Looking to Relocate To Texas?

Houston, Texas and its surrounding area has seen a slight decline in sales and home prices but compared to other cities across the country our great town of Houston is doing well.  There are lots of places to visit such as the Space Center, The Aquarium both in downtown Houston, and Kemah. The Houston Zoo. There is also Moody Gardens in Galveston and many other spectacular eating places. Houston... [Read more]

Learning Happens Daily – Laws Regarding Contractors/Remodelers

The weather in 2008 was hard on people and their homes all over our great Country from hurricane Ike, to deadly tornado’s and ice/snow storms.  Even if you were lucky enough notto  have to endure any of these treacherous storms you most likely new someone that was dealing with it. In trying to help a friend I learned something new today regarding remodeling projects and wanted to pass... [Read more]

Are you ready to buy, or waiting out the recession?

I would love it if you all would please post on my website your thoughts on the economic conditions so that I and others can have your input in regards to purchasing homes while the economy is in a recession. In this real estate market there are positives and negatives regarding buying or selling a home. On the good side first-time home buyers have the same advantage they have always had, which... [Read more]

Saving for the Future, A Home, College, Retirement

With the woes of the economy it is more important now than ever before that you are controlling your debt and saving for your goals whether it be a home, a car, or your childrens college fund.  With the end of the year approaching now is the time to sit down and do a review of your finances and spending habits and work on how to achieve your goals for 2009 and forward.  Setting a family budget... [Read more]

Adjusting to our Changing Economy during a recession

Have you felt the strain from the direction our Economy is heading? Your not alone, many Americans are tightening spending habits and preparing for the Recession our Country is looks to be in or heading into.  According to Economist-Americans have been in a recession since Spring, and I am in agreeance.  So what is the time frame to move out of this recession?  Most Economist are anticipating that... [Read more]

Federal Rate Cut felt Globally

How do you think that the USA will react over the Federal Reserve cutting the rates by 0.5 percent to its all time lowest level of 1.5 percent in over four years. This drop is an attempt to try and improve the lending that keeps the U.S. economy moving forward. Bank of America, Wells Fargo and other banks cut their prime rate by half a point to 4.5 percent, also the lowest in more than four years,... [Read more]

Have you heard about the upcoming new Bill that offers a Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers?

The government has submitted a new program which offers $7,500 tax credit for first-time home buyers. While this is one of the most talked about measures in the upcoming new bill, it is also the most confusing. Simply, the government has created a monetary incentive, a tax credit for first-time home buyers, as a tool to stimulate the housing market. The tax credit will be 10% of the purchase price... [Read more]