Category Archives: “houston real estate”

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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EastMontroseCool | Taking a walk on the cool side of Houston

Posted on November 20, 2013 by leehudman

Houston is a fairly young city, but contrary to popular belief, Houston does have history. Unfortunately, that history is slowly disappearing in many areas. A good example of this is in my own neighborhood – East Montrose.  East Montrose was … 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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Improving Your Homes Energy Efficiency

Posted on September 26, 2013 by leehudman

This is a great time of year to improve the energy efficiency of your home.  Cooler weather makes it a great time to get up into the attic, if needed, and to work around the exterior of your home as … 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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What a year so far in the Houston Real Estate market!

Posted on August 22, 2013 by leehudman

What a year so far!  2013 started off a little slow, then around March – BAM!  The local real estate market suddenly caught on fire.  In my 21+ years as a full-time Realtor, I’ve never seen anything like this.  Homes … Continue reading →

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What’s next for housing finance reform? – Houston Chronicle

Posted on August 9, 2013 by leehudman

This is an excellent article  from the Houston Chronicle about proposed reforms to the existing mortgage financing system in the United States. Though not every proposed reform will have a direct impact on consumers, initiatives in five key areas likely … Continue reading →

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