Wednesday, October 20, 2010
4 BR in Cinco Ranch with home office
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Update on Foreclosure Holds
Since the previous announcment apparently caused a lot of alarm among Texas Realtors, the Texas Associate of Realtors has issued a FAQ. The FAQ basically states that the Texas AG has "asked" in legal terms to have the banks put a hold on the foreclosures...that means the banks aren't forced to comply. I know that BOA has put a halt while Wells Fargo has not.
Read the Letter Below:
http://www.texasrealtors.com/go/marcom/FAQForeclosureMoratorium100610.pdf
Read the Letter Below:
http://www.texasrealtors.com/go/marcom/FAQForeclosureMoratorium100610.pdf
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Texas Attorney General Places Moratorium on Foreclosed Properties
I am an avid Dave Ramsay fan and occasionally tune into AM 700 to listen to his program. Yesterday I just kept the radio on after Dave’s show was over and the next program on featured the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott. He was announcing that due to the influx of complaints filed by homeowners the state was putting a hold on the foreclosure of homes, eviction of persons from a home previously foreclosed on and the sale of foreclosed properties. They are investigating specific institutions where the complaints were coming from.
The Attorney General said the claims of “robo-signing” were rampant and may have resulted in the illegal foreclosure of properties. He also stated if this is found to be true then the compensation would be astronomical for the bank. They would need to compensate the persons evicted and those who purchased the properties from a foreclosure bank. The complaints are in many other states as well.
Here is the email I received from the Texas Association of Realtors shortly after I heard this on the radio:
_______________________________________________________________________
October 5, 2010
To: Texas REALTORS®
From: Texas Association of REALTORS® Legal Department
RE: Texas Attorney General halts foreclosures and sales of foreclosed properties
The Texas Attorney General's office has halted all foreclosures, all sales of properties previously foreclosed upon, and all evictions of persons residing in previously foreclosed upon properties, until mortgage companies have completed a review of their processes, including whether employees or agents "robosigned” affidavits and other documents recorded in Texas.
The AG suspension notices were sent to 30 mortgage-loan servicers doing business in Texas.
• AG letter to mortgage companies
List of mortgage companies receiving AG letter
__________________________________________________________________________
I think it is important to note that not all foreclosures were done illegally so if you have purchased a foreclosure I wouldn't worry just yet. The state will keep us informed of what is going on and we will be sure to pass that information along to all our current and past buyers.
The Attorney General said the claims of “robo-signing” were rampant and may have resulted in the illegal foreclosure of properties. He also stated if this is found to be true then the compensation would be astronomical for the bank. They would need to compensate the persons evicted and those who purchased the properties from a foreclosure bank. The complaints are in many other states as well.
Here is the email I received from the Texas Association of Realtors shortly after I heard this on the radio:
_______________________________________________________________________
October 5, 2010
To: Texas REALTORS®
From: Texas Association of REALTORS® Legal Department
RE: Texas Attorney General halts foreclosures and sales of foreclosed properties
The Texas Attorney General's office has halted all foreclosures, all sales of properties previously foreclosed upon, and all evictions of persons residing in previously foreclosed upon properties, until mortgage companies have completed a review of their processes, including whether employees or agents "robosigned” affidavits and other documents recorded in Texas.
The AG suspension notices were sent to 30 mortgage-loan servicers doing business in Texas.
• AG letter to mortgage companies
List of mortgage companies receiving AG letter
__________________________________________________________________________
I think it is important to note that not all foreclosures were done illegally so if you have purchased a foreclosure I wouldn't worry just yet. The state will keep us informed of what is going on and we will be sure to pass that information along to all our current and past buyers.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Gourmet kitchen in updated home
Thursday, August 26, 2010
3.3 acres in Katy with tons of oak trees
Friday, July 30, 2010
Huge yard, pool, Cinco Ranch, cul de sac
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Only home for sale in Cornerstone Place
Saturday, June 19, 2010
1.152 wooded acre lot in Weston Lakes
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Heated pool in Cornerstone Place
Monday, March 22, 2010
10 Staging Tips to Help Your Home Sell
I found this absolutely informative article online.
Posted By susanne On March 18, 2010 @ 3:50 pm In Homeowner's Toolkit, How to Sell Your Home, Real Estate, Today's Marketplace, Today's Top Story, Today's Top Story - Consumer
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http://rismedia.com/2010-03-18/10-staging-tips-to-help-your-home-sell/print/
[1]RISMEDIA, March 19, 2010—(MCT)—Want to sell your home? Get out the bucket, mop and Mr. Clean. The key to making a positive first impression is simple, said Sandra Rinomato, host of HGTV’s popular “Property Virgins” show.
“Get it clean, clean, clean,” said Rinomato. “If your house isn’t clean, it instantly sends up negative thoughts that the home is not well maintained. If your house is spotless, you’re ahead of the game,” she said.
But don’t stop there, advised Rinomato. To increase your chances of making a sale, “stage” the house to make it as attractive as possible. Until recently, “Staging meant pulling out all the stops—setting the dining table with your best china and crystal, arranging flowers, lighting candles,” she said. “Now we take the minimalist approach. Basically, you want to strip the house to its bare essentials, depersonalize it so potential buyers can superimpose themselves and their lifestyle on the house.”
Rinomato offered the following tips for staging a home:
1. Visit model homes and examine shelter magazines for inexpensive decorating ideas. Always keep in mind you are not decorating for yourself but for the general public.
2. Start with the outside. Give the house a fresh coat of paint, add shiny hardware to the front door and plant a few flowers to send a subliminal message the house is loved and well cared for.
3. Declutter every room to make it look larger. Get rid of family pictures, trophies and knickknacks. Closets and drawers should be no more than 30% full.
4. Invest in eco-friendly but bright lights. Open the drapes or remove them completely. “Light, bright rooms give the impression this is a happy place—and everyone wants to move into a happy place,” said Rinomato.
5. Feature only a few pieces of furniture with mainstream appeal. Pull pieces away from walls to make rooms look bigger.
6. Make sure a room’s primary use is obvious. A bedroom should look like a bedroom, not an office, hobby center or gym.
7. Bedrooms and kitchens are difficult to stage because they are in daily use, but make the effort. Clear everything off the counters and nightstands, roll up the rugs and hide the laundry hamper. Buff the cabinets with car wax and clean under the sinks. Invest in pristine white bed linens and towels.
8. Minimize the “pet effect.” Remove food bowls and litter boxes to the utility room. Deodorize thoroughly.
9. Organize the utility room and garage. Hang up the bicycles, roll up the hose. Renting a storage locker is worth the cost if it helps you sell faster and for a higher price.
10. Once your house is staged, invite your friends or Realtor over and walk them through to get an objective opinion.
(c) 2010, The Orlando Sentinel (Fla.).
Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.
RISMedia welcomes your questions and comments. Send your e-mail to: realestatemagazinefeedback@rismedia.com [2].
For more top headlines on RISMedia.com, be sure to see:
Foreclosures Take Heavy Toll on Hearts and Minds [3]
Even in Tough Times, 77 Percent of Americans View Homeownership as a Part of Their Own Personal American Dream [4]
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[4] Even in Tough Times, 77 Percent of Americans View Homeownership as a Part of Their Own Personal American Dream: http://rismedia.com/2010-02-03/even-in-tough-times-77-percent-of-americans-view-homeownership-as-a-part-of-their-own-personal-american-dream/
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Posted By susanne On March 18, 2010 @ 3:50 pm In Homeowner's Toolkit, How to Sell Your Home, Real Estate, Today's Marketplace, Today's Top Story, Today's Top Story - Consumer
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http://rismedia.com/2010-03-18/10-staging-tips-to-help-your-home-sell/print/
[1]RISMEDIA, March 19, 2010—(MCT)—Want to sell your home? Get out the bucket, mop and Mr. Clean. The key to making a positive first impression is simple, said Sandra Rinomato, host of HGTV’s popular “Property Virgins” show.
“Get it clean, clean, clean,” said Rinomato. “If your house isn’t clean, it instantly sends up negative thoughts that the home is not well maintained. If your house is spotless, you’re ahead of the game,” she said.
But don’t stop there, advised Rinomato. To increase your chances of making a sale, “stage” the house to make it as attractive as possible. Until recently, “Staging meant pulling out all the stops—setting the dining table with your best china and crystal, arranging flowers, lighting candles,” she said. “Now we take the minimalist approach. Basically, you want to strip the house to its bare essentials, depersonalize it so potential buyers can superimpose themselves and their lifestyle on the house.”
Rinomato offered the following tips for staging a home:
1. Visit model homes and examine shelter magazines for inexpensive decorating ideas. Always keep in mind you are not decorating for yourself but for the general public.
2. Start with the outside. Give the house a fresh coat of paint, add shiny hardware to the front door and plant a few flowers to send a subliminal message the house is loved and well cared for.
3. Declutter every room to make it look larger. Get rid of family pictures, trophies and knickknacks. Closets and drawers should be no more than 30% full.
4. Invest in eco-friendly but bright lights. Open the drapes or remove them completely. “Light, bright rooms give the impression this is a happy place—and everyone wants to move into a happy place,” said Rinomato.
5. Feature only a few pieces of furniture with mainstream appeal. Pull pieces away from walls to make rooms look bigger.
6. Make sure a room’s primary use is obvious. A bedroom should look like a bedroom, not an office, hobby center or gym.
7. Bedrooms and kitchens are difficult to stage because they are in daily use, but make the effort. Clear everything off the counters and nightstands, roll up the rugs and hide the laundry hamper. Buff the cabinets with car wax and clean under the sinks. Invest in pristine white bed linens and towels.
8. Minimize the “pet effect.” Remove food bowls and litter boxes to the utility room. Deodorize thoroughly.
9. Organize the utility room and garage. Hang up the bicycles, roll up the hose. Renting a storage locker is worth the cost if it helps you sell faster and for a higher price.
10. Once your house is staged, invite your friends or Realtor over and walk them through to get an objective opinion.
(c) 2010, The Orlando Sentinel (Fla.).
Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.
RISMedia welcomes your questions and comments. Send your e-mail to: realestatemagazinefeedback@rismedia.com [2].
For more top headlines on RISMedia.com, be sure to see:
Foreclosures Take Heavy Toll on Hearts and Minds [3]
Even in Tough Times, 77 Percent of Americans View Homeownership as a Part of Their Own Personal American Dream [4]
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[4] Even in Tough Times, 77 Percent of Americans View Homeownership as a Part of Their Own Personal American Dream: http://rismedia.com/2010-02-03/even-in-tough-times-77-percent-of-americans-view-homeownership-as-a-part-of-their-own-personal-american-dream/
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