Michael Blount Jr.'s Blog

In response to recent client requests, the all new podcast section has arrived! Podcasting is a way of receiving information, news, or other forms of audio media over the internet. Podcasts can be listened to over the website, or downloaded and listened to on an iPod or other audio device. The po...

TODAY’S FED RATE CUT DESCRIBED “STUNNING” Today's unplanned Fed meeting left us with the largest single Fed Funds Rate cut since 2000. A cut of .75% was approved at the meeting. Industry leaders such as Wells Fargo and US Bankcorp describe the cut as "stunning" and are already adjusting their pri...

I thought I would post something a little funny for everyone today. This is for those who have blue-tooth and hands free headsets on their phone. I’m always confused and think they are talking to me when they are actually on the phone. Enjoy the video! www.KeystoneCRE.com

Thank you to everyone who came in and donated toys in our toy drive for the Salvation Army. The toys went to needy children in the Houston area who’s families were unable to give gifts at Christmas time. You made a lot of kids Christmas’s special!As a side note, I want to clarify that I am now wi...

You may or may not have heard of a short sale over the last year. A short sale is a win-win situation for someone who may be behind on their mortgage and unable to catch up; or maybe someone who has an adjustable rate that just skyrocketed. A short sale occurs just one step prior to a foreclosure...

As you may have noticed, the website has been slowly changing during my re-branding process. After much deliberation, I decided to make the move to Century 21, where I am working with Michael Zin III. Michael is a real estate leader in The Woodlands and Spring, and has been in the business over 1...

I always get excited about the coming of a new year and a fresh start. Of course, time progression is linear and there’s not really any change, but the mental boost I get from a “new year” is irrefutable. I love setting new goals and striving to achieve them.I wish everyone out there a Happy New ...

Mortgage rates are down lower than they have been in two years (October 2005). Just one year ago, 30-year mortgages ran an average of 6.14 percent; while rates on 15-year mortgages ran 5.87 percent a year ago.“The majority of programs out there are now offering rates in the 5’s now” - Ruth Fauss,...