by Norman | Dec 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
A new study at the University of Houston Center for Public Policy (CPP) researched foreclosures in Houston and pin-pointed those areas, giving us a map of any troubled areas within the city. The National Science Foundation awarded nearly $200K or the “Houston...
by Norman | Dec 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
OK – This has nothing to do with Real Estate or the markets in Houston, Friendswood, League City, Kemah, Clear Lake, The Heights, The Woodlands, etc., but…. if you want your website to increase its SEO, place a link from your website to this one ...
by Norman | Nov 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Friendswood, Texas continues to be “The Place to Live”. Named several years in the top 100 places to live in the U.S. by Money Magazine (2009 rank: 32), Folks continue to demand Friendswood because of the extraordinary school district, trees, lot sizes,...
by Norman | Nov 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
Houston’s real estate market today presents some very unique opportunities……and some problems, but if you were able to read the market you’re probably doing just fine. Foreclosures, short sales and high inventories are just some of the...
by Norman | Nov 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
For only $3.3 million, you can be a part of the Twilight trilogy. The Vancouver home was featured in New Moon, the second in the trilogy series and is located on Stephens Drive. The real estate agent says the five-bedroom, four-bath home is just recently listed for...
by Norman | Nov 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
“Housing Counselors” received more than $400,000,000.00 in federal funds to help against the mortgage crisis. Those counselors help troubled homeowners avoid foreclosure and lower their monthly payments. Borrowers facing foreclosure are 62% more likely to...
by Norman | Nov 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
Most states continued to find strengthening home sales in the third quarter of 2009 with prices stabilizing in many cities, according to NAR ( National Association of Realtors). Increased sales over the second qtr in 45 states and the District of Columbia with some...
by Norman | Nov 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
Foreclosure filings were down 3% in October, the third consecutive month-over-month dip, according to RealtyTrac, the online seller of foreclosed homes. To be sure, foreclosure rates are still elevated from a year ago: They’re up 18% compared with October 2008....
by Norman | Nov 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Giving troubled borrowers yet another way to avoid foreclosure, Fannie Mae said on Thursday it would allow eligible homeowners to rent their own homes. The Deed-for-Lease program allows homeowners to transfer the deed back to their...
by Norman | Nov 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
Filed Under: Top 10 Real Estate Lists If you are a commercial investor, 2009 hasn’t been your favorite year. The marketplace is tough, the property values are down and rents are atrocious. But there is good news for some of the markets out there. Ooffice space...
