Income. Debt. Down Payment. Closing Costs. Two Years Income Tax Returns. Assets. Liabilities. IRAs. You want WHAT? Just what can I afford?Buying a home in today's Kingwood Texas marketplace is a bit intimidating, and your new home purchase is likely to be one of the most important decisions you've ever had to make. Usually it's one of the single most valuable assets you'll own.Where to StartBefore you invest hundreds of hours searching in Kingwood Texas, to avoid any heartbreak, if you find yourself unable to qualify for your dream home, sit down with a lender. Your lender can perform a simple verbal pre-qualification in about twenty minutes and a full-fledged pre-approval in about 5 days.Pre-qualification not only allows you to focus your search in the correct price range, saving a lot... 01/09/2010

Jeremy, Just fyi, there's a relatively new gardening website, www.houstongardener.net, that you might want to mention to your email list, has great info on plants appropriate for the Houston area, if they're trying to improve their landscape for selling....also, there's a great radio show, Your Livable Garden, that airs every Saturday on KSEV-AM700 from 6-8 am that covers outdoor improvement projects, decks, patios, pools, gardens, outdoor grilling, kids in the garden, etc....www.livablegarden.com.  Just thought your readers would benefit from both of these...thanks!!! Thanks Dana for submitting this valuable information for my clients and readers.  If you would like to submit community or real estate related information for the Kingwood, Humble and Atascocita, TX, email your content to... 01/09/2010

Getting things in order to buy a house 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 offer a price on it if it meets your needs. Before you can take any of those steps, you first need to prepare for the purchase. 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. Neither do you have to attend expensive seminars or pur... 01/08/2010

    The Second Annual Superbowl Breakfast on Saturday will take place on February 6th at 8:00 am.  The event will take place at First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood located at 5520 Kingwood Drive Kingwood, TX 77345 in conjunction with the East Houston Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Special guest will include Tyrone Smith and Austin Wood.  Tyrone Smith was a defensive back with the San Francisco 49ers and the president of 1st and Goal.  Austin Wood was drafted by the Detroit Tigers and currently plays for the Lakeland Flying Tigers.  Austin Wood was a standout pitcher at the University of Texas and Kingwood High School. Tickets are a $5 donation.  To purchase tickets in advance or for more info, contact Mary Lee Irwin at the Kingwood First Presbyterian Church office at 281-360-5555.... 01/08/2010

One should seek out multiple brokers and not rely on the first broker that has been spoken to. It is the same as choosing any other expert. You will want to be sure to shop around the Profile.market a place where you will have access to meet your financial necessity.It is much more difficult to get traditional financing for these properties because they are looked at a little different than a primary residence.When working on fixers you may want to consider seeking a hard money lender for financing rather than a traditional mortgage broker.Check with your real estate agent in the Profile.market area, and you can find financing options and alternative mortgages here as well as through your real estate agent and via investment property finance firms.Hard money lenders are willing to loan ... 01/07/2010

You need to interview multiple brokers rather than just using the first one you come across. It is the same as choosing any other expert. You will want to be sure to shop around the Profile.market area to make sure you are getting exactly what you need.Take into consideration it is much more difficult to get the more traditional financing for some of these properties that require fixing. When working on fixers you may want to consider seeking a hard money lender for financing rather than a traditional mortgage broker.You can check our local newspaper for the Profile.market area, and you can find financing options and alternative mortgages here as well as through your real estate agent and via investment property finance firms.Hard money lenders are willing to loan between 50 and 80% of ... 01/06/2010

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. Before you can take any of those steps, you first need to prepare for the purchase. If you've gone through the process of buying before, chances are you don't know as much about the home buying process 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.It is not essential to spend a lot of time familiarizing yourself with the home purchase process. Kingwood Texas. Neither do y... 01/05/2010

SHARE THIS INFO WITH FRIENDS     I hope you are having a great start to your 2010.  My real estate business in 2009 showed growth over 2008 which was the year of Hurricane Ike, the crumbling economy, and the tightening of credit and lending institutions.  2010 looks to be good year in the real estate business, especially locally.  Inventory locally remains low, but there is expectations of a growing inventory and influx of buyers in the 2nd quarter. Nationally, signs in the housing market indicate that the markets are once again trending on the positive side of the curve.  Tax credits are still available for home buyers with a written sales contract prior to April 30th (up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers and up to $6,500 for repeat buyers).  For a FAQ on the tax credit, click here ... 01/05/2010

Now that Christmas has come and gone, what do you do with the Christmas tree?  Don't just throw it in the trash.  Recycle your christmas tree in Kingwood and it will help Brazoria County beaches.  Specifically, all recycled trees picked up by the Association Management, Inc. - Kingwood until January 9, 2010, will be used to help rebuild the sand dunes on the Brazoria County beaches during their annual Dune Day.  AMI-Kingwood needs 20,000 Christmas trees to help rebuild the sand dunes that Hurricane Ike demolished.  Residents can also drop off their Christmas trees at AMI's office (900 Rockmead Dr #144, Kingwood) until January 9th as well.  The trees will then be transported from the office to the beach via Brazoria County precinct crews. The sand dunes on Brazoria County beaches helped ... 01/05/2010

You want to get the perfect loan for your investment property in Kingwood Texas. If you want to finance a rental property in Kingwood Texas that you want to sell for quick cash or hold long term. This special report series will uncover the place to start on your journey for investment financing.READ EVERY WORD BELOW: Bryan Fagan Talks About How to Finance Your Investment Property inKingwood Texas.Looking for investment properties in Kingwood Texas can be a lot of fun. You will have a great deal of pleasure when you go into the property and imagine the profits of the future. 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 The wisest way to start your search is to contact a brok... 01/04/2010

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:Bryan Fagan DiscussesHow to Finance Your Investment Property in Kingwood Texas.Looking for investment properties in Kingwood Texas can be a rewarding career or retirement plan. You will have a great deal of pleasure when you go into the property and imagine the profits of the future. However, before you begin seeking out properties in earnest, you must have your financing squared away.If you are planning on borrowing money to purchase ... 01/03/2010

Trash becomes treasure in the eye of the beholder.And with reason,this Latin proverb has been around for a very long time. Someone else's difficulties are another persons financial chances.Among the biggest portfolios builders over the past ten years or so is Foreclosure investing in Kingwood Texas. No longer is the era of easy credit standards, meaning that the adjustable-rate, subprime mortgages that were so easily obtained these past few years in Kingwood Texas will now be shifting to a higher rate of interest. With those subprime loans making up nearly a fifth of all home loans according to Fitch Ratings, an investment analysis firm, a large number of people tenuously holding onto their properties right now in the Kingwood Texas real estate market will probably be losing their grip ... 01/01/2010

Investing in Kingwood Texas can be a very profitable business for the wise investor. Unfortunately, you can also lose a lot of money in Kingwood Texas real estate if you don't know what you're doing. In this article, I'll go over several tips to help you ensure a profitable investing career in the Kingwood Texas real estate market.Pick a SpecialtyWhen you're going in to real estate investing, you'll likely find that there's an overwhelming amount of available information on all kinds of investing tactics.Rather than specializing in being "a real estate investor," pick something more specific. Perhaps you'll specialize in small apartments. Perhaps you'll specialize in buying foreclosures. Perhaps you'll specialize in fixing houses.Whatever the case may be, pick a specialty and learn ever... 12/31/2009

SHARE THIS INFO Kingwood, TX - Market Area 32 2009 Sold Data - Kingwood, TX S - 1023 Properties Found   SqFt Beds FB HB LP/SqFt List Price SP/SqFt Sale Price SP/LP % DOM CDOM Year Built Min 1080 2 1 0 18.94 27900 17.62 30000 66 % 0 0 1963 Avg 2687.3 3.76 2.4 0.69 81.49 218992 78.7 211489.82 96.6 % 75.28 113.49 1990 Max 7884 7 6 3 189.62 1495000 178.09 1200000 123 % 673 1182 2009 Median 2542 4 2 1 75.38 179900 73.34 174900 97 51 74 1990 2008 Sold Data - Kingwood, TX S - 1052 Properties Found   SqFt Beds FB HB LP/SqFt List Price SP/SqFt Sale Price SP/LP % DOM CDOM Year Built Min 1098 1 1 0 21.59 34900 18.5 23500 67 % 0 0 1940 Avg 2707.01 3.76 2.39 0.69 81.47 220537 78.85 213444.71 96.8 % 72.46 92.1 1990 Max 7190 6 5 3 184.58 849900 175.6 849900 117 % 714 734 2008 Median 2563 4 2 1 75.44 1... 12/31/2009

Bridge Fest 2010 - Lake Houston Family YMCA(Photos from Bridge Fest 2009)Click to see what is new at the Lake Houston Family YMCA. SHARE THIS INFO  Get Signed Up for Bridge Fest 2010 - Lake Houston Family YMCAKingwood, Texas Event Bridge Fest began as a celebration of the opening of the Lake Houston Parkway Bridge, which links the communities of Kingwood, Atascocita and Humble.  A 5K (3.1 miles) race for runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities and ages.  Net proceeds benefit the Lake Houston Family YMCA and East Montgomery County YMCA Partners Scholarship Campaign. Date and Time - Saturday, February 6, 2010 7:45 a.m. - 1/2 mile Kids Race, 6 & under8:00 a.m. - 1-mile Kids Race, 7 - 108:30 a.m. - 1-mile Kids Race, 11 - 149:00 a.m. - Bridge Fest 5K10:00 a.m. - Kiwanis Golf ball drop1... 12/31/2009

There are a lot of different reasons to quickly sell your house. While your home is on the market, it creates a lot of stress, but this can help you to be a little more stress-free. Your property is going to appear to be worth less the more time it spends on the market. Ultimately, quick sales are much preferable to slow ones. We will review how to sell your house in a quick and profitable manner.You can increase your house's value by keeping you house in great condition. If you want to get the top dollar and also elicit that on the spot, "I must have this house" response in prospective buyers, it's vital to have your home in ship-shape.The primary rooms of concern for perfecting are the bathrooms and the kitchen. Ensure that the every one of the floors sparkle cleanly. No grime or dirt... 12/30/2009

The following are the 6 important items for selecting 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 negotiating with you, educating you and helping you buy or sell your property. It's very important that you pick a real estate agent who is good at their job. We will discuss the six necessary steps for picking an excellent real estate agent. Kingwood Texas market.Tip 1 - Visit Their WebsiteThere is quite a bit that you can find out just by taking a close look at a real estate agent's website. This is where they'll "showcase" the highlights of their service.What is it that sets them apart from all the other competition? Ask how long they have been in the ... 12/29/2009

Six Pieces of Advice to Consider When Looking For a Real Estate Agent in Kingwood TexasThe kind of real estate agent you choose is important because they will be helping you in a time you will be risking your finances. They are there to make sure the moves you make are the right ones Your agent will be negotiating with you, teaching you all the ins and outs of selling your property as easily and most profitably as possible It's very important that you pick a real estate agent who is good at their job. We will discuss the six necessary steps for picking an excellent real estate agent. Kingwood Texas market.Tip #1 - Visit Their WebsiteSpend some time online and view the real estate agent's listings. You will be able to learn something about their business based on the website. The highlig... 12/28/2009

Print out this blog post and present cupon to the Lake Houston Family YMCA front desk for one week free. Join December 14th - December 31st and pay NO joining fee!New Wellness Center Opening December 21st See our NEW 6,700 sq. ft. Wellness Center opening Dec. 21st!  With 60 NEW cardio machines with personal viewing screens (with ipod compatability), two NEW sets of Cybex strength equipment (with Fitlinxx) & NEW free weights. If you have not seen our YMCA lately, you will be amazed at all we are doing to make this a great place for you and your family.  We are making our YMCA bigger and better to serve the entire Lake Houston community. Opening in January NEW expanded lobby with WI-FI and more space to socialize. NEW refreshment center. NEW chapel for meditation and prayer - The chapel ... 12/22/2009

Dining out in Kingwood?  Check out Raffa's Sunday Brunch.  It is a delicious experience.  For $17.95, an array of food is available for your tastebuds.  For $21.95, you can add an entree to the buffet.  Toss in $9 for a bottomless mimosa if you like! The buffet offerings during our visit included fresh fruit & yogurt, citrus fruit salad, fresh pear, gorgonzola & pecan salad, caesar salad, cold boiled shrimp, bacon & cheese pastries, & fresh salmon with capers & onion.  And that was only the cold side!Continuing on.  Pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy, white bean soup, Asian salmon, veggie lasagna, chicken quesadillas, & pork medallions.Wait - don't forget dessert.  Tres Leches.  Chocolate Cheesecake.  Plain Cheesecake.  Chocolate Cake.See what I mea... 12/19/2009