Dan and I first met Lisa Salinas-Gruver during our association with Coldwell Banker United. In 2006 and 2007, Lisa and I collaborated on a Buy-Up Program for Grand Haven homes … [Read more...]
Which Tile to Pick for Multiple Rooms?
10/11/2012 By
We actually hear this question a lot from those homebuyers who are wanting to install tile. They are usually replacing the carpet with tile and incorporating the kitchen, hallway … [Read more...]
Like to Look at Houses? You’ll Love Houzz
06/01/2012 By
Traditional Entry design by Dc Metro General Contractor Harry Braswell Inc. I don't know if you're familiar with Houzz (www.houzz.com), but to me, it's more captivating than … [Read more...]
Student Loans Are A Hot Potato
05/02/2012 By
Student Loans Are A Hot Potato by Chris McLaughlin (Most of us either have a student loan that we are paying off or we know someone who is. The topic was front and center this … [Read more...]
Three Significant Changes in our Housing Market for 2012
04/30/2012 By
Bankrate.com recently published three emerging trends in the housing market that will affect anyone selling or buying a home this year. As you've probably heard, a significant … [Read more...]
Do You Feel Recovered Yet?
03/30/2012 By
Is our recovery for real? Check out this interesting information from Chris McLaughlin, who quotes Steve Forbes…. Despite signs of an improvement for the U.S. economy, Steve … [Read more...]
The Free Service That Can Protect Your Credit
03/28/2012 By
A lender sent me this surprising statistic: Only 4% of consumers access their credit report each year that, by law, is free. So 96% of Americans are not aware or just don't care … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss Out: Home Owners’ Best Bet This Weekend
03/03/2012 By
Here's the Best Bet for This Weekend for Gardeners, Decorators, DIY Wannabes, and Every Homeowner in Between: it's the Austin Home and Garden Show. There will be thousands … [Read more...]
Important Tax Information for 2011 Home Buyers
02/28/2012 By
Texas State law regarding the requirements for having your residence designated as your homestead has changed for property purchased in 2011 or afterward. The following … [Read more...]
What About the 3.8% Tax on Home Sales?
02/09/2012 By
I've been asked this question lately, so here's the straight answer, directly from the Texas Association of Realtors: "A rumor about a 3.8% federal tax on all home sales has … [Read more...]
