Ron's Lake Conroe Real Estate Blog

Where does the Houston area real estate market currently stand and what does the future hold? Let's take a look at what PMI and its' Market Risk Index says at this time. All figures quoted are for the Houston-Baytown-Sugarland MSA. The PMI Market Risk Index for our area is <1>That means that ther...

The new interest rates for loans through the Texas Veterans Land Board for housing and home improvement loans this week are as follows: 5.98% Base Rate applies to all loans with a term greater than 15 years. Available Discounts to Base Rate* Discount for loans with a term of 15 years or less: -.2...

I am still laughing at what I just read. It is hilarious. It is a report put out by the NAEBA (National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents). The report is titled 2008 Report on Home Buying Euphemisms and Lingo. It is great. It is funny. You have to read the report. CLick on the report title fo...

I can't believe it. I have become like some of my clients. I didn't used to be this way. Is there a pill I can take to cure this? You have no idea what I am talking about do you? I'm sorry. At least I can cure that. I'm moving. I am a renter. Yes a realtor renter. At least since my divorce I hav...

This is sort of an advertisement. I admit it. But it is an advertisement designed to help anyone thinking about buying a home in the next six months to a year. I was just talking with a loan officer who is working on a non-FHA loan for a client of mine. The client has to go with a conventional lo...

First off I have to give credit to three sources for the basis of this blog. I have to be honest if nothing else. The sources for this blog are: 1 - usnews.com 2- realtor.com and finally realestatechecklists.com. Okay I was good. First time home buyers make five major mistakes according to these ...

The new interest rates for loans through the Texas Veterans Land Board for this week are as follows: 5.98% Base Rate applies to all loans with a term greater than 15 years. Available Discounts to Base Rate*Discount for loans with a term of 15 years or less: -.25%Qualified Veterans with Disabiliti...

Okay I know you hear this everyday but I am here to help you. And guess what it won't cost you a thing....not one dime. Put your checkbook away. I have a new strategy for you. I believe it will help you make more sales and yes it will help me also. I admit that, it will help me but it will also h...

As most of you know in addition to being a real estate agent I also act as an Executive Consultant for a national membership firm involved in credit restoration and financial improvement. I had the occasion this week to give a small seminar on Tuesday to about forty real estate agents and on Wedn...

The new interest rates for loans through the Texas Veterans Land Board for this week are as follows: 6.00% Base Rate applies to all loans with a term greater than 15 years. Available Discounts to Base Rate*Discount for loans with a term of 15 years or less: -.25%Qualified Veterans with Disabiliti...