Six Pieces of Advice to Consider When Looking For a Real Estate Agent in Kingwood TexasYour real estate agent is someone who'll be working side by side with you on one of the biggest financial moves of your life. Your agent will be discussing business with you, teaching you and assisting you with purchasing or selling your property. It's absolutely crucial to make sure you choose a good real estate agent. In this article, we'll go over 6 powerful tips for choosing a good real estate agent in the Kingwood Texas market.Tip #1 - Look at Their WebsiteYou can tell a lot about a real estate agent based on their website. This is where they'll "showcase" the highlights of their service.What makes them different than everyone else competing for your business. For how long has the agent been arou... 01/22/2010

As a real estate agent who has experience in Kingwood TexasMany people have been helped by me with purchasing and selling their homes. In this article, I will show some top practical tips that I have discovered to help anyone sell any house. Kingwood Texas market. When you finish reading this article, you will know exactly how to manage a quick, stress free sale of your house.Effectively Staging Your HouseMany real estate agents will not tell you that a having a staged home is much more effective than having one that is not.If you have never staged a home before, it might seem very daunting but in reality it is a simple process involving just a few steps.One.Fixing things. You must make necessary repairs to the house before showing it.Two-Jet rid of extra junk. Limit clutter by removing... 01/21/2010

Kingwood Chamber of Commerce7th Annual Travis McCormickKleenwood Day   Hear from Sparky Nolan more about Kleenwood Day.          ↑ Grab this Headline Animator Information Provided By: Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE specializes in residential real estate in the northeast Houston area including KingwoodTX, Atascocita TX, Humble TX, Fall Creek, Summerwood, and Eagle Springs, and International properties. Whether buying or selling a home, see why clients have chosen to trust Jeremy with their real estate needs. To learn more about the real estate services Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams offers his clients and customers, visit http://www.williams4yourhome.com/ or read more at Jeremy's Active Rainblog. Utilize the searches below to see what is happening in your neighborhood,... 01/21/2010

As a real estate agent who has experience in Kingwood TexasMany people have been helped by me with purchasing and selling their homes. I'm about to show you some of the most useful suggestions that will help you sell any house in the following article. Kingwood Texas market. After reading this article, you will know how to go about selling your home fast with a minimum of stress.Effectively Staging Your HouseMany real estate agents will not tell you that a having a staged home is much more effective than having one that is not.Even if you have not staged a home before, you will find that it does not require any previous experience; you will be able to do it with a minimum amount of effort.One.Fixing things. You must make necessary repairs to the house before showing it.Two.Jet rid of ex... 01/20/2010

Recently, Kingwood joined up with the Homes for Our Troops program in the community of Waters Edge to help build a home for PO 2nd Class Anthony Thompson, a former Humble resident.  Thompson's wife, Ivonne, applied for help with Homes for Our Troops after her husband suffered serious brain and spinal injuries, a punctured lung and other injuries when an IED went off near his post during his second deployment in Iraq.  Begun in 2004, the Homes for Our Troops program helps build homes for US veterans injured during their duties through donations of building materials and labor.  The group of volunteers working on Anthony's house took less than four days to put up all the walls and seal the house against the Kingwood elements.  Approximately 125 people showed up to support the building of ... 01/19/2010

Aesthetics play a huge part in a successful sale. It seems that a large portion of the buying decision is influenced my emotion. Appearances possess a strong capacity to impact feelings. This article covers a few of the biggest errors in terms of appearance that sellers in the Kingwood Texas area make, so you can avoid these mistakes and fetch a higher price for your house.Lighting is crucial when showing your house to a buyer.Mistake #1 - Poor Lighting A brightly lit house with natural light seems bright and inviting. Houses that are dark seem to be much more gloomy.Open all the windows and pull back all the curtains. You should consider adding additional lighting in your house if the present lighting is inadequate.The subtle taste of how your house smells has a big impact on the buyer... 01/17/2010

Information About Brokerage Services   Approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission for Voluntary Use Texas law requires all real estate licensees to give the following information about brokerage services to prospective buyers, tenants, sellers and landlords. Before working with a real estate broker, you should know that the duties of a broker depend on whom the broker represents.  If you are a prospective seller or landlord (owner) or a prospective buyer or tenant (buyer), you should know that the broker who lists the property for sale or lease is the owner's agent.  A broker who acts as a subagent represents the owner in cooperation with the listing broker.  A broker who acts as a buyer's agent represents the buyer.  A broker may act as an intermediary between the parties if the part... 01/17/2010

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AWESOME 2 STORY HOME ON 2.5 ACRES WITH LOTS OF BUILT-IN STORAGE.THIS 4 BEDROOM/3.5 BATH/3 CAR GARAGE/WITH FORMALS/GAMEROOM UP/WET BAR/SEPERATE GUEST QUARTERS/MASTER BATH WITH HIS&HER WALK-IN CLOSETS/KITCHEN HAS GRANITE COUNTERS AND SO MUCH MORE.View FULL DETAILS and additional PHOTOS here:http://www.exitrealtyneh.com/results.aspx?listingid=5180170&propType=SF&hood=568503&minPrice=250000&maxPrice=400000&minBeds=4 Superior search engine for MLS. Search by city, year built, square footage or any other detail. You will see multiple photos, satellite image, full MLS descriptions and Zillow pricing estimates. See how easy this is. Search in Huffman and all surrounding areas.Exit Realty NE Houston - 3824 Atascocita Road Ste 128, Humble TX - 77396 01/17/2010

This attractive 3 bed room home is a dream come true in a kid friendly neighborhood and great Kingwood Schools. Residents enjoy a short walk to playground and parks. Popular open concept floor plan has raised ceilings, freshly painted interior, tiled entry, kitchen, breakfast and baths; upgraded carpet (2008), roof (2009). Spacious master suite has study w/French Doors, whirlpool tub, separate shower, double sinks and two walk in closets. One year standard home warranty plan included.View FULL DETAILS and additional PHOTOS here:http://www.exitrealtyneh.com/results.aspx?listingid=5764604&propType=SF&hood=567674&minPrice=125000&maxPrice=200000&minBeds=3 Superior search engine for MLS. Search by city, year built, square footage or any other detail. You will see multiple photos, satellite i... 01/17/2010

As a real estate agent who has experience in Kingwood Texas. I have been the agent for many clients in either selling their home or purchasing their home. The purpose of my article is to share some of the tips I have found very effective. Kingwood Texas market. When you finish reading this article, you will know exactly how to manage a quick, stress free sale of your house.Effectively Staging Your HouseMany real estate agents will not tell you that a having a staged home is much more effective than having one that is not.If you have never staged a home before, it might seem very daunting but in reality it is a simple process involving just a few steps.One-Creating fixes. Prior to showing the house, any necessary repairs should be taken care of.Two.Organize your things. Limit clutter by ... 01/15/2010

As a real estate agent who has experience in Kingwood TexasMany people have been helped by me with purchasing and selling their homes. The purpose of my article is to share some of the tips I have found very effective. Kingwood Texas market. After reading this article, you will know how to go about selling your home fast with a minimum of stress.Effectively Staging Your HouseMany real estate agents will not tell you that a having a staged home is much more effective than having one that is not.If you have never staged a home in the past, it may seem like an overwhelming task, but in reality it only requires several easy steps.One-Creating fixes. Before showing the house, any repairs needed to the house, floor, appliances and fixtures should be taken care of.Two.You should probably clean... 01/14/2010

Selling your house in Kingwood Texas can be both a great experience and a tough one. One that often causes stress for sellers is the open house. What does it take to run a smooth and successful open house? In this article, we'll go over how to run a successful open house that attracts buyers in the Kingwood Texas area.Stage Your HouseStaging your house is absolutely essential to getting a good price on your sale. Your house should look clean, new and well cared for.Any repairs that need to be done should be done before the open house. Carpets, floors, tiles and walls should be in pristine condition.You should pay special attention to the bathroom and kitchen. Make sure there's no grime on the tiles and no rust on any metal. Marketing StrategyAnother important point in a successful open ... 01/14/2010

This is certainly welcome news for Kingwood - a new movie theater will be opening in spring 2010!  The Starplex chain is bringing Kingwood Stadium 14 to our area.  It's location is Loop 494 & Northpark drive, on the southwest corner of that intersection.  It is a 48,000 square foot facility with 14 movie theaters.  Kingwood Stadium 14 is the anchor for the new shopping center that comes along too.  The Village at North Park.  We don't have a list of merchants due to fill in those shops yet but nearby will be a Sonic, Whataburger and (drum roll please) our very own Cracker Barrel.    Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few!  Susan's the team... 01/14/2010

    Bruce MatthewsCelebrity Golf ClassicMonday, March 29, 2010at Champions Golf Club Tournament Host:  Bruce Matthews was drafted ninth in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers.  He was selected to 14 Pro Bowls, a league record.  His entire career was spent with the Oilers francise, which relocated and became the Tennessee Titans.  An extremely durable player, Bruce holds the league record for the most games (296) and seasons (19) played by an offensive lineman.  In his first year of eligibility, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2007.  He is the first player for the Houston Oilers and the Tennessee Titans to be given this honor.  Bruce continues to be active in supporting various charitable organizations such as the Special O... 01/13/2010

There are a lot of different reasons to quickly sell your house. While your home is on the market, it creates a lot of stress, but this can help you to be a little more stress-free. Your property is going to appear to be worth less the more time it spends on the market. At the end of the day, a quick sale is better than a slower one one hundred percent of the time. We'll cover how to sell your house quickly and profitably in this article.You can increase your house's value by keeping you house in great condition. In order to command top dollar for your property, you need to inspire that "I want this house" reaction by making sure your house is in impeccable condition.Focus first and foremost on the kitchen and bathrooms. Be sure that the floor is sparkling clean everywhere. You can be r... 01/12/2010

    Keller Williams Realty NE presents free Latin music and Zumba dance conert on Friday, January 15th, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Kings Harbor in Kingwood, Texas.  Note: With rain forecasted, note the rain date January 22nd. Music by Dozziz Tropical and Zumba dance instruction will take place with special guests the Hispanic Executive Society and the Hispanic Student Society International. Latin music and dance will heat up Kings Harbor in January.  Bring your lawn chair, sit back and enjoy the music.  Or better yet, learn how to Zumba dance from certified instructors for local health clubs.  Zumba is a fun dance workout that fuses Latin rythmes and a fitness program designed to burn calories. Tips from the instructors for this event: Dress comfortably.  Wear comfortable footwear like snea... 01/12/2010

Real estate auctions were once considered to be the last resort to unload unwanted junk properties onto an unsuspecting public. With the addition of broader portfolios and better marketing, however, the use of auctions is now gathering momentum in Kingwood Texas as an effective sales tool in the real estate community.One recent Sunday afternoon in Santa Clara, Calif., Maria Hagan of Dividend Development Corp. sold $8.2 million worth of real estate in less than two hours. But there were no real estate brokers, for sale signs or multiple listings--and the only fast talking was done by an auctioneer.The Santa Clara-based development firm put 50 townhouses of the 103-unit San Tomas Court project on the block. Homes in the development had been selling for $169,500 to $215,000 through convent... 01/11/2010

The success of selling a house is largely dependent upon the house's appearance. Buying a home is often an emotional decision. Aesthetics, or the beauty of things around can affect your emotions. In this article, we'll go over some of the top aesthetic mistakes sellers in the Kingwood Texas area make, so you can avoid these mistakes and fetch a higher price for your house.Mistake #1 - Poor LightingLighting is crucial when showing your house to a buyer. A house that has a lot of natural light and is bright seems welcoming. A dimly lit home appears glum and sombre.Pull back all the curtains after opening all the windows. Get some extra lights in the house to help with the lighting,if the house is naturally poorly lit.The subtle taste of how your house smells has a big impact on the buyer.... 01/10/2010

Income. Debt. Down Payment. Closing Costs. Two Years Income Tax Returns. Assets. Liabilities. IRAs. You want WHAT? Just what can I afford?Buying a home in today's Kingwood Texas marketplace is a bit intimidating, and your new home purchase is likely to be one of the most important decisions you've ever had to make. Usually it's one of the single most valuable assets you'll own.Where to StartBefore you invest hundreds of hours searching in Kingwood Texas, to avoid any heartbreak, if you find yourself unable to qualify for your dream home, sit down with a lender. Your lender can perform a simple verbal pre-qualification in about twenty minutes and a full-fledged pre-approval in about 5 days.Pre-qualification not only allows you to focus your search in the correct price range, saving a lot... 01/09/2010