If you have excellent credit you will have the least amount of hurdles to jump through. When the mortgage companies in Kingwood Texas are discussing your creditworthiness They are generally referring to your FICO score,looking at your credit. Most people don't know how to look at their credit scores. But this can be very important when it comes to getting credit. Many company's use these scores to determine whether you can pay your bills and how you pay your bills. Anything under 600 is considered bad credit. So this is why it is so important to keep an eye on your credit score. And to get a credit report every 6 months to determine if there is any false information on your credit history.You will have access to the best loans and more negotiating room with a FICO score above 710,when l... 09/23/2009

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"When my family bought a home in Kingwood - we used Susan Brown of Your Texas Connection.  She found a wonderful home with a gameroom and a big backyard for my dog.  And she used her seat belts whenever we went driving around.  My sister really liked that!"   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 in depth info about the team and what they can do for you.  Or call Susan direct (281) 415-1454 if you'd like her to start working on your behalf today!     09/23/2009

PAPERWORK!!!  I am not a big fan of paperwork.  For me, I would rather spend my time with people but anything having to do with Real Estate will always involve tons of paper which can lead to Paperwork Roadblocks.  If you were to combine all of the paper that is used in each transaction, it would probably add up to a couple of reams.  Hard to fathom but it is true.  Thank goodness for electronic communication which greatly reduces the amount that we use but all in all, paper is still king.   Most home buyers are pretty amazed at just how much "paper" that they have to produce in order to secure a mortgage.  Without getting the lenders, Realtors and anyone else involved in the deal all of the information that they want, you simply are not going to be making a purchase.   I am only a few... 09/23/2009

The Dinosaurs ARE Coming!!!    A few weeks ago I sent sent out a couple of links concerning the new projected Dinosaur Park in our immediate area.  It seems more realistic all of the time.  If you are driving south on HWY 59 just south of Roman Forest, you will now see this sign that was posted just a few days ago.  It is an artist rendition of the projected $1.6 BILLION park and what it will entail.  That is correct...that is BILLION with a "B." This is a HUGE economic factor in from Humble all the way north on Hwy 59 to Cleveland TX.  Good or bad, depending on which side of the fence you are on, the park will change our area forever!   Our area is destined for some major growth in the next few years.  I know that this park has been rumored for a few years but every day it becomes more... 09/22/2009

As a real estate agent who has experience in Kingwood TexasI have been the agent for many clients in either selling their home or the purchase of a home. 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.Staging your home will lead to more success than not staging it.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.1Creating 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 your s... 09/21/2009

About the Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Heritage Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has challenged athletes and coaches to impact the world for Jesus Christ.  The playing field is where many cultivate their values.  A staggering 41 million kids between 8 and 18 play competitive sports.  That's why, as the largest Christian sports ministry in the world, we believe FCA is needed more than ever.  We need more athletes and coaches who play with heart.  But to do that, we must first feed their soul. FCA reached over two million last year for Christ through our "4 C's" of Ministry: Coaches, Campus, Camps, and Community.  With greatly valued volunteer and financial support, we are indeed putting the heart and soul in sports. Coaches Fellowship of Christian Athletes is devote... 09/21/2009

OOps I Did IT Again!!! .....%*/@!!!*#^*)_?<+=={]{  YES, those are cussin words!!! It is late at night and you pull up in front of the garage door.  Darkness is so thick that you can cut it with a knife.  You grab the garage door remote in both hands and anticipate the moment.  You ask yourself, "should I or shouldn't I?"  As your heart races and your temperature rises, you slap yourself to take control of yourself and push the button.  The rain comes down harder and harder and the garage door begins to open.  One inch, two inches.  As it nears the halfway point, you can scarcely take the suspense.  What will this moment reveal as your headlights begin to scan the horizon?  As your eyeballs fill with blood you can only hope for the best.  And now you can see it.  Off in the distance is t... 09/21/2009

Preparing to Buy A Home in Kingwood TexasThere's more to buying a home than you might first think. On purchasing a real estate, surely a major part of the process is finding a home in. Kingwood Texas that meets your needs and offering a price on it. It is important to prepare for the purchase prior to taking any of these steps. if you have bought a home before, you still don't know as much about buying a home as you think you do. Even if you have previously purchased a home, your knowledge could use a little brushing up. Being prepared for buying a home is the best thing you can do to ensure a smooth real estate transaction.You don't have to spend weeks or months learning the process of buying a home in Kingwood Texas. You won't have to buy manuals or books or go to expensive seminars. ... 09/20/2009

National Neighborhood Day is TODAY! Initially I thought, just another day to fill the calendar with trivial things that nobody will pay attention to.  After I gave it some thought however, I figured, you know, this is really a good thing. How often do we go through our normal routine from day to day and never give a passing thought to those who are living right around us?  If we are in a subdivision, we can go through years without really getting to know even the first names of people that you can sometimes hear snoring.  Sounds bizarre but you know what I mean.   We can get so predisposed into our own world that we often legitimately do not have time for just being neighborly.  So many of people work such long hours and are so busy that by the time we get home, the last thing that we w... 09/20/2009

Apples and Honey were one of the centerpieces of many homes last evening when the New Year of 5770 was celebrated. New Year? 5770? Apples and Honey? Blowing of Shofar's? WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT! According to the Jewish Calendar, not the Gregorian Calendar that most of us use, On 9/18/09 at sundown began the Jewish New Year of 5770. It is better known as "Rosh Hashana" or translated "head of the year." To most people in the Christian world, the apple actually has a pretty bad reputation. It was the alleged fruit that was responsible for the fall of man in the Garden of Eden. One bad apple can indeed spoil the whole bunch. In the world of the Hebrew Scriptures however, the apple has a totally opposite meaning. The Song of Solomon says that, "As an apple is rare and unique ... 09/20/2009

How can you immediately make your house more appealing and more sellable to buyers? In this article, we'll go over 3 steps to quickly make your house the most attractive house possible to get the highest offer. By the end of this article, you'll have a great idea of how to increase the perceived value of your home, so you can get the fastest sale for the highest price. Step #1 - The LandscapingThe landscaping is an often overlooked part of creating an appealing look for your house. The front yard is the first impression a buyer gets of your home.Imagine what the buyer would think if your garden were poorly kept or in shambles? It's likely the buyer would assume the house itself was equally uncared for.On the other hand, imagine if your garden was in pristine condition. Again, the buyer ... 09/19/2009

The better your credit score is, the less obstacles you'll have to cross When dealing with mortgage companies in Kingwood Texas are discussing your creditworthiness They are generally referring to your FICO score,looking at your credit. This refers to the combination of the three credit institutions and is typically standard for coming up with whether or not they may lend you money.When looking at your credit score you will have access to the best loans and more negotiating room with a FICO score above 710.There are now many different loan solutions available to the investor in Kingwood Texas. There are even some loans that will cover the total purchase price however, with the current credit situation they are far and few between.There are many options available even if your credit is n... 09/18/2009

        Information Provided By: Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE specializes in residential real estate in the northeast Houston area including Kingwood TX, 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 Rain blog. Utilize the searches below to see what is happening in your neigborhood, or search for your next dream home. Search all Houston TX MLS Listings: Map SearchSearch and request information for listings found utilizing a mappin... 09/18/2009

As many of my regular readers, customers and clients know, I always know what is going on in and around the Kingwood Texas Real Estate market.Because I have developed 3 "wholesale" databases of all types of properties for sale in the Kingwood Texas market, it is very rare that anyone in the market is aware of as many properties for sale on the market or privately for sale in this market.  I have developed systems to uncover bank foreclosures, for sale by owners, distressed properties, REO's, short sales and of course properties on the local MLS.Any agent can send you a list of MLS properties but very few are able to identify the properties in my "wholesale' database in a timely manner. The latest database of properties I have been able to put together contains everything available from ... 09/17/2009

If your credit rating is excellent you will find it easier. When financial institutions and other companies that make mortgages in Kingwood Texas are evaluating your credit generally talking about your FICO score. This is a compilation of the three major credit bureaus and is the standard for determining credit worthiness in the industry.You will have access to the best loans and more negotiating room with a FICO score above 710,when looking at your credit score.There are now many different loan solutions available to the investor in Kingwood Texas. It is still possible but not probable that you could fine financing for 100% of the cost to purchase the piece of investment property.There are still options available,if your credit is not excellent. A second option is to work with the sell... 09/17/2009

Get the best loan for your investment property in Kingwood Texas. It doesn't matter if your getting a loan for a rental property or another type of property in Kingwood Texas that you are going to keep or one you fix up and flip for a profit. This special report series will uncover the place to start on your journey for investment financing.SPECIAL REPORT FOLLOWS:Bryan Fagan DiscussesHow to Finance Your Investment Property in Kingwood Texas.Finding nice real estate investment opportunities in Kingwood Texas can be a lot of fun. One of the perks of buying property is thinking about how the property will appreciate over the years But before you start seriously looking for properties you need to have your financing plan lined up.If you are planning on financing a rental in Kingwood Texas I... 09/16/2009

  If I am buying a home, do I want to be Pre Approved or Pre Qualified by the lender?  If you are a serious buyer, you will want to do virtually everything that you can to insure that when you pull the trigger to actually write the contract to purchase your dream home, that the deal will go all the way to closing.  You would never want to gamble over something as serious as this.  A few extra hours of time in the initial stages of the process can put you in your dream home for a lifetime instead of wishing that it would have come true.  A good Realtor will be able to give you good council so that when the time comes, you will be ready.  I can tell you that I have seen on more than one occasion where a buyer has not taken the lender or Realtor's advice to make sure that they could actual... 09/16/2009

The $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers will expire on December 1st.  However to qualify for the tax credit, the transaction must be closed no later than November 30th.  If you are a first-time home buyer, what do you need to do to take advantage of this tax credit. 1.  Find a qualified agent. 2.  Know before you go.  Have an idea of what type of property you would like.  Start your search here. 3.  Get your credit report in order. 4.  Compile your paperwork.  Documents include verification of employment, two most recent pay check stubs, two most recent bank statements, copies of the last two W2 forms received from your employer, copies of any asset statements - retirement accounts, stocks, bond, or mutual funds, and a copy of your social security card. Information Prov... 09/16/2009

Are you thinking about building a social online network? Welcome to the world of social media.  There are so many options out there.  Pick one or two and make it fit your needs.  For those considering building a real estate network, checkout some of these sites. Twitter - Microblog your way into one of the fastest growing social networks around. Create a Twitter Feed - Feed your personal blog into your Twitter account with this tool.  Simply create an account and follow the steps to feed your RSS address to your Twitter account. Facebook - Fill out the simple form and sign up! If you need help from there, ask your son, daughter, niece, or nephew.  Still lost? Utilize their online help guide. Create a Page - Create a Page for a real estate buisness, or cause, etc.  Remember the differenc... 09/16/2009