News
January 11, 2012
Winter’s chill gives edge to house hunters
Among the many possible winter activities, house hunting may not be the first thing that comes to mind.
"People focus on the holidays," says Julie Reynolds, vice president at Realtor.com, the official website of the National Association of Realtors. "In November, December and January — even...
May 31, 2011
America’s Coolest Houses
Today's housing market poses challenges but for the adventurous buyer there are many houses whose unique appeal can prove to be their own reward. Karrie Jacobs explains:
Houses are generally private places. (No trespassing, please!) Some of America’s coolest houses, however, let you peek behind...
April 29, 2011
A Texas Log Cabin for $4 Million
Seldom is a home called a work of art, but in Canton Texas someone has created just that. An adventurous soul has built what some might consider a dream home. This three story home comes complete with 9,800 square feet of covered porches. The sweet smell of cedar is ever present to whisk you from...
April 22, 2011
Paint Your House for a Free Mortgage
A challenging economy often brings the bargain hunter out inside all of us. But few bargains compare to having your mortgage paid every month at the simple cost of a paint job. A start-up website is offering interested homeowners across the county an opportunity to do just that. The only catch is that...
March 24, 2011
Rents Could Rise 10% in Some Cities
Now more than ever is the time to buy a new home. With an improving economy, mortgage rates at historic lows, and prices depressed, a savvy buyer can find excellent deals in today's real estate market. A new sign that it may be time to stop renting and start buying is the latest data from Rent.com...
March 16, 2011
Million-Dollar Homes Sales Rise Nearly 20%
The rich are buying real estate. After four years of declines, sales of million plus properties rose nearly 20% last year. Buoyed in part by stock prices which have nearly doubled since their 2009 lows the wealthy are shopping for new homes at a feverish pace. Getting a mortgage for these expensive...
February 28, 2011
TSPS Launches New Social Media Sites!
The Texas Society of Professional Land Surveyors has launched a new facebook page. The new page offers photos of surveying events around the state of Texas and the latest surveying news, including upcoming surveying seminars, and legislative news. Check out the discussion board for the latest information...
February 10, 2011
10 Major Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid
Owning a home is often identified with the American Dream. But securing a mortgage is no easy task. The process can be long, complex, and one of the most important financial decisions of a persons life. Being as informed as possible before starting your mortgage search is the key to avoiding costly...
January 18, 2011
The Most Expensive Celebrity Real Estate For Sale
Celebrities have expensive tastes and perhaps no purchase exemplifies their penchant for extravagance like the homes they buy. Many of the priciest homes include screening rooms, entertainment areas, elaborate gyms and state of the art security systems. This week we look at the over-the-top pads...
January 11, 2011
10 Resourceful Real Estate Tips for 2011
Historically speaking housing prices stabilize within five to seven years. By this measure the worst of the housing crisis should be behind us. Mortgage rates remain at historic lows and real estate prices have fallen to levels where attractive bargains are easy to find. For those interested...
