Houston is America’s most affordable housing market for middle class families compared to the nation’s 50 largest metro areas. Nonetheless, fewer than 50% of first-time home buyers in the Houston area can afford the median-priced home despite even though home prices may have decreased for the first time in nearly a year. Since the economic boom in the 50s and …
Tips for New Home Owners Moving into a newly built home is such an exciting time for any home buyer. You’ve put your stamp on it with all of the design choices and you’ve followed the building progress from day one. It also brings an entire litany of little tasks to remember after the move. That’s why we’ve created this …
Without a doubt the iconic American bird, the turkey, majorly influences all things Thanksgiving, right down to our tabletop décor. It’s a colorful history, nearly as old as the holiday itself. When Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving an official holiday back in 1863, English potters seized the opportunity to target the growing American market by producing turkey-themed dinner plates and platters. …
According to a new HomesUSA.com report, Houston – once again – led the state in new home sales in August! For the third straight month, Houston posted higher sales volumes than the Dallas-Fort Worth market. “The Houston new home sales market showed stability across the board and remains the state’s brightest star as the top new home sales market in …
According to Freddie Mac, long-term mortgage rates have continued to decline, which is good news for the real estate market! An article in the Houston Chronicle stated: Mortgage rates began rising significantly in September, bringing fears in the Houston market as the region’s sales fell 6 percent from the year before.
If you’re a first-time home buyer, the home buying process can be a little nerve-racking. We’ve come up with a few tips to help you navigate the whole process and save you money: Start saving early for a down payment: Although it’s common practice to put 20% down, many lenders now permit much less. In fact, there are programs out …
Think of all the items you replace regularly — your cellphone, lightbulbs and even your toothbrush. But when you move into a new home, how do you know when it’s time to replace your smoke alarm batteries, or even the alarms themselves? It’s easy to overlook, but the time to think about fire safety is now — before an emergency …
If you’re a new homeowner, it’s a wise idea to approach your landscaping and outdoor living space with a well thought out game plan. Here are some steps to follow for creating a yard that will serve as a welcome extension of your new Long Lake Ltd. home. Start by considering how you’ll use the space. While your home may …
You’ve been going back and forth and have finally made the decision that now is the right time to buy your first home! Your credit score is perfect, and you’ve saved up enough money for a down payment. Now it’s time to decide on the type of home you want. Do you want to buy an existing home or new …
