Category Archives: 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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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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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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Got poltergeists? Maybe you just need to do some home maintenance.

Posted on October 28, 2013 by leehudman

Halloween Home Maintenance: Spooky Sounds and Strange Smells Are you haunted by strange noises and weird odors? With the proper maintenance, you’ve got more than a ghost of a chance to rest easy. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like … Continue reading →

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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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Tighter Rules Will Make It Harder to Get a Reverse Mortgage – NYTimes.com

Posted on September 17, 2013 by leehudman

This is an update to a previous post that I wrote about Reverse Mortgages. The rules for reverse mortgages are about to change.  If you are 62 or over, and have been considering a reverse mortgage, then this article is … Continue reading →

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