Category Archives: buying a home

Are Home Buyers Being Priced Out of the Market?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by leehudman

    Are home buyers being priced out of the market? The answer to this question depends a lot on where you live. All real estate is local. In many markets, homes have seen a 10+% increase in value in … Continue reading →

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3 Trends that Could Influence Housing Inventory in 2014.

Posted on February 24, 2014 by leehudman

Inventory, or rather lack thereof, has been a big issue in many markets across the country. This has been especially true in Houston as well, where inventory is at historic lows. Here is a great article about what we might … Continue reading →

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I Can Haz Real Estate? The home buying process in Memes!

Posted on February 18, 2014 by leehudman

How to Buy a House – As Told by Real Estate Memes

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Houston home sales break all-time record: 2013 was beyond a good year – CultureMap Houston

Posted on January 21, 2014 by leehudman

This great article from “CultureMap Houston”  is good news and bad news. Houston home sales break all-time record: 2013 was beyond a good year – CultureMap Houston. The good news is that homes sales – and prices – in Houston … Continue reading →

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Want Your Mortgage Approved? Might Want to Skip Chase, Try SunTrust | Money Talks News + My two-cents worth.

Posted on November 28, 2013 by leehudman

If you are currently in the market for a mortgage, then you might find this article from MoneyTalksNews about the rates of mortgage rejections from various mortgage lenders very interesting. Want Your Mortgage Approved? Might Want to Skip Chase, Try … Continue reading →

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25 Hottest Houston Neighborhoods | Houstonia Magazine

Posted on October 28, 2013 by leehudman

From the far suburban cookie cutter neighborhoods, to the “bohemian” Montrose area, there is something for all tastes. 25 Hottest Neighborhoods (Page 1) | Houstonia Magazine.

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This Tip Could Save You $50,000 on Your Next Mortgage | Money Talks News

Posted on October 28, 2013 by leehudman

If you are considering purchasing a home, then, like most people, you will need to get a mortgage.  Before you apply, you should do your homework to make sure that you get the best interest rate possible.  A lower interest … Continue reading →

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Statement From NAR President Gary Thomas on Qualified Residential Mortgage Rule | realtor.org

Posted on August 28, 2013 by leehudman

Good news for home buyers. Statement From NAR President Gary Thomas on Qualified Residential Mortgage Rule | realtor.org.

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Kill Fannie and Freddie? Maybe not so fast…

Posted on August 18, 2013 by leehudman

I read this article recently, and thought that some of my readers might find it interesting. Aug 16, 2013 by Kenneth R. Harney – The Washington Post WASHINGTON — You may have seen two sets of news reports last week … Continue reading →

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My Personal Real Estate Search App is Now Available!

Posted on August 9, 2013 by leehudman

My personal real estate search app is now available for your smart phone or tablet.  The app allows you to search the local property listings and contact me directly to let me know that you are interested in seeing the … Continue reading →

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