Are Utilities Included In The Rent
So, you are shopping for a new apartment in Houston, Texas, and you have questions. You want to know are utilities included in the rent? You have made your list and you are on your way to check places out…
Top Luxury Rentals in Texas Medical Center
Houston is the 4th largest city in the United States and many of those people work in the Texas Medical Center. Being close to work is important to many individuals, but so is convenience to shopping, dining and entertainment. Also…
Contemporary Home in Gated Community in Texas Medical Center
3430 Clearview Villa Way is a contemporary home in gated community in Texas Medical Center. This three story free-standing home offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The home is just over 2000 square feet and has a spacious 2 car garage…
What Are Closing Costs
Many buyers frequently ask the question, "how much are closing costs?" Buyers can estimate that closing costs will be between 3 and 5 percent of the purchase price of the home. The exact amount varies depending on a buyers financials,…
What is a Homestead Exemption
If you bought a home in 2016, you might be wondering "what is a homestead exemption?" Well, the homestead exemption allows you to save money on your property taxes by reducing the taxable value of your home. The exemption in…
New Year Resolutions For Buyers
Like many, I have plans for 2017. Some big, some small. If one of your bigger plans is to buy a home this year, you've picked a great year to do so. Mortgage rates are around 4%, and despite recent…
Specials Drive Houston Rents Down
About a year ago, I wrote a blog titled "Can You Really Get A One Bedroom In Houston For $1000?" Here we are a year later and the market has shifted. While, I wouldn't say we have an excessive surplus of…
9 Inspections Every Buyer Should Consider
You have made an offer on a beautiful home and it has been accepted. Congratulations! You're on the way to being a homeowner. Now, the real work begins. During your option period, it is suggested that you get the home…
Zander Homes Builds Custom Homes in Houston Heights Area
Working with buyers, I tour a lot of homes and meet a lot of builders. It isn't often that I see a home that really does something different, but Zander Homes wowed me from the moment I walked into a…
4 Staging Tips For Listing Photos
In the digital era that we live, the photos of your home are the most important component of the marketing plan. More and more buyers and agents are using online resources to research and share listings. If buyers aren't impressed with what…
High Rise Apartment on Montrose Boulevard
The new high rise apartment on Montrose Boulevard is nearing completion and the first resident moved in this week! The latest product by Hanover (the same developers that introduced to Houston the mixed use building in Rice Village, Hanover Rice Village)…
Free Application Fee When the Houston Texans WIN!
Football season for Houston Texans fans realistically started on July 31st with training camp, but this weekend marks the second pre-season game. The NFL team and my favorite player (let's face it, he's everyone's favorite player), JJ Watt are taking on the…
Why Do Apartments Have Breed Restrictions?
You may be one of the many individuals in Houston, Texas that owns a pet, shopping for a new apartment. During your search, you have probably noticed that many apartment communities have pet restrictions. These restrictions often include the number of…
What Does a Home Inspector Check?
When buying a home, a home inspection is an essential step in the process. Shortly after your offer is accepted, you will want to conduct your due diligence to make certain the home you have chosen is a good fit…
Is Zillow Accurate?
Buyers and renters have more and more resources available to them now than any time in the history of real estate. There are apps for the smart phone and tablet that help users search for homes, estimate mortgages and taxes,…
Ten Reasons to Use A REALTOR When Apartment Hunting
We go by many names: apartment finder, locator, real estate agent, miracle worker, and REALTOR®. Regardless of the nomenclature, any person that assists others in finding an apartment to lease is a licensed Real Estate Agent. A licensed Real Estate…