Category Archives: Reat estate

Kill Fannie and Freddie? Maybe not so fast…

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!

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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Is housing demand in Texas still hot? |

The Texas real estate market still seems to be on fire. The link below is a reblog of a more extensive article from the Texas Association of Realtors member blog Is housing demand in Texas still hot? |. In a … Continue reading

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Is Houston’s Booming Real Estate Market a “Bubble” that could burst?

The real estate market has improved substantially pretty much everywhere across the country in the last year.  This has been especially true here in Houston.  The Houston market has been on fire.  This has led some speculation that a “bubble” … Continue reading

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What Exactly IS a Reverse Mortgage?

You’ve probably seen one of the many commercials on television where an actor of a “certain age”, most likely popular during the target audiences “formative” years, is touting a reverse mortgage. Revere Mortgage TV Spot What exactly is a reverse … Continue reading

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Why You Should Buy a House Now | Money Talks News

This is an excellent article from “Money Talks News” about why NOW is the time to buy or sell a home.  It’s got some really great advice on why it is a great time, and tips about the homework that … Continue reading

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Thinking About Buying a Home? Why You Should Do It Now!

Everything moves in cycles. The seasons. The phases of the moon. The planets.  The Mortgage Interest rates. The Real Estate market. The mortgage interest rates and real estate market are two cycles that any potential homeowner should pay particular attention … Continue reading

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Booming Job Market / Affordable Housing Market

One of the greatest cities in the US and a city that is gaining a lot of momentum in recent times is the metropolitan city of Houston. With both a booming job market and an abundance of affordable housing, Houston … Continue reading

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New Year, banner year?

There have been a lot of news stories in the past few weeks about the Houston Real Estate market.  Every single one of these reports have been highly positive! This is a recent article from the Houston Business Journal regarding … Continue reading

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Can I Say It Without Jinxing It??

OK. I’m going to say it. SELLER’S MARKET!! A market is usually considered a “seller’s” market when inventory supply is six months or less. The current Houston inventory has been below six months supply since last December. After three long … Continue reading

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