April 9, 2007
The Hot Summer Selling Season is Just Around the Corner
Realty Times is a constant work in progress. Case in point - despite many reviews - last month's edition contained to two links that didn't work - and boy
did we ever hear about it. We're fairly sure the kinks have been worked out now, so you should be able to read without worries this month. This month, we've got
information about changes in the mortgage industry, a story about loan fraud, the truth about credit repair, and some tips to help you kick start your garden this year.
Thanks for taking the time to read, and enjoy the show!
HUD Foreclosures
Could they be the option you're looking for?
| Note - this is reprinted from a previous edition - the link in the previous email did not work. Please accept our apologies. When homebuyers get a mental picture of 'foreclosures', they often start imaging the worst. Broken down homes
that need countless amounts of time and energy just to return them to livability. HUD foreclosed homes often are move-in ready,
and in many cases only a few years old. And here's the kicker - first - you can usually buy these homes well below market value,
two - owner occupants ALWAYS get preference over investors - even if their offers are lower! Read on to learn more
about HUD Foreclosures. |  |
For Sale by Owner?
How For Sale by Owner Can Cost You in the Long Run
| Note - this is reprinted from a previous edition - the link in the previous email did not work. Please accept our apologies. There are a bunch of them out there - BuyOwner.com, ByOwner.com, FSBO.com, Assist2Sell.com - and they all have basically
the same model. You pay them large sums of money up front, usually a set rate and in return you get a sign, an internet listing
on THEIR website and a 'good luck'! The problem is they've already made their money so what incentive do they have to sell
your home, and for top dollar? To learn more about how these programs work, and why it pays to have a real Realtor in your
corner, check out The Problems
with For Sale by Owner. |  |
Bad Things Happen to Good People
How using a Realtor Could Have Saved Miranda
| Miranda bought a home thinking she had made a great investment, but then her life turned upside down.
Through a series of unfortunate events, she realizes that not only can she not afford to keep her home,
but she can't really afford to sell her home either. An unscrupulous homeseller, an uneducated homebuyer, and
questionable behavior by a mortgage lender spell disaster for this unsuspecting client. Find out how you
can limit your exposure to becoming a victim by reading Bad Things Happen to Good People. |  |
#1 Selling Mistake You Can Make
What Overpricing Your Home Does to Your Chances to Sell
| Pricing your home too high in the marketplace is the single, worst mistake new homesellers make when listing their homes.
The train of thought is that they'll list high, then come down as needed, or negotiate when the offers come pouring in.
The problem is, for those homes, they rarely do. More often than not, home that are overpriced to begin with, end up selling
for well below their actual value. To learn how overpricing your home can affect the possibility of you selling it
for it is truly worth, read #1 Selling Mistake You Can make. |  |
Ten Schools Make the Texas Best List
Katy ISD is well represented in this Year's Best Schools List
| Ten Katy ISD Schools were among an elite group of public schools across the state to be named to Texas Monthly's
"Best Public Schools" list. A total of 574 elementary, junior high and high schools were published on the list in the
magazine's December 2006 issue. Four elementary, four junior high and two high schools in Katy ISD made the list.
Elementaries include Creech, Pattison, Williams and Winborn Elementary schools. Read More » |  |
The High Costs of Owning in Texas
You've heard our property taxes are high, but did you know how high?
| While owning your own home will always been one of the best investments you'll ever make, Texas homeowners are consistenly
among the most overtaxed in the nation. Check out our table comparing the same price home in three different states. In Texas,
the taxes could mean all the difference between owning a shanty or owning a mansion. Check it out in The High Costs of Owning in Texas. |  |
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As your Realtor®, it is my job to understand your needs and respond to them promptly, professionally and with integrity. It is my pledge to provide you with sound real estate advice, helping you to understand the wisdom of the decisions you make. By being your Realtor®, our relationship is built on trust. Value and service will be provided before, during, and after the transaction, so that your changing needs are always addressed and satisfied.
It is not only my business philosophy, but also a commitment to provide you with exemplary personalized service beyond your expectations. My practice is to listen, hear and truly understand your needs; a quality of business conduct that often seems to have been forgotten in today's fast paced, highly automated society. Call me when you're ready to buy, sell or lease real estate in the Houston and surrounding areas!
Brian Varvel
281.787.0930
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We Need Listings
The end of 2006 and the start of 2007 delivered to us an abundance of buyers and as a result, we need more listings! We've been soliciting homeowners in popular neighborhoods simply because we've got buyers waiting to buy in certain communities. If you are thinking about selling your home, or even just kicking the idea around, there's never been a better time than now! Give us a call, and we'll review your options, delivery a property analysis, and best of all - we'll get it sold quickly!
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