Studying the relationship between Texas and U.S. employment growth rates over the past few decades allows Center economists to offer more informed predictions of regional economic trends. The recession that has hit the nations so hard has been less severe in Texas because of employment growth in the education and health services industries and the government sector. 05/12/2010

Warrior's  Weekend   Welcoming Reception Friday, May 21, 2010  We will meet our wounded heroes at IAH in Terminal C in the Baggage Claim area to form a Line of Honor to show our appreciation as they board the buses.  We will have opportunities to interact with the heroes and shake a few hands.  There will be approximately 100 wounded Soldiers and Marines arriving.  Mark your Calendars! Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal C Baggage Claim Area - We can have as many as the building will hold! 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM  Flights arrive between 10 AM & 10:30 AM Park in the Terminal C parking garage.  No free parking or shuttle service available.   Please join in so we make these heroes feel appreciated!    Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle... 05/12/2010

Humble Trade Days They're back!  Humble Trade Days are here once again.  The two days of antiques, crafts, collectibles and fun at the Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex.   FRIDAY,  MAY 14,  8 AM - 5 PM SATURDAY,  MAY 15,  8 AM - 5 PM The festivities occur under a covered pavilion - so no worries about rain or the Texas sun.   And even better - the event is FREE.  For both admission & parking.  If you need further information or are interested in booth rental for Humble Trade Days, just call (281) 446-4140.    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 t... 05/11/2010

Were You Aware that... Chase Bank to Host Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Chase Bank will host multiday foreclosure prevention counseling events in eight markets across the country.  The events will occur over the next five months and the first one will be held in Chicago from May 13-17. Events for Atlanta and Washington, D.C., will follow in June. Dates for the remaining markets - New York, Northern California, Orlando, Phoenix, and Southern California - have not yet been announced. Now as a real estate investor, how can this benefit you? Well, do you think that a lot of your prospects (homeowners facing foreclosure) might be at these events?  Did you know that Chase opened 51 Chase Homeownership Centers nationwide to help homeowners facing foreclosure? Check the list.  Their might e... 05/07/2010

This Post by Chris MclLaughlin made me stop and think..  Friday File - 15 Minute Real Estate Investor Resolution!  Earlier this week we spent some time discussing the potential ramifications related to the passage of HR 2499...the Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2010 as well as resources for securing foreclosure and REO data of the recent FDIC bank take-over's.  Whether you agree or disagree with the proposal, the entire issue provides valuable food for thought when it comes to evaluating your marketing message.  For example, did you know that... - One of every seven people in the United States is of Hispanic origin. - Hispanics are now the largest minority in the United States even though they are not comprised of a single ethnic or racial group. - Roughly 70 percent of the Hispanic popul... 05/07/2010

When:   Friday, May 7 from 5:00PM to 8:00 PMWhere:  Humble Civic Center 44th Annual Spaghetti Supper hosted by the Humble Intercontinental Rotary Club This is an all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper (kids eat free) served by volunteer firefighters from the Humble, Atascocita & Porter areas.  The Women of Rotary will be selling homemade desserts.  And the YMCA will be hosting a kid's corner with fun activities for children.  There will be silent auctions, live auctions and raffles that include a $250 & a $500 gift certificate to Deerbrook Mall.  PLUS the Rotarians will be raffling away a car!!   Those tickets are $100 each, with a total of 500 tickets being sold.  And the winner of the car will have a choice of a vehicle from Robbins Auto Mall, Texan Pontiac GMC Buick, Sterling McCall Honda ... 05/05/2010

Our agents live in Summerwood, they work in Summerwood, and they play  in Summerwood.  We love Summerwood!  What better people to help you buy or sell a home in Summerwood than real estate agents that are right in the neigborhood? Check out this brief video for a tour of the view and features of the Summerwood subdivision! Below are some stats on Summerwood Humble TX Real Estate Trends.  Click on the stats to go to our website for more information! Please visit our website for a complete list of homes for sale in the beautiful Summerwood community, here: SUMMERWOOD REAL ESTATE AND HOMES FOR SALE Humble | Kingwood | Spring | Atascocita | The Woodlands | Houston Area | EXIT Realty NE Houston & The Texas Proud Realty Team specializing in Golf, Waterfront, and Gated Community Homes For Sal... 04/30/2010

Do you know the secrets to selling your home? Our proven formula can work for you, too. Exit Realty NE Houston's team of local experts is ready to reveal the secrets of how we can help you to sell your home. From setting the price to creating marketing campaigns for traditional media and Web, we’ve got a proven plan that will match your home with the right buyers for the right price. We are committed to fast, professional and courteous personal service to help you understand and feel at ease throughout the home selling process. Our trained and certified agents specialize in the Northeast Houston real estate market and are prepared to sell your home to the right buyer for the best price. Get Started Now! To learn more, fill out the form here: Home Sellers and receive a free Competitive ... 04/30/2010

  Eagle Springs Real Estate Agents in Humble TX Texas, Eagle Springs Real Estate For Sale in Humble TX Texas, Eagle Springs Realtors in Humble TX Texas, Eagle Springs Homes For Sale in Humble TX Texas We live in Eagle Springs, we work in Eagle Springs, and we play in Eagle Springs.  We love Eagle Springs!  What better people to help you buy or sell a home in Eagle Springs than your neighbors and real estate agents that live in the neighborhood? Check out this video to see the great amenities Eagle Springs has to offer: Isn't Eagle Springs a beautiful neighborhood?  Visit our website for a complete list of homes for sale in Eagle Springs, here: EAGLE SPRINGS REAL ESTATE AND HOMES FOR SALE Below are some stats on Eagle Springs Real Estate Trends.  Click on the stats to go to our website f... 04/30/2010

Today's market trends report for Fall Creek Real Estate is below for Fall Creek home buyers, home sellers, and Fall Creek real estate agents and Realtors in Humble TX Texas!  If you are buying Fall Creek homes for sale, these stats show price points for Fall Creek real estate.  If you are selling a Fall Creek home, they give you an idea of price range for what you can sell your Fall Creek house for. The average list price is holding steady on Fall Creek homes for sale, while the number of homes for sale is rising rapidly, and you can see information on the typical house for sale in Fall Creek & typical price based on bedrooms. (Click graphic to visit our website for more information about buying Fall Creek Homes For Sale or selling your house in Fall Creek): Watch this 4 minute video f... 04/30/2010

We live near Fall Creek, our office is very close to Fall Creek, and we golf in Fall Creek.  We love Fall Creek!  What better people to help you buy or sell a home in Fall Creek than real estate agents that are right around the corner? Check out this video to see the great amenities in Fall Creek: Isn't Fall Creek beautiful?  Visit our website for a complete list of homes for sale in Fall Creek, here: FALL CREEK REAL ESTATE AND HOMES FOR SALE Below are some stats on Fall Creek Humble TX Real Estate Trends.  Click on the stats to go to our website for more information!     Humble | Kingwood | Spring | Atascocita | The Woodlands | Houston Area | EXIT Realty NE Houston & The Texas Proud Realty Team specializing in Golf, Waterfront, and Gated Community Homes For Sale   The Texas Proud Real... 04/26/2010

Fannie and Freddie get tough on scams A new coalition, led by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will launch a national campaign to prevent loan modification scams. The Loan Modification Scam Prevention Network also includes the Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and NeighborWorks America, which is a network of community development and affordable housing organizations. The network will work to educate borrowers, take in complaint reports and coordinate with local, state and federal enforcement agencies. A story in the November 2009 issue of HousingWire cited complaints of modification scams in California increasing from 163 in 2008 to 2,000 in 2009. Some companies allegedly charged as much as $3,000 for a guaranteed loan modification and did nothing.  The network website names indi... 04/26/2010

Get Going on Google - Online Lesson  With over 63% of the search engine market, Google is the clear winner in the race to grab consumer attention so making sure your real estate related website is highly ranked is essential. Pay-per-click is fast and easy but rarely as cost effective as organic marketing measures. Naturally ranked websites are also perceived as more reputable among users...in fact, research indicates over 65% of people never click on paid results!This week we will find out what it takes to get going on Google. Whether you putting up your very first real estate related website or are a veteran, find out exactly what is required to reach the coveted front page (top ten) search results. Remember, less than 15% of searchers go beyond the first two pages of search results so... 04/26/2010

11 Reasons NOT to Buy a Texas Short Sale Short sales happen when home values fall and sellers do not receive enough cash from a buyer to pay off their existing mortgages, providing lenders agree to take less than the amount owed to them. On the surface, it may appear that a short sale buyer is getting a good deal. Although a slim margin of short sales may be profitable for a buyer -- because there are always exceptions -- much of the time, a buyer would be better off buying a home that is not in default. You are unlikely to hear real estate agents tell you that it's not a good idea to buy a short sale. In part, that's because real estate agents profit on a short sale. Everybody makes money except the sellers and buyers. Realize, too, that listing agents might push sellers to list as a s... 04/26/2010

Do you know the secrets to selling your home? Our proven formula can work for you, too. Exit Realty NE Houston's team of local experts is ready to reveal the secrets of how we can help you to sell your home. From setting the price to creating marketing campaigns for traditional media and Web, we’ve got a proven plan that will match your home with the right buyers for the right price. We are committed to fast, professional and courteous personal service to help you understand and feel at ease throughout the home selling process. Our trained and certified agents specialize in the Northeast Houston real estate market and are prepared to sell your home to the right buyer for the best price. Get Started Now! To learn more, fill out the form here: Home Sellers and receive a free Competitive ... 04/26/2010

Fall Creek, home of Redstone Golf Club and the PGA's Shell Houston Open has a lot to offer residents.  Golf course living, a quick commute to Bush Intercontinental Airport & easy access to Sam Houston Parkway or Highway 59.  Add to that two recreation centers, swimming pools, tennis courts & miles of hike and bike trails.  This market report will give you an idea of what is current in the home market of Fall Creek.   There are 110 current listings.  Of those listings, 4 are foreclosures & 4 are short sales.  The average listing price per square foot is $97.30.  The average days on market is 80. There are 23 pending sales currently.  The average days on market is 79.  When these homes change status to sold, we'll be able to incorporate solid comparison numbers. There were 12 homes sold i... 04/25/2010

Lakeshore, in the Humble area, is a 440-acre community located on the west shore Lake Houston.  Views, nature trails, the lake & a host of amenities await residents of Lakeshore.  This market report will give you an idea of what is current in the home market in Lakeshore.   There are 33 current listings.  Of thoselistings, 2 are foreclosures & there are no short sales.  The average listing price per square foot is $80.62.  The average days on market is 87. There are 10 pending sales currently.  The average days on market is 84.  When these homes change status to sold, we'll be able to incorporate solid comparison numbers. There were 10 homes sold in March 2010.  Of these sales none were foreclosures or short sales.  The average sales price per square foot was $82.13.  That is 94.4% of l... 04/25/2010

If you are buying Fall Creek homes for sale, the statistics below show price points of Fall Creek real estate in Humble TX.  If you are an Fall Creek home owner who wants to sell a home in Fall Creek, these market trends will give you an idea of price range for what you might be able to sell your Fall Creek house. The median list price is rising on Fall Creek homes for sale, and you can see information on the typical house for sale in Fall Creek & typical price based on bedrooms. (Click graphic to visit our website for more information about buying Fall Creek Homes For Sale or selling your house in Fall Creek):   Check out this brief video for a tour of the view and features of the Fall Creek subdivision! Please visit our website for a complete list of homes for sale in the beautiful F... 04/25/2010

SELL MY HOME, IN EAGLE SPRINGS COMMUNITY, REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN HUMBLE, KINGWOOD, ATASCOCITA, FIND A REALTOR WHO WILL  SELL MY HOME IN HUMBLE, KINGWOOD, ATASCOCITA, LISTING REAL ESTATE AGENTS IN EAGLE SPRINGS HUMBLE TEXAS HOME FOR SALE IN KINGWOOD TX, HUMBLE TX, ATASCOCITA TX Do you know the secrets to selling your home? Our proven formula can work for you, too. Exit Realty NE Houston's team of local experts is ready to reveal the secrets of how we can help you to sell your home. From setting the price to creating marketing campaigns for traditional media and Web, we've got a proven plan that will match your home with the right buyers for the right price. We are committed to fast, professional and courteous personal service to help you understand and feel at ease throughout the home s... 04/21/2010

NEW HOME BUILDERS IN EAGLE SPRINGS COMMUNITY, NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN HUMBLE, KINGWOOD, ATASCOCITA, REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN  HUMBLE, KINGWOOD, ATASCOCITA,  NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN EAGLE SPRINGS HUMBLE TEXAS NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN KINGWOOD TX, HUMBLE TX, ATASCOCITA TX Top 10 Reasons to Buy a New Home Now! Tax Benefits - Qualified buyers purchasing a new home will receive a tax credit of $8,000. Interest Rates - Today's extremely low interest rates mean lower monthly payments on a new home.  New Home buyers can purchase more home today with the current attractive rates.  Mortgage rates will rise once the economy begins to improve. Energy & Resource Efficiency - Purchasing a New Home is more energy efficient due to high performance materials, construction methods, appliances, heating and coolin... 04/21/2010