Houston Real Estate

Gas Prices out of Control

dallasmav — Sat, 24 May 2008 22:05:36 GMT

Dump your SUV now, Gas prices are out of control. We really need to conserve energy and Texas needs to stop lagging behind in Environmental issues.

Forum: General Discussions

Don't Buy a New Home

dram — Sun, 04 May 2008 00:32:17 GMT

People shouldn't be buying new homes right now, we are in a recession. If you have debt., you need to pay it all off before purchasing a home! If more people would listen to the likes of Dave Ramsey. People need to listen to Dave. http://www.daveramsey.com/

Forum: General Discussions

Wall Homes

dealtime — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:53:54 GMT

Forum: New Home Builders

REDUCED 3/2/2 SW/Stafford Gated $112.5K

hotcabbageandcoffee — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:26:37 GMT

http://search.har.com/engine/doSearch.cfm?QUICKSEARCH=8727%20keegans%20forest&FOR_SALE=1

Cozy patio home in quiet gated subdivision (about 88 homes in total), active HOA fees $550/yr, fresh interior paint, new ceiling fan in living room, gaslog fireplace, low HISD taxes. Close to beltway/59 south, conveniences such as post office, banking, shopping all nearby. Nice berber carpet throughout, jacuzzi garden tub in master, 2" faux blinds. Easy maintenance, clean and comfy. 281-491-1776 Agent. Seller motivated.

Forum: Listing Forum

Ryland Reduced Home Prices

cdpitt — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:34:10 GMT

Subdiv

Address

Plan

Elev

Job #

Base

Lot Prem

Options

Total

CURRENT PROMO

Final Market Sales Price

~~Parkland Place (GMAC 11/12)~~

~~9630 Summer Laurel Lane (march/april )~~

~~PELICAN~~

~~149,440~~

~~29,490~~

~~$ 178,930~~

~~18,000~~

~~160,930~~

~~Andover Farms*** (GMAC)~~

~~4726 Brazos Point Lane~~

~~VICTORIA~~

~~146,240~~

~~37,760~~

~~$ 184,000~~

~~20,000~~

~~164,000~~

Shadow Creek Ranch 50's (GMAC)

2623 Golden Creek Lane

DRAKE

190,740

35,710

$ 226,450

5,000

221,450

Shadow Creek Ranch 50's (GMAC)

2621 Golden Creek Lane

REMINGTON

218,240

43,520

$ 261,760

5,000

256,760

Terra del Sol (GMAC)

7414 Pavilion

Oakton

170,790

42,460

$ 213,250

25,000

188,250

~~Terra del Sol (GMAC)~~

~~7410 Pavilion~~

~~Hickory~~

~~175,790~~

~~48,430~~

~~$ 224,220~~

~~25,000~~

~~199,220~~

Cinco (GMAC)

26430 Wellington

Hanover

194,240

5,400

46,225

$ 245,865

23,000

222,865

Green Crest (GMAC)

1817 Blazing Star Drive

Matagorda

182,740

1,400

22,365

$ 206,505

8,505

198,000

Gleannloch Farms 55's (GMAC)

9307 Haderia Court

Sonata

186,490

15,910

$ 202,400

5,000

197,400

Gleannloch Farms 55's (GMAC)

9303 Haderia Court

Capri

214,490

29,310

$ 243,800

7,000

236,800

Champions Trail (GMAC)

16710 Grove Mesa Trail

Drake

169,629

18,471

$ 188,100

19,000

169,100

Forum: New Home Builders

Lennar Sales Event

cdpitt — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:32:26 GMT

*Either offer is available in select communities on select inventory homes, as determined by Lennar, for purchase agreements written on or after May 3, 2008 and applicants must reserve loan funds and closing must occur no later than May 31, 2008. Limited funds are available at these rates and rates are subject to change upon exhaustion of funds. Specific FHA loan terms apply and buyer is subject to qualification that includes, but not limited to, a minimum of 3% down (from buyer's own funds or a non-profit down payment assistance program), a minimum credit score of 580, owner occupancy requirements and/or any changes in investor guidelines or programs. FHA jumbo loans not permitted. *Rates may change or not be available at the time of loan commitment, lock-in or closing if funds are exhausted. Not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and ! the lender. Seller will pay 6 months of buyer's monthly interest payments at time of closing and buyer is responsible for payment of monthly principal, taxes, homeowners insurance, MIP and/or HOA fees. Either offer available only to qualified buyers financing through Universal American Mortgage Company and closing at designated closing agent. TX: Regulated Loan License #4514-34262. Prices subject to change without notice. ** CONSUMER NOTICE: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. No sales presentation required. Open to legal residents of the U.S. states (excluding AK, HI, NY, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories), 18 years or over. To enter, visit the Lennar or Village Builders welcome home center at a participating Lennar or Village Builders community on May 3, 2008 between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm. One grand prize to be awarded from all entries received from all participating Lennar and Village Builders communities. Grand ! prize is a choice of either a trip to Houston, TX to select a home fur niture shopping package (ARV:$61,500) or a cash alternative prize valued at $25,000. Prize drawing to occur on or about May 12, 2008. Limit one entry per household, per Lennar or Village Builders community. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Subject to applicable laws and regulations. Void where prohibited by law. Complete Official Rules and winners list (until May 31, 2008) available at participating Lennar and Village Builders communities, at www.lennar.com or upon request by mail to Lennar, LLC, Attn: Lennar Super Saturday Promotion, 10707 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77041. Copyright 2008 Lennar Corporation and Universal American Mortgage Company, LLC. All rights reserved. Lennar, the Lennar logo, the Village Builders logo, Everything you want. Everything you need., That's the Logic of Lennar, Village Builders, Universal American Mortgage Company and the UAMC logo are registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsi! diaries. 4/08

Forum: New Home Builders

Scope It Inspections

Timnwendy — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:04:04 GMT

I didn't see a forum for Inspection services so I thought I would put this here. I recently used Scope It inspections for the 3rd party inspections of my new home. I was pleased with the service provided by them, and would recommend them. They provide inspection reports as attachments in emails, complete with digital photographs of the items noted in the inspection reports. The emailed inspection reports are delivered promptly. You can read more about Scope It at there website: http://www.scopeitinspections.com/

Forum: Realtor Information

Ashton Woods

Timnwendy — Thur, 24 Apr 2008 11:54:37 GMT

I recently moved into a new Ashton Woods home. I had this home built and watched each step of its construction (including 3rd party inspections). Overall, I am satisfied with the builder and would recommend them to others. Most of my neighbors also have AW homes, and they are satisfied too.

AW is a 'green' builder, complying with Energy Star and Environments for Living standards.

Forum: New Home Builders

Where should I buy Investment properties in Houston?

BigErn — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:38:07 GMT

Hello,

I am considering purchasing a couple of investment homes on the Houston Area. Does anyone know an area that is either up and coming?

Thanks,

John

Forum: General Discussions

What are the Best Investment Areas?

BigErn — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:36:09 GMT

I am looking at buying a couple of "Investment" homes and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to where I should do this?

Thanks,

John

Forum: Investor Information

Anyone know how to make a poll

fullyvested — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:44:37 GMT

Just curious if anyone knows how to place a poll on this site. I am curios what the opinion is if the real estate market has bottomed out or is going to be worse next year. I have me theories, but wanted to see the overall sentiment on the issue.

Forum: General Discussions

Benders Landing

boredinnyc — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:40:49 GMT

I went out to Spring, and the discovery center at Spring Trails is not open until this summer. Also, I couldn't find any green construction from Pure Green or anyone else. The was one home on the water that looked like it was made out of some sort of blocks, but everything else seemed pretty traditional.

Forum: Green Construction

earth day in Houston

dealtime — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:02:57 GMT

http://www.envirolink.org/resource.html?itemid=200803211424350.488932&catid=2

This is an event at the zoo, anyone know of any other earth day events in Houston?

Forum: Green Construction

Eagle Springs

FarmerSip — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:29:29 GMT

Beringer Place at Magnolia Lake is now open in Eagle Springs. The estates at Beringer Place are being offered by Trendmaker and Highland Homes in the high 400k to 500k thousand. Eagle Springs was one of the fastest growing Master-planned communities in 2007.

Forum: Listing Forum

Becoming a Realtor

beegentle — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:22:25 GMT

What all is involved in becoming a Realtor? How expensive is it, and how long will it take to get my license? Is now a bad time to think about a career change with the market in a downturn.

Forum: Realtor Information