As home prices begin to rebound – as much as 9.7 percent this year by some estimates – more home sellers are purchasing extended home warranties (also called service contracts) to give themselves a competitive edge. “Securing your home with an extended warranty is a great way to set yourself apart from other sellers,” says… Continue Reading
It’s hard to tell that the spring home buying season has started in Houston, because real estate transactions throughout the greater Houston area never slowed down during the traditional quieter winter months. The month of March marked the 22nd consecutive month that Houston has experienced positive home sales. Houston added approximately 119,000 jobs over the… Continue Reading
Houston housing sales for 2012 prove that the housing market is still going strong in Houston. A combination of the substantially low interest rates and the number of new jobs are the driving forces for the 23 percent increase in dollar volume over 2011. In fact, home sales have been going strong for 19 straight… Continue Reading
NBCNews.com reports these are the best housing markets for 2013: 1. Houston, Tex. · Job growth: 3.6 percent · Vacancy rate: 3.0 percent · Construction permits: 15.4 per 1,000 homes Houston is projected to be the nation’s strongest housing market in 2013. The area’s job market grew by 3.6 percent over the previous year… Continue Reading