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Question:
My home has been on the market for six months, with NO offers!!! Any suggestions?
Answer:
Of course, part of the reason could be the overall market.  But, please set a meeting with your listing agent.  Go over the comps with your agent and if possible view some of your competition’s homes.  By doing this exercise you [...]

Posted on August 18, 2010 at 12:40 am by David Taylor · Permalink · 62 Comments
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What is a VA loan????

There are many lending options available to someone looking to purchase a home. If you are a member of the military one of the options includes a VA loan. The VA Loan became known in 1944 through the original Servicemen’s Readjustment Act also known as the GI Bill of Rights. The GI Bill was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and provided veterans with a federally guaranteed home with no down payment. This feature was designed to provide housing and assistance for veterans and their families, and the dream of owning a home became a reality for many families. The GI Bill contributed more than any other program in history to the welfare of veterans and their families, and to the growth of the nation’s economy.

Green Homes in Lake Conroe and Houston

Green is the new everything today. The new awareness about the environment is painting the world green. Everything from the grocery bag, household cleaners, cosmetics, to cars is green and organic. When your grocery has a green house why shouldn’t you have a green home? As good as the concept sounds, the process of establishing a green home or making your home eco friendly is painstaking and often expensive. But hey, we are addressing loyal, responsible eco-citizenry here; those among us who are particular that the roof over their head causes least or no damage to the environment.

What is a Short Sale in Real Estate???

The real estate market has over the years, evolved several mechanisms for the purchase and sale of houses/properties. In the process of buying or selling a home or a property, the roles of the realtors, the buyers and the sellers are clearly marked; and as far as possible, the roles are maintained in the same manner. Short sale of a property is one such mechanism to overcome financial disruptions. Short sale is defined as the sale that takes place, when a property is sold at a price that is lesser than the amount owed to its mortgage. The sale can happen only if the lenders of the project also approve of the sale. Let us now proceed to understand the concept of this short sale with an example.