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FHA Policy Changes Coming Soon
The FHA recently announced policy changes on their lending guidelines.
These new policies are expected to go into effect this spring or early
summer with no specific date set yet. The most notable changes are
that the amount of seller contributions to buyers closing costs are being
reduced and upfront mortgage premiums are going up.
For more information please visit our
Home Loans and Mortgage Resources page of our website.
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Keller Williams Kingwood Concert Series
Mark your calendars for the Keller Williams free concert series at Kings
Harbor. The next concert is Friday, March 19th from 7-10pm!
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It's Officical! Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended!
Not only has the $8,000 home buyer tax credit been extended for first time
buyers, but it has expanded to offer up to a $6,500 tax credit for eligible
repeat buyers. Plus the income limits have been increased opening up
the program for more opportunities.
See more information about the
Home Buyer Tax Credit.
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Houston MLS Press Release
This monthly report is from the Houston Association of Realtors®.
Atascocita Leads State in Growth
Wow! Proof in the pudding that real estate is local! Read the
Businessweek article on Atascocita leading the state in growth at 8%
last year.
Kemah Family on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Attention to all fans of the show, one of our Houston area families
effected by Hurricane Ike will be featured on the show. Check out this
article from the
Houston Business Journal.
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Bubbles, Buying and Bank Owned Sales
View a reprint of this
article from the Tierre Grand Magazine, a publication of the Real Estate
Center at Texas A&M University.
Energy Star Appliance Rebate
Texans will soon be able to receive federal stimulus funds through a US
Department of Energy program that offers rebates for the purchase of new Energy
Star rated home applicances. During the period of April 16th through April
25th, this new mail in rebate program will provide rebates on purchases of
qualifying refrigerators, freezers, washers, water heaters, furnaces, and air
conditioners. For more information visit the
State Energy Convervation
Office website.
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Extra! Extra!
Check back often for the latest real estate news regarding the Kingwood and
Humble areas as well as other local, regional, and national real estate and
housing news.
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