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The Mosaic at Hermann park just can't keep getting better.  Featuring an acre amenity deck which includes fitness, an infinity edge pool, a theater, billiards, and pretty much anything else you can ponder on enjoying on a relaxed Saturday afternoon, the Mosaic has plenty to offer anyone looking to invest in Houston.

 

Investors Welcome - Rent Out Your Units

I've received word that the Mosaic will have an on-site property management company to handle any of the units you currently own and are looking to rent out.  Who will you be renting to?  Any professional visiting Houston for an extended business trip, medical professionals, downtown businessmen and women; the target is wide open!  What other piece of Houston…

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When buying a new home, the first usual topic of discussion routinely surrounds a client's credit, the financial decisions that have gotten them to this point so far, and what needs to happen to get them to the next step in their life.

Why is credit so important after all?  Don't they know I'm a hard working person and have learned from my mistakes?  Not necessarily.

It's Not Personal

Your mortgage consultant will do their best to make sure that your file is submitted to your qualifying lender in the best light possible.  Upon approval, the lender will send the file to underwriting to be scrutinized by the underwriter.

An underwriter's main job is to ensure that the decision to lend you money is not putting the company at a large enough risk to… Read Full Post

Have you ever wanted to get information on the income, demographics and crime for particular parts of your city?  One great way to get this information is by using our handy tool at MyHomeHouston.com called the City Profile Reports.

This tool will allow you to see in any particular city and state:

• Demographics
• Income and Jobs
• Ethnicity
• Education
• Climate
• Crime
• Residential Sales History

We use this mostly in the Houston real estate market when viewing area crime statistics compared to a state and national level.  It has helped my team better advise our clients on crime in areas of Houston that are known to be less than safe.

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If you are thinking about buying a home, purchasing a townhome or condominium (condo for short) may have crossed your mind.  There are certain features that will separate these two types of properties that are commonly confused between one another.

Townhomes

When owning a townhome, you will usually be responsible for your yard that is usually fenced in in a small patio area.  These types of properties also will share one or two walls depending on location, and will usually not have neighbors above you.

You are responsible for getting insurance on a townhome like a traditional home, however there are some homeowner's associations (HOA) that will take care of a roof replacement should the need ever arise.  Townhomes have been known to be accompanied… Read Full Post

When buying a home, you've probably gotten advice from relatives and friends about ways to save money.  One of these ways is filing exemptions on your property after you obtain ownership.

There are various types of exemptions in the Houston real estate market, such as the general residential, age over 65,  disability and over 65 surviving spouse.  However the most widely used exemption is the general residential exemption, also known as the Homestead exemption.

Don't get confused; the homestead exemption and claiming homestead on your property are two different things.  When you claim homestead on your property, you are claiming to your local taxing authority that this is your primary residence and it cannot be taken from you nor can it be forced to… Read Full Post

What exactly is a patio home?  According to this article at About.com:

Patio homes in Arizona were traditionally 1-story homes that shared at least one side wall and had a back patio but not necessarily a backyard.

Patio homes are usually built with 2, 3 or 4 homes in each building instead of the continuous row of homes common with townhouses.The Houston real estate market has it's fair share of patio homes, and during the initial stages of our buyer consultations, we ask if this is a criteria for our client's next home.  More times than not, our client really isn't certain to the true definition of a patio home.

In the future, remember that any home built with a common wall and sharing a common area is most likely a patio home.  You may also be… Read Full Post

Rosenberg, Texas has been generating quite a buzz lately, and with the latest opening of Lennar at the Kingdom Heights location I can see that Houston builders definitely see potential in this hidden city Southwest of Houston.

What is Kingdom Heights?

Kingdom Heights is a real estate development by the Millis Group, who focuses on both residential and commercial developments, and three Houston builders: Ryland, Meritage Homes, and now Lennar. 

Their goals was to create a lakeside and parkside master planned community on 572 acres, positioned close to Sugarland to help continue the rapid development in Southwest Houston.

Pre-Construction Pricing

Lennar (for a limited time) is currently offering pre-construction pricing with their available floor…

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The new construction in Houston never ceases to amaze me, and the Mosaic at Hermann Park is one of those real estate developments that will knock your socks off.  The Mosaic at Hermann Park is a luxury condominium development in a prime location in Houston, with a view overlooking the Downtown Houston landscape that is simply amazing.



The price range at the Mosaic starts in the high $200's, depending on the unit type.  My clients have been seeing steady appreciation for these units over recent months.  In 5 months times many units are appreciating at a pace of nearly $50,000.  Taking advantage of pre-construction prices is definitely a target with investors snatching up these units.

Location

The Mosaic at Hermann park is located in central…

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