Home Protection Programs

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.

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!

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.

Home Protection Programs

If you are currently buying or selling a home and are interested in a home warranty, please have your Realtor order it for you. 

What is a Home Protection Program?

A home warranty is a service contract, usually for one year, which helps protect homeowners against the cost of unexpected covered repairs or replacements on their major systems and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear.

Choosing A Provider

The base and optional programs vary from provider to provider.  We suggest that our clients carefully review the base programs along with each program upgrade and specific coverages and costs of plans and select the one that best suits your particular home and situation.  If you have additiional questions on particular plans we can put you in touch with representatives from the appropriate companies.

Home Protection Plan Providers

Below is a list of links to some of the home warranty providers.  This is offered as a service to our Buyers and Sellers and is only a partial list.  Clients are encouraged to look in the phone book or ask friends for references for additional options.  You should throroughly review the available plans and then make an independent decision on which service provider to use.  By receiving and/or using this list, Buyer or Seller acknowleges that neither Keller Williams Realty Northeast or The SAND Group Realty are responsible for the actions or performance of these service providers.

• American Home Shield (AHS)
• Fidelity National Home Warranty
• First American Home Buyers Protection Program
• Home Warranty of America (HWA)
• Old Republic Home Warranty