Acquiring approval for a mortgage loan has always been a complex and lengthy process. Ever since the requirements were tightened, the procedure has become even more difficult and a large number of applications are rejected by lenders. This, along with the reduced home inventory levels, has caused a lot of trouble for all those individuals… Continue Reading
Are the good times of the Houston real estate market coming to an end? Maybe yes and maybe no. It’s too early to say anything about this, but what can be said with absolute certainty is that the current stats indicate a decline. Home affordability has now dropped and sales have gone down by almost… Continue Reading
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) warns people to keep pets safe this Halloween, a holiday that can be truly frightening—and a little hazardous—for pets. “While Halloween is a lot of fun for kids, pets can be alarmed by the new activity and strange costumes. Many dogs feel they are the guardians of their homes,… Continue Reading
Did you know that residents of Green building are experiencing fewer sick days and much more productivity? Research suggests that not only are green buildings better for the health of tenants; tenants are much less likely to vacate green building than their non-green counterparts. The research, conducted by University of San Diego in collaboration with… Continue Reading
Homebuilders in Houston started a project of constructing over 7,000 houses in the 2nd quarter of this year. For the last five years, this is actually the first time when the number of houses built has exceeded this number. As of now, the construction of new homes in the region is proceeding swiftly, which is… Continue Reading
If you watch the news, most of the economic outlooks always mention the state of the housing market. Residential construction has a positive, direct impact on the United States economy. For each new single-family that is built, three jobs are created. Jobs are created in the lumber and concrete industry. Lighting and heating industries and… Continue Reading
Taken from NAR 2011 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers Each year, NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) surveys home buyers and sellers to get more information on their buying and selling experiences. This year’s report shows trends that have not been seen in the last 10 years as tighter credit standards are changing who purchases homes,… Continue Reading
BuilderOnline.com just posted an article entitled: 10 Lifestyle Trends to Watch For in 2012 These trends are likely to influence how consumers live for much longer than the next 12 months! Take a look at these 10 Lifestyle Trends: Community Gardens: A darling of both organic advocates and the local-food movement, community gardening is a… Continue Reading
Read this article posted on HousingZone.com conserving water without sacrificing design and performance! Now is the time for remodelers and designers to outfit their design/selection centers with high-efficiency plumbing products and to start advising their clients on how they can save water in their homes when undertaking kitchen and bathroom projects without sacrificing performance and… Continue Reading