a public good, all private real property would be at risk of being appropriated for the public good.....
- Dec 8, 2009 9:00 am
- Overpriced or under-analyzed?
- A look at Forbes list of cities where homes are most overpriced......
- Dec 1, 2009 9:00 am
- Buy a home, get a tax credit
- If you were thinking of buying your first home but just couldn't get it together in time to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit, you have an extension. Congress gave you about five more months......
- Nov 30, 2009 9:00 am
- Ask George and Chuck
- Dear George: Where can I find someone who will insure my home?.....
- Nov 10, 2009 9:00 am
- Letters of distinction
- One certification, available only to Texas REALTORS, is called Texas Affordable Housing Specialist.....
- Nov 5, 2009 9:00 am
- The tax credit isn't the only help for homebuyers
- It looks like Congress is going to extend the homebuyer tax credit......
- Oct 15, 2009 10:00 am
- Why must they lie?
- If you could hook up a lie detector to an e-mail, the needle would be jumping on this one.....
- Oct 8, 2009 10:00 am
- Even wooly-headed profs have good ideas
- A pair of researchers at CERGE-EI, a Czech university, examined evidence about the origins of the housing bubble and whether it ever existed at all.....
- Oct 5, 2009 10:00 am
- No fun being number 1
- Texas ranks 14th in the amount residents pay in property taxes. Our state is also first in how much we pay in property taxes. How can that be?.....
- Oct 1, 2009 10:00 am
- Primary owners now in the seasonal rental game
- Approximately 15% of vacation rental owners have rented their primary residence to travelers, and the practice is becoming more common.....
- Sep 28, 2009 10:00 am
- Lost in translation
- On Nov. 3, 2009, the voters of Texas will once again have an opportunity to take a stand against the burdensome and uneven taxation of residential property.....
- Sep 22, 2009 10:00 am
- Expect the unexpected (and the expected)
- The cost of home maintenance and repairs is usually one of the biggest surprises for new homeowners.....
- Sep 17, 2009 10:00 am
- Time is ticking on $8,000 credit
- I hope homebuyers understand the deadline for the $8,000 federal tax credit. Getting it wrong could cost someone a lot.....
- Sep 4, 2009 10:00 am
- Market versus appraised value
- Don't confuse the appraisal with market value. The appraised value is a certified appraiser's opinion of the worth of a home at a given point in time......
- Sep 4, 2009 10:00 am
- Pre-approval or pre-qualification?
- While both may put you in a potentially stronger buying position, getting pre-approved by the lender carries a bit more weight.....
- Aug 19, 2009 10:00 am
- My house won't sell
- There are a variety of factors that contribute to a home languishing on the market, including price, condition, and location.....
- Aug 19, 2009 10:00 am
- Get your credit in shape first
- If you are considering purchasing a home, you might want to begin by taking a look at your credit.....
- Jun 8, 2009 9:00 am
- A $68,000 credit on a home? Seriously?
- No, it's no joke. As a first-time homebuyer with a moderate income, you may be able to save $68,000 on a home. That's $8,000 on the purchase and $60,000 over the life of a 30-year loan.....
- Jul 20, 2009 5:22 pm
- Finding the right neighborhood
- Picking a neighborhood that fits your lifestyle and desires is an important part of the homebuying process......
- Jul 16, 2009 9:00 am
- Safety tips for home sellers
- If you're selling your house, there are some safety tips you should be aware of to keep yourself and others safe during the process.....
- Jul 14, 2009 9:00 am
- All real estate is local
- Is it a seller's market or a buyer's market? Be careful where you get your information to answer that question .....
- Jun 23, 2009 9:00 am
- Texas has 5 of country's top 10 metros
- Five of the nation's top 10 metropolitan areas are in Texas.....
- Jun 23, 2009 9:00 am
- Economic press bullish on Lone Star State
- Forbes named Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and McAllen in its Best 10 Cities for Economic Recovery......
- Jun 23, 2009 9:00 am
- Texas REALTORS push pro-homeowner agenda through 81st session
- When the gavel fell June 1 on the 81st Texas Legislature, Texas homeowners were better off.....
- Jun 22, 2009 9:00 am
- Landlord in the making?
- Are you considering buying an investment home as a rental property? This may be a good time to start .....
- May 27, 2009 9:00 am
- You can help market your home
- Most REALTORS will tell you that marketing is one of the keys to a successful home sale. .....
- May 27, 2009 9:00 am
- Truly affordable housing
- Many buyers make a common mistake when purchasing a home by trying to buy too much house.....
- Feb 20, 2009 8:00 am
- Eight thousand reasons to buy your first home
- If you've been paying attention to the recent "stimulus" activities in Washington, you already get the reference to 8,000 reasons in the headline above. It's really only one reason, but it could be worth $8,000 to you.....
- Dec 19, 2008 8:00 am
- Twelve tips to sell your home
- There are few things more frustrating to a seller than a home that sits on the market. It's stressful to keep a house in showing condition, and not selling can cost you lots of money.....
- Nov 14, 2008 8:00 am
- Closing costs
- Everyone knows that in most cases you'll need at least a small down payment to purchase a home.....
- Oct 13, 2008 9:00 am
- Home warranties
- After you buy an existing home, let's face it - the last thing you want to worry about is a broken big-ticket item like the air conditioner or oven.....
- Sep 16, 2008 9:00 am
- The next level of clean
- Aside from the necessary intrusions, the most inconvenient aspect of having your house on the market may well be keeping the house in showing condition.....
- Sep 3, 2008 9:00 am
- Be ready to buy
- If you find what you're looking for in a home, you should be prepared to make an offer quickly.....
- Aug 26, 2008 9:00 am
- Can this be fixed?
- You've heard it 1000 times; don't ever buy a home without getting a home inspection.....
- Aug 18, 2008 9:00 am
- What does the recently passed housing bill mean for you?
- This month on our "Inside Texas Real Estate" podcast you can learn how the Housing and Economic Recovery Act helps first-time homebuyers and homeowners struggling to afford their mortgages.....
- Aug 6, 2008 9:00 am
- Don't be deceived by numbers
- There's a common statistic in the real estate world called Days on Market, or DOM. Some people believe a property that has been on the market for a while must have serious problems, but this is not necessarily the case.....
- Aug 4, 2008 9:00 am
- Restricted access
- If you're selling your home and you require advanced notice, ask your agent to put the restriction and reason in the private remarks section of MLS.....
- Jul 16, 2008 9:00 am
- Disappear
- When your house is on the market, it's important to be flexible with your showing times. Part of that flexibility is having the capacity to .....
- Jul 10, 2008 9:00 am
- Understanding the lingo - points
- Points is a common word you'll hear when you're in the process of buying a home or acquiring financing. But what does it mean? .....
- Jun 25, 2008 9:00 am
- Don't outsmart yourself
- Are you one of the people who is trying to "time the market" and wait for home prices to go down before you make a purchase? Doing so may not be as wise as you think......
- Jun 24, 2008 9:00 am
- Any time's a good time
- "Now's not the best time ... can we set something up for later?" These are words that a buyer and his agent do not want to hear when they're out looking for a property.....
- Jun 12, 2008 9:00 am
- What not to do
- You'll be given all kinds of advice and pointers about what you should do and how you should do it, but there are things you shouldn't do that are equally important......
- Jun 4, 2008 9:00 am
- Selling a vacant house
- So you've accepted your new job and have moved on to your new life in a different city.....
- May 29, 2008 9:00 am
- Not just the house
- After you've made the decision to buy a home, it pays to prioritize your needs and wants.....
- May 21, 2008 9:00 am
- Dealing with lowball offers
- When your home is on the market, a prospective buyer may come at you with a lowball offer.....
- May 16, 2008 9:00 am
- Maximizing your exposure
- Exposure is the key to selling fast and getting top dollar. The more people who see your home, the sooner you will find a willing buyer.....
- May 13, 2008 9:00 am
- Different kinds of real estate Web sites
- From the way consumers acquire information about properties and neighborhoods to the way agents market themselves and their listings, real estate, like so many other industries, has been fundamentally altered by the Internet......
- May 8, 2008 9:00 am
- Como pagar su préstamo más rápidamente
- Una respuesta inmediata seria reestructurar su préstamo de un plazo de 30 años a uno de 15.....
- Apr 22, 2008 9:00 am
- Fresh paint can make a difference
- There are many factors that can affect the sale of your home. Many of these, like interest rates, number of buyers, and amount of competing inventory, are simply out of your control. There are, however, things that you.....
- Apr 29, 2008 9:00 am
- After the inspection
- You're serious about buying this house; in fact, you've already put down earnest money, the option fee, and even gotten an inspection.....
- Apr 24, 2008 9:00 am
- Think about the future
- Is this a starter house or one that you plan to stay in.....
- Apr 22, 2008 9:00 am
- Internet presence
- There's so much information on the Internet. Literally thousands of real estate sites are out there.....
- Apr 9, 2008 9:00 am
- Beware of informed buyers
- If you are looking to sell your home, it is not in your best interest to pick a price slightly higher than your house is worth.....
- Apr 15, 2008 9:00 am
- Final walk-through
- Closing is just days away! You're about to make a huge investment and you've been running around town taking care of business......
- Apr 10, 2008 9:00 am
- Casa o Apartamento. ¿Qué es mejor para usted?
- Muchas personas cuando deciden comprar una vivienda, la primera imagen que les viene a la mente es una casa, con un bello jardín, tal vez bordeado de una linda cerca de madera y con un bonito patio.....
- Apr 10, 2008 9:00 am
- Protéjase al vender su casa
- A partir del primero de enero del 2008, toda persona interesada en solicitar una licencia de agente de bienes raíces en Texas, como vendedor o como corredor, ahora debe proveer sus huellas digitales para un chequeo del FBI sobre antecedentes criminales.....
- Apr 9, 2008 9:00 am
- Myths about homeownership
- Many consumers believe that they can't qualify for a home loan because of a variety of reasons, including spotty credit and no money for a downpayment.....
- Apr 9, 2008 9:00 am
- Entice buyers with extras
- If you're putting your home on the market, or if it has been on the market for a while without solid offers, you may consider including some appliances, furniture, or other extras in the asking price.....
- Apr 8, 2008 9:00 am
- El mes de la igualdad en la vivienda
- Anualmente Texas se une a al resto de la nación para celebrar el mes de la igualdad en la vivienda.....
- Apr 1, 2008 9:00 am
- Don't forget the trees
- It's common to consider the kitchen, bathroom, living space, and other indoor amenities, but don't forget the outside, especially the trees.....
- Apr 1, 2008 9:00 am
- The tax factor
- You might consider consulting with a tax adviser regarding the sale's impact on your federal tax return.....
- Mar 24, 2008 9:00 am
- Are discount points right for me?
- Many decisions go into that final mortgage contract, and one involves purchasing discount points.....
- Mar 24, 2008 9:00 am
- Landscaping counts
- When you're selling your house, you obviously want it to stand out.....
- Mar 19, 2008 9:00 am
- Understanding the lingo - option fee and option period
- Many times, when an offer is made on a residential property in Texas, the prospective buyer will cut two checks: one for the option fee, another for the earnest money.....
- Mar 19, 2008 9:00 am
- Coming to your senses
- The more you do to prepare your home for market, the more money you can expect to pocket at the closing table.....
- Mar 12, 2008 9:00 am
- Get your free credit report
- If you are thinking about buying a home, it is a good idea to find out what your credit report says before applying for the loan.....
- Mar 12, 2008 9:00 am
- Spend some time in your kitchen
- The kitchen could be the most important room in a house......
- Mar 3, 2008 8:00 am
- Learn about loans
- There are many kinds of loans; the one that makes the most sense for you depends on your current situation and your plans for the future.....
- Mar 3, 2008 8:00 am
- Moving out
- If you are selling your home, create a moving checklist to ensure a smooth transition from one property to the next......
- Feb 19, 2008 8:00 am
- You may need to stay put
- Changing jobs in the midst of the process may not have a significant affect on your ability to qualify for a mortgage loan.....
- Feb 19, 2008 8:00 am
- From seller to buyer
- Although your property could sell in a couple of days, the real dilemma you may face is finding your next home......
- Feb 15, 2008 8:00 am
- Understanding the lingo - escrow
- During the process of buying your home, you'll hear the word escrow thrown around. It's easy to get confused because the term can refer to different things that occur at different times.....
- Feb 15, 2008 8:00 am
- Protect yourself
- While it's certainly not common, there are reports of sellers' possessions disappearing during a showing.....
- Feb 5, 2008 8:00 am
- Take an impromptu visit
- When you begin narrowing your selection or you find that you've fallen head-over-heels in love with a certain house.....
"I thought long and hard on what we could say to someone who hasn't met Linda. Why should you go with her? Why should you call her? This is a big decision. Lake Kiowa is a special place and she can help you make the right decision.... if you listen to her."
-- D.& L K.
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