When selling your house, there are a few key things you can prioritize to have the greatest impact for a faster sale: 1. Make Buyers Feel at Home Declutter your home! Pack away all personal items like pictures, awards, and sentimental belongings. Make buyers feel like they belong in the house. According to the 2019 Profile…
There are great advantages to owning a home, yet many people continue to rent. The financial benefits are just some of the reasons why homeownership has been a part of the long-standing American dream. Realtor.com reported that: “Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term – that remains the American dream, and it’s…
Backing up to Exploration Green, a 200 acre nature preserve w/nearly 6 miles of walking trails, is this beautiful home! Gorgeous covered front porch with tiled flooring will welcome you home each day! Upon entering, notice the travertine floors. Formal Living, which has pretty French doors, could be used as an office, while Formal Dining, with built-ins, is the setting for many a holiday gathering! The Family Room, which has engineered wood flooring and wonderful views of the pool, is a great place to have movie night! Updated Kitchen boasts gorgeous granite counters, glass tile backsplash, amazing 6 burner range, double ovens, refrigerator, and walk-in pantry! Generous Bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, ensure there’s ample space for everyone! Out back you’ll find a generous 700 sf covered patio, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, pool, and great views of Exploration Green! Roof, a/c, water heater, pool resurfacing and pool tile all done within the last 18 months! Welcome home!
Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to list their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why listing your house now or keeping it on the market this winter may be the…
Some Highlights: With interest rates around 3.66%, now is a great time to look back at where they’ve been over the past few decades. Comparatively, they’re pretty low! According to Freddie Mac, rates are projected to increase to 3.9% by this time next year. The impact your interest rate has on your monthly mortgage payment…
The economy is currently experiencing the longest recovery in our nation’s history. The stock market has hit record highs, while unemployment rates are at record lows. Home price appreciation is beginning to reaccelerate. This begs the question: How long can this economic recovery last? The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Survey of Economists recently called for…
Inventory on the market today is low, especially among existing homes in the entry and middle-level tiers of the market. It is hovering well below the 6-month supply typically found in a more normal market, as shown in the graph below: With inventory being one of the biggest housing market challenges today, finding a starter…
Success is something often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, a Certified Financial Planner and Real Estate Investor, has certainly made his way in a momentum-driving direction. Here are 3 tips he shares from a recent piece in Business Insider on the benefits of owning real estate: 1. Real estate diversifies your income “While it is…
Great find in quiet Glen Cove subdivision, minutes from Kemah Boardwalk! The open concept floor plan has a huge living room space open to the dining room and the kitchen. The kitchen features undercabinet lighting, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, an upgraded faucet and a great window overlooking the backyard! The huge master has a walk-in closet and wonderful natural lighting. Two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, hall closet & a built-in hamper complete the 2nd floor. Both bathrooms have been updated! Just off the family room is a wonderful screened in porch! The huge backyard has a large shed & a wonderful private pool with rock feature! This relaxed neighborhood has beautiful, mature trees and is close to the water, a lake side park and a boat ramp! Zoned to CCISD!
Charming 3-bedroom 2.5 bath townhome with a great office space & new fence! This well-maintained home features a high ceiling, a decorative ledge and a cute windows seat in the entry. The living room has a wall of windows letting in lots of natural lighting and beautiful wood flooring. The large kitchen has a refrigerator, ample cabinetry, countertop space, as well as, two spacious pantries!!! Upstairs features a loft space with a large built-in desk. All the bedrooms and the utility room are located upstairs. The large master bedroom has an en suite bath that features a soaking tub, separate shower and a huge walk-in closet! This bright, open-floor plan with no back neighbors, is sure to please! Conveniently located near Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, and easy access to all amenities. No flooding.