Why is it important for your real estate agent to understand absorption rates when selling your home?  Probably the most important reason is you are moving somewhere else after you sell your current home, and you must plan accordingly.  Planning how to market and price your home utilizing absorption rates can assist in making the process more seemless as opposed to haphazard. Here is a real life example of an absorption rate for a master planned community in the northeast Houston, TX area - Summerwood (a master planned development by Newland Communities).  Note that an absorption rate is not an exact science, but using an absorption rate to understand trends can be helpful.  Absorption rate may vary depending on the criteria used to define the subject data.  So this following example in... 01/26/2010

A sale will often depend upon the way it looks. Buying a home is often an emotional decision. Aesthetics have a powerful ability to affect emotions. This article covers a few of the biggest errors in terms of appearance that sellers in the Kingwood Texas Use this so you can avoid making these mistakes and get a higher price when you sell 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 dark house seems dark and gloomy.Make sure the windows are open and the curtains are pulled back. Adding some extra lighting to a house will help if it has poor natural light.The subtle taste of how your house smells has a big impact on the buyer.Mistake #2 - Lack of Attention to Scent Alth... 01/25/2010

Enchanted GraniteWe'll Rock Your World Enchanted Granite fabricates and installs a wide variety of materials.  From large commercial projects to kitchen remodels, we excel in customer satisfaction.  A relentless approach to detail continues to push our company forward as a leader in the constructon industry.  Click here to see the Enchanted Granite showcase. For all your granite, tile and wood needs contact Corey Holm of Enchanted Granite at 281-998-1700 or corey@enchantedgranite.com.               ↑ 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. Wh... 01/25/2010

Financial Preparation For Home Purchases in Kingwood Texas   Before they approve you for a home mortgage, lenders want to be sure that you will be able to repay it. They will take a detailed look at your financial situation to determine this. There are several things you can do to improve your chances of getting approved for a home mortgage. Not only will these actions help your approval they will also prepare you for managing your home mortgage payments once you obtain the home mortgage.  The first thing you should do is check your credit. Make sure that there is no inaccurate information on your credit report. This includes accounts that do not belong to you and accounts that are reported inaccurately. Your credit report will come with instructions for disputing inaccurate information... 01/23/2010

SAVE THE DATE!   FEBRUARY 6, 2010 KIWANIS BALL DROP - KINGWOOD TEXAS Okay, this is really a fun way to support the Kiwanis - you just buy a golf ball for $20.  You can even do this online.  And this is your chance to win $10,000 Cash, plus lots of other prizes.  The soccer fields of the YMCA will be transformed into a golf hole.  The purchased golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter over the flag.  The golf balls that actually make it into the cup or closest to will be the winners.   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 leader for Your Texas Connection at Keller Williams Realty NE.  Visit their website for more i... 01/23/2010

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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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