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Tips to Make a Smart Home Offer

Even in a down real estate market, homebuyers and sellers have more in common than they may initially think.

You make think that just because you're buying a home (and you want a good price) that the seller has to "lose" for you to "win."  This isn't necessarily the case.  At the end of the day (if you want the home), you want both sides to feel like they've won.

 

Tips on Investing in the Houston Real Estate Market Now

If you're looking for places to safe-guard your money, investing in real estate may be one of your best and safest options during this tumultuous market.

Owning one or more rental properties is a great way to make extra income.  However, you need to make sure that you have all the facts before you dive into the task of being a landlord.

 

Greater Houston Builders Association Economic Forecast Luncheon

At the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) in January, Mike Inselmann was the keynote speaker.  He had some excellent insights on the Houston housing market, focused specifically on new home sales.

Mike Inselmann spoke about the effects that the sub-prime mortgage industry has had on the new home market, both across the country and in Houston.  Some of the highlights from his speech include:

 

2008 Investing Trends Report

Neighborhoods buck national trends by showing continued appreciation

In an effort to provide a more in-depth look into the housing market in Houston, the 2008 Houston Real Estate Investing Trends report analyzed over 10,000 single family home sales in the Central Houston area since 2002.

 

Texas Economy - Growing Again

I recently read a great article from Tierre Grande about the Texas economy.  It had some great statistics about Texas' growth, including:

 

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