Easy Touch-Ups to Give Your Home Curb Appeal

Spruce up your yard in time for summer entertainment with these quick and affordable fixes for the most common curbside complaints.

Pressure Wash and Spray. Start at the roof, then work your way down, to remove stains and dirt from walkways …

Tax credit ineligible for FHA down payment

HUD Officials pulled the Mortgagee Letter authorizing the use an up to $8,000 First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit as downpayment for FHA Loans.

Information is currently limited, but sources indicate that the IRS officials shot down HUD's plan stating …

HUD Withdraws Tax Credit Down Payment Announcement For FHA Loans

Use of the $8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is put on hold.

FHA Allows Tax Credit Down Payment

U.S. housing officials will allow some buyers to purchase homes with no money down using the $8000 First Time …

Wondering How Much Your Home Is Worth?

How has the price of your home changed in today’s market? How much are other homes in your neighborhood selling for?

If you're wondering what's happening to prices in your area, or you're thinking about selling your house, I …

Ask the Agent: This Month's Question

I have a loveable but quite noisy dog. Can I show my home to potential buyers while my dog is there?

Selling a home with a pet in residence can be a difficult undertaking.  Many home buyers - even those with pets of …

Don’t Make These 4 Home Buyers Blunders

Buying a home needn’t be a high-risk venture. With a little planning, preparation and the use of a knowledgeable real estate agent, you can avoid these common buying blunders.

Procrastination

How many times have you called on a property only to learn …

You could get a tax credit of up to $8000 on this year's tax return or next year's return. The stimulus package offers a tax credit equal to 10% of the purchase price …

FEBRUARY EXISTING HOME SALES, PRICES DECLINE

 TEXAS (March 31, 2009 RECON Real Estate Center, Reuters, CNN Money) – A total of 13,312 existing homes were sold in Texas last month, a 25.4 percent decline from February 2008, according to MLS data compiled by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M …

Don’t Make These 4 Home Seller’s Blunders

Learn how to obtain the best price and avoid the headaches and heartaches associated with selling a home by avoiding these top four mistakes most people make:

1. Pricing

Without a doubt the single biggest mistake most people make when selling a home …