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...
by Norman | Nov 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
Courtesy: Scott Medsger – Hometrust Loans As expected, the extension of the tax credit for first time homebuyers passed both the House and Senate and now awaits the Presidents signature. For First Time Homebuyers, or those that have not owned a home in the...
by Norman | Nov 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
Courtesy: Scott Medsger – Hometrust Mtg. The Jobs Report Friday revealed continuing losses in employment. The Labor Dept reported 190,000 job losses for October bringing the unemployment rate to 10.2% – the highest since 1983 – and the...
by Norman | Nov 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
Post your Thoughts about the Healthcare Reform Bill – Can our economy support this? Will it help you? Where do you get your insurance now – company, private, Medicare? Who foots the bill for the reform? Post your thoughts / answers below!
by Norman | Nov 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
1. Get a home energy audit Do you know the R-value of the insulation in your walls, or attic or the air exchange rate for your home? If not, it’s time for a home energy audit. Investing a few bucks in this service has the potential to net huge energy and...
by Norman | Nov 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
The US House approved the broadest overhaul of US health care in four decades. 12 hours of bitter debate finalized with a 220-215 vote in favor of the bill, which amounts to a 10-year, trillion-dollar plan to extend health coverage to some 36 million Americans who...
