Senate Nears Deal on Keeping Tax Credit for Home Buyers
The Senate's top Democrat and top Republican each voiced support on Wednesday for extension of a soon-to-expire $8,000 tax credit for home buyers, but leftunclear when the chamber would act. Full Story
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Promotion Announced for Woodlands New Homebuyers
The Woodlands will be offering buyers of selected new homes in the community a $2,000 MasterCard and membership to the YMCA or Canongate Golf Club if they purchase between Oct. 31 to Dec. 31, 2009 and close by Feb. 28, 2010. Full Story
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Does your home have style?
Improving your home to sell
Not sure how to make that happen? Add some color to it! Every homeowner will take on painting and decorating projects to improve their home at one time or another. Full Story
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Credit Scoring
Dealing with Challenges
Typically, a person with a low credit score is in this position because they lack structure in his or her life. There are, of course, cases where unplanned health or employment complications are to blame, but for the most part, these are individuals Full Story
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New Stimulus Bill and Homeowners
Take Advantage of New Opportunities...
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law HR 1, The American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009, a $789 billion economic stimulus bill – more than 700 pages of legislation that directly affect our industry! Full Story
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Should You Buy a Home in Today's Market?
The answer is, almost always yes, except…..
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The Art of Staging Your Home
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The Millbend Loop - 'The Heights' of The Woodlands
Neighborhood lures those that will endure remodeling to be nearer the action.
The old saying, 'Location Location Location' becomes very clear when considering the greatest perks of The Woodlands. Full Story
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New Building in Development in Waterway Square
The new building’s completion is expected for summer of 2009
New construction will begin in Waterway Square in The Woodlands with a new nine story, 216,000 sq.ft., Class A multi tenant office building. Full Story
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Should you protest your Property Taxes?
Ways to guarantee to pay only what you owe
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New Development in Sterling Ridge The Woodlands
Sterling Ridge will have a new neighborhood in the near future
Homebuilders are purchasing lots in a new 400 acre neighborhood that will be in development in West Sterling Ridge... Full Story
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Deciding How Much House You Can Afford
Don't Get Into a House that Will Financially Kill You in the Future
Before you start house hunting, you need to determine how much house you can afford, which will entail getting either prequalified or preapproved for a home loan. Full Story
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Understanding the Buyer
What the Seller Controls
It’s important to note that there are numerous other factors that influence a buyer, and you need to understand these consumer trends when you enter the sellers’ market. Full Story
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Masonry Award presented for work in East Shore
The firm recently won the Landscape Project of the Year Award.
The Masonry Award was presented to Hogatt LP for their work in East Shore... Full Story
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Houston, Texas: home sales are heating up
Year-to-date sales are about 4.2 percent over 2004's pace, according to the MLS.
According to the Houston Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 6,681 properties changed hands in April—a 4.7 percent increase over April 2007. Full Story
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East Shore architecture, contractor receives national award
The firm won the award for construction of the stone entryway.
Hogatt LP, masonry contractor for several unique architectural features in The Woodlands' lakefront urban community of East Shore, has garnered the Landscape Project of the Year Award presented by Masonry Construction Magazine. Full Story
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What is Corporate Housing?
8 Reasons why this may be the right fit for you
corporate housing is known by many names, including temporary housing or short-term stay and can be a service needed by almost anyone for a number of reasons: Full Story
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New Home Sales in The Woodlands' New Village of Creekside Park Report
New home sales in The Woodlands' newest village, Creekside Park, hit 104 this week
The new village officially opened to the public on October 20 when a Showcase of Homes highlighting the new neighborhoods of Wilde Creek and Paloma Trail began, attracting thousands of people to the new village... Full Story
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20 Things That can Alter the Value of your Home
10 Features That Add Value and !0 Features That may Reduce Value
An Updated Kitchen, Modern Bathroom and a Master suite are the main things a Buyer is looking for; but if something needs fixing..fix it! Full Story
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