Featured Contributors
Danny Frank
Jason Gracey
TROY KELLEY
Lisa Boland
Cheryl Marchand
Ron Tarvin
Download the Point2 Homes Reader

Houston Real Estate Blogs

Lisa Boland
Is it a Buyers Market or a Sellers Market??? It is all about Supply and Demand. The number of homes currently on the market compared to how many homes sold last month or year in your market. If there are currently 10 homes for sale in your neighborhood ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLisa Boland
TROY KELLEY
The National Association of Realtors, in which I am a proud member of, reported that October home sales rose by 10.1 percent in October. NAR also reported that home inventory is at a 2.5 year low. If you must sell now, it is a good time while there is ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTROY KELLEY
TROY KELLEY
When a home owner is behind on payments and owes more on their property than the property is worth, the seller can ask the bank or lender for approval to do a short sale. The home owner should then hire a realtor who is experienced with short sales to ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTROY KELLEY
Lisa Boland
Recently, the U.S. Senate and House passed legislation that included an extension and expansion of the tax credit for homebuyers. President Obama signed the bill into law. Here are some of the key points... The $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit will ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLisa Boland
Lisa Boland
Houston Real Estate Market Enjoys Second Consecutive Month of Positive Sales Volume and Pricing in October Comparison to hurricane-battered market and 2009 homebuyer tax credit are factors HOUSTON — (November 19, 2009) — The lingering effects ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLisa Boland
Jason Gracey
It is not too early to begin thinking about beginning the home orchard or garden. The next orchard class being offered by the Urban Harvest is coming up on December 10. Registration is online at the http://www.urbanharvest.org/index.html . Gardening classes ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJason Gracey
Danny Frank
8 Easy Ways to Seal Air Leaks Around the House For what the typical family wastes every year on air leaks—about $350—you can plug energy-robbing gaps, start saving money, and enjoy a more comfortable home. Read Save Money With an Insulation ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDanny Frank
Danny Frank
(New!) Tax Credits for Solar Water Heaters A federal tax credit makes energy-efficient solar water heaters a more affordable and sustainable option for many homeowners. Read Tax Credits for Replacing Heating and Cooling Systems Upgrading to an energy-efficient ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDanny Frank
Danny Frank
By: Gil Rudawsky Published: September 16, 2009 Upgrading to a qualifying energy-efficient metal or asphalt roof can cut your cooling bill as well as knock off up to $1,500 from your tax bill. The roof of your house protects against more than rain. The ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDanny Frank
Jeffrey & Mona DiMuria
Lakeforest of Kelliwood, Katy (Harris County) - Announcing a price reduction on 2622 Morganfair Ln, a 6,254 sq. ft., 5 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $899,000 - Just Reduced!. Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byJeffrey & Mona DiMuria
Jason Gracey
What is the room that works the hardest to sell your home? Do you have an art niche in the Main Entry or a window seat/sitting room in the Master Bedroom; what about the pool with a spa that you enjoy all summer long? Naturally all of these features work ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJason Gracey
TROY KELLEY
From the National Association of Realtors: "Total state existing-home sales, including single-family and condo, increased 11.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.30 million units in the third quarter from 4.76 million units in the second quarter, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTROY KELLEY
Sharlotte Brown-Felix
Cabot Cove, Pearland - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 3504 Shasta Ct. on November 22 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:bySharlotte Brown-Felix
Jason Gracey
Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJason Gracey
Jason Gracey
Select from a wide array of gifts from Texas vendors in the 2009 GO TEXAN Holiday Gift Guide ! The collection includes fine artisan gifts, Texas University colors for the college football fan, and gifts suitable for your business partners and office. GO ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJason Gracey
Corey S. Ward
Post Wood, Spring - The single story at 22119 Falconwood Ln. has been sold. Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byCorey S. Ward
TROY KELLEY
If you are thinking of selling in the next 12 months, now is the time. Current inventory is low. But this will change. We are already seeing signs that seller confidence is increasing due to the recent new tax incentives to home buyers. Buyers have more ...  [Read More]
Posted:byTROY KELLEY
Danny Frank
You probably know many steps you can take to make your home more attractive to would-be buyers. Keep the yard mowed and edged , put a fresh coat of paint on the front door and you’ve started boosting its curb appeal. Inside the home, be diligent ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDanny Frank
Danny Frank
When you purchase a house, you’re not just buying land and a structure. Y ou're also choosing the community you’ll live in. Finding the right neighborhood for you is an important consideration. After all, many details of your daily life ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDanny Frank
Luz Wynne,  Graduate REALTOR® Institute. (GRI) (SMP)
Este network es agradable, divertido, si le gusta ir de compras y le gusta hacerlo online, unase a este nertwork y compre directamente de grandes nombres de firmas comerciales directamente con un descuento automatico . Es gratis y hasta puede ganar dinero ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLuz Wynne, Graduate REALTOR® Institute. (GRI) (SMP)
Jason Gracey
Canyon Village at Cypress Spring, Cypress - The 2 story at 20526 Benford Ridge LN has been sold. Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byJason Gracey
Jason Gracey
It has been a rough summer and fall for Houston yards, drought and finally some rain. The area lawns have been challenged to say the least. Now is a good time to work on the lawn if you are thinking about putting your home on the market or would just like ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJason Gracey
Luz Wynne,  Graduate REALTOR® Institute. (GRI) (SMP)
This article is a contribution to my Blog by Reynaldo Cintra of Mass Mutual What time is it now? Imagine a one handed clock. In October 9 th 2007, the S&P 500 Index reached the upper inflexion point at 1,565 levels. Let’s assume it was the peak ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLuz Wynne, Graduate REALTOR® Institute. (GRI) (SMP)
mary fox
I am working on an Allegro quilt designed by Terry Atkinson of Atkinson Designs. It is a traditional block quilt but sometimes the different directions of the material for each block can become confusing. I’ve now gotten all the blocks on the design ...  [Read More]
Posted:bymary fox
Jason Gracey
The Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, was signed into law on Nov. 6, 2009. The new law will extend the First Time Home Buyer Credit and expand the program to include current homeowners who have lived in their current homes at least five ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJason Gracey

Blog Posts In Houston

Areas A-Z