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Kingwood TX Homes For Sale

Consumers Remain Confident in Housing Market Fannie Mae released the March 2013 National Housing Survey which shows that consumers remain confident in the housing market even while having doubts in other areas of the economy. Responding to the survey, 48% believe home prices will increase in the next 12 months and 46%, the highest level [...]

EXISTING-HOME SALES CONTINUE RISE

Existing-home sales haven risen again, showing 12 consecutive months of year-over-year price increases according to a recent report by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Existing-home sales, which include recently purchased single family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops are on pace to reach 4.98 million annual units, up 10.2 percent compared to February 2012. NAR chief [...]

LOW RATES SUPPORT AFFORDABILITY

Freddie Mac reports the national average commitment rate for a conventional, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 3.53 percent in February, up from 3.41 percent recorded in January 2013. Buyers were accessing rates of 3.89 percent in February 2012. Gary Thomas, NAR President, sees a great opportunity for home buyers today. “In the history of mortgage interest [...]

THE BEST SELLING STRATEGY

Sellers, you have an excellent opportunity to sell your home this season, if you have the right pricing strategy in place from the start! Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net upon the sale. It is very important to price your property at a competitive market [...]

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