by Norman | Nov 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
Houston Market Rankings in MLS by Company Category: Single Family, Townhouse/Condo, Lots, Multi-Family, Country Homes/Acreage, Mid/Hi-Rise Condo Nov.-09-2009 Current Active Listings – All Areas Rank Company Name # of Listings Volume Average % Total 1 Prudential...
by Norman | Nov 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
A consumer group has called for a legislative investigation of Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, the state’s largest windstorm insurer. The group is claiming that poorly trained adjusters underpaid, under-assessed and delayed claims after Hurricane Ike in...
by Norman | Nov 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
According to a nationwide forecast by IHS Global Insight, four major Texas metros will be among the first in the nation to recover from the recession. San Antonio and Austin are expected to bounce back to pre-recession job levels sometime next year, predicts the...
by Norman | Nov 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
The 2009-2010 IRS Tax Credit for home buyers was extended and expanded in November. The new expiration date is April 30, 2010 and the tax credit now includes current homeowners, not just First-Time homebuyers and income limits were expanded to $225,000. With new...
by Norman | Nov 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
As has been the case all year long, mortgage rates remain low – hovering the 5% mark. The tax credit extension, although the long term effects may be adverse, should help housing going into the first quarter of 2010. Coupled with low interest rates, many...