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October 31, 2022 Each week I send out an update on my best NEW Top Luxury Listings in Bellaire Houston, along with market and listing updates. If you haven’t already signed up to receive those, you can do so here and click on "Register" at the top right of the page. Below is a collection of my best Top Luxury Listings in Bellaire Houston that have been featured in previous weeks. Check back often, and as always don’t hesitate to give me a call if you’d like to see one of these gems for yourself. Presented by Greenwood King Properties 4309 Jonathan St. $1,285,000.00 Within a Few Blocks o ..read more

Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a mortgage. Credit availability is expanding, making it easier to get a mortgage now than it was a year ago. The market is still tight however, and homebuyers should be prepared to shop around until they find a lender who is offering something that will meet the needs of their family. Mortgage lending companies have high standards so it is important to make sure you and anyone else who will be included on the mortgage have their credit in check. The mort ..read more

There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home prices should decrease. Logically it makes the most sense for the price of the house to drop when interest rates are rising, but this is not always the case. This theory of home prices decreasing is typically discussed by future home buyers. As a buyer you would like to think if you are paying higher rates on your mortgage, you should be able to see a decrease in cost somewhere else. Unfortunately, these rates are rising because the economy is in ..read more

Student debt is certainly a burden but you can still buy a house.  Is it possible to buy a home if you have student loan debt? 51% of non-homeowners said that their student loans were delaying their home purchases, but your goal may be closer than you think. Homeownership is entirely possible even with student debt. Recent data from the National Association of Realtors shows that 47% of non-homeowners said that their student loans make it harder to save for a down payment. 45% said that they think they can't qualify for a home loan because of existing debt. Meanwhile, 43% percent said th ..read more

Here’s how you can price your home correctly and get top dollar.  Are you looking to sell your home? If so, you need to know how to price your house correctly. Your list price is an important part of your marketing strategy, and if you do it right, you can create a multiple-offer situation and get a fantastic deal.  The first step towards pricing your home correctly is working with an experienced real estate professional. You can plug your house’s information into an online algorithm, but to truly know the value of your home, your agent needs to complete a comparative market analysi ..read more

If you pick the wrong agent, the MUD notice could come back to haunt you. Does your agent know what the MUD notice is? It’s an important document that must be included in your MLS posting and delivered to the buyer’s agent prior to the execution of the contract. However, many agents don’t include this document or understand what it means.  MUD stands for municipal utility district notice. This document is required in many areas of Houston, but a lot of agents couldn’t even tell you what MUD stands for. When you’re looking to sell a home in Houston, it’s crucial you work with an agent who ..read more

These are some of the key benefits of multigenerational households.  The Pew Research Center defines a multigenerational household as a home with two or more adult generations. They include homes with grandparents and grandchildren under the age of 25. If your needs are changing due to health reasons, financial circumstances, or simply because you’ve reached a new phase of life, it might be time to consider multigenerational living.. A recent report from Generations United surveyed individuals living in multigenerational households and asked them about the key benefits of this housing ar ..read more

The season you sell your home can have an impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. The season that has the most success in selling homes is spring. This is a good time of year for families moving to new school districts and is also more convenient weather for moving. Because of this trend, most people will recommend waiting to list your home until after the winter is over. Avoiding the winter is a huge misconception in the housing industry and can cause homeowners to miss out on opportunities. Selling in the winter can give you a few advantages. There will be fewer h ..read more

A way for sellers to save money on capital gains when they close.  Do you want to keep more of your money when you sell your home? Homeowners are often dismayed when they see how much money they lose to capital gains taxes. Fortunately, you can file for a capital gains exemption. The first step to getting a capital gains exemption is to pass the ownership-use test. In other words, the home you’re selling must have been your primary residence for at least two of the last five years. You also can’t have sold another primary residence during that period. You’ll have to report the sale using ..read more