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Thursday, June 19th, 2008Satisfied customers. Isn’t that what it is all about ? For me, that is the only thing that matters. Satisfied customers.
And it seems to me that satisfied customers aren’t those that got their agent to list their property for what they thought it was worth, or what their home was worth to them. The satisfied […]
College Station Texas Home Loans - The Importance of getting pre-qualified.
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008What is pre-qualification ? Why do I need to be pre-qualified to buy ? How does this help the loan process along ?
It is really very simple, and will make buying your next home easier. There are lots of homes for sale right now in College Station, and the summer is the busiest time of […]
NAR - Home Sales May Rise Modestly before Broader Upturn in Second Half of 2008
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008RISMEDIA, June 10, 2008-A modest gain in the level of home sales is possible over the next couple months, and an improvement is forecast for the second half of this year as more buyers are able to access affordable mortgages, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
The Pending Home Sales Index,* […]
Builders to Congress - Home Buyer Tax Credit Key to Reviving Housing
Monday, June 9th, 2008RISMEDIA, June 9, 2008-The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on Congress to create a temporary home buyer tax credit along with other important tax measures to boost the faltering housing market and economy.
“House prices and inventories obviously are central to the outlook for the economy and the financial markets,” Joe Robson, first vice […]
How Fuel Prices Affect the Moving Process
Thursday, June 5th, 2008By Fayette Wester
RISMEDIA, June 4, 2008-Every American is affected by the rise in fuel costs, not only for their own daily commute, but also indirectly as the cost of consumable goods and food rise incrementally to adjust for transportation expenses.
Members of the trucking and moving industries are feeling the pain of fuel increases most keenly. […]
3 Tips to Help Lower Your Property Assessment
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008By Marshall Loeb
RISMEDIA, June 3, 2008-(MCT)-While the downturn in the real estate market has likely taken its toll on your home’s value, it is unlikely that your tax assessment has gone down. During the boom, as your home gained in value, it made sense that your assessment would increase. Now that it doesn’t make sense […]
Covering All Ground - Why Home Inspections Are No Longer Optional
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008By Kayla O’Brien
RISMEDIA, June 3, 2008-What has been the most timeless, trend-proof method of client retention through the ups and downs of the real estate market? Most real estate professionals would say that it’s good service, and as a moving target for agents in today’s marketplace, average is no longer acceptable. Consumers are now accustomed […]
What Exactly Is Generation Y Looking for in a Home?
Friday, May 30th, 2008By Stacy Downs
RISMEDIA, May 30, 2008-(MCT)-Generation Y is growing up fast. The average age of a first-time home buyer is 26, three years younger than for Gen X or baby-boomer buyers. So what’s up with that?
Sure, favorable rates and terms make buying a house easier for young people these days, but the trend may be […]
New-Home Sales up in April
Thursday, May 29th, 2008RISMEDIA, May 29, 2008-Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 3.3% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 526,000 units, the U.S. Commerce Department reported this week. However, this gain reflected downward revisions to sales numbers reported for each of the previous three months, including a particularly large revision for March.
“The fact that […]
Mortgage Applications Drop as Refi Activity Decreases
Thursday, May 29th, 2008RISMEDIA, May 29, 2008-The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 23, 2008. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, was 593.3, a decrease of 4.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis from 621.6 one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased […]
VA Loans Revisited: Unaffected by Fannie & Freddie
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008By Jason Kotar
RISMEDIA, May 27, 2008-With all of the changes and restrictions that have been introduced by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Mortgage Insurance companies, the one type of loan program that has not been affected is VA loans. As a matter of fact, VA loans now, with few exceptions, are THE 100-percent financing […]
The ‘Keys’ to Stability in Today’s Market
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008RISMEDIA, May 28, 2008-Fannie Mae recently announced its Keys to Recovery initiatives, which is a part of the organization’s efforts to prevent foreclosures, support counseling efforts, and provide market stability in the wake of the housing and mortgage market downturn.
The initiatives are geared toward helping struggling borrowers stay in their homes, assisting prospective home buyers […]
Innovation and Opportunity Equal Success
Monday, May 26th, 2008By Paige Tepping
RISMEDIA, May 26, 2008-For more than 35 years, American Home Shield (AHS) has been providing home warranties to people across the country.
While owning a home has not changed much since the birth of AHS, homeowner demands upon service providers have become more complex and specific. AHS addresses continually changing customer needs by proactively […]
Vacation for Less This Summer
Monday, May 26th, 2008By Marshall Loeb
RISMEDIA, May 26, 2008-(MCT)-As Memorial Day kicks off the summer vacation season, are you wanting to go on a vacation this summer but not sure you can afford it? Sure, gas and food prices are high, but it’s still possible to get away.
B-CS economy down in March, says Ingham
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008B-CS economy down in March, says Ingham
May 18, 2008
The local economy slipped in March, falling to an index rating of 123.7 from February’s rating of 124, according to Amarillo economist Karr Ingham. Inflation-adjusted retail sales, as indicated by sales tax rebates to the area, were up 7.6 percent for the first quarter, compared with the […]
Home Sales, Prices to Pick Up In Second Half of 2008, Says NAR Chief Economist
Monday, May 19th, 2008RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-Home sales and prices throughout most of the country are poised for improvement in the second half of 2008, and the recovery will vary by market, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors® said during NAR’s Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. More than 9,000 Realtors and guests attended […]
The Power of Pricing
Monday, May 19th, 2008Op-ed by Howard Brinton
RISMEDIA, May 19, 2008-The other day, a young, female Realtor shared a story with me about one of her previous listings. An “empty nest” couple decided to downsize and were putting their beloved family home on the market.
Despite the advice and admonishment of the Realtor, they insisted on following their beliefs about […]
4 Must-Know Mortgage Guideline Changes
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008RISMEDIA, May 13, 2008-Fannie Mae recently announced four key initiatives that will have a huge positive impact for home owners and buyers. “When Fannie Mae changes their policies and procedures, it has a wide-spread impact on homeowners,” said Gibran Nicholas, Chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that certifies mortgage bankers and brokers. “This is […]
More than a Matter of Convenience - The Importance of Home Warranties
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008By Kayla O’Brien
RISMEDIA, May 13, 2008-What is it that today’s home buyers and sellers want most? Is it convenience? A smooth transaction? A home that fits their budget? With all the talk about today’s market, it’s no wonder that smart Realtors have concluded the obvious-consumers want it all. And why shouldn’t they have it? These […]
Growth opportunities in Bryan-College Station
Monday, May 12th, 2008April 3, 2008
College Station Economic Development Director David Gwin said Harvey Road, the University Drive corridor, Rock Prairie Road, William D. Fitch Parkway and Texas Avenue are the city’s choice spots for commercial development. A culmination of high traffic counts on Harvey Road, University Drive and Texas Avenue, and demographics on the south end of […]