Are you getting ready to make your next move to the Houston area?  I would like to be the first to welcome you and assist you with all of your real estate needs whether you are moving to Houston, The Woodlands, or Spring, Texas.  As a relocation specialist, I can help you sell your current property and find a new one in this area.  As a RE/MAX agent, I help relocate families all over the globe.  Please call me today and I will be happy to send you a copy of the Houston Newcomer Guide.  It will help you narrow your search area and give you a lot of helpful information about the communities in this area.  I would like to help you with all of your relocation needs.  Please call me today so we can get started.  When you talk to your human resources coordinator, please ask for me by name!  Shannon Register 832.628.SELL

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Just 5 miles from Sugarland and 1 mile from Katy, you are guaranteed to fall in love with this one story, open floorplan, three bedroom, two bath home in Grand Mission inside of the Sonoma Ridge Division. An excellent value, it has been well maintained since it was built in 2005. Fully upgraded from the builder’s standards, this home includes granite countertops, premium carpet, crown molding, hardwood & tile floors, and a custom built mahogany front door. The lighting, mirrors, and faucets have also been upgraded. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, built in microwave, tiled backsplash, a butler’s pantry, and huge island. The master bathroom has elevated height on the double sinks, a separate shower and garden tub. The home has both a study and a game room. It has been custom painted with warm and pleasing colors. For energy efficiency, it has a tech shield roof. This home is situated on a huge lot with a covered back patio ideal for entertaining. You will never have neighbors behind you. The entire home is surrounded with brick. The Home Owner’s Association dues are $750 annually and that includes alarm monitoring. The water softener is leased for $24.98 per month. The community offers miles of walking & biking trails, pools, water park, a clubhouse, gym, and more.

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Increase your chances of getting your dream house instead of losing it to another buyer, with these easy steps.

1.  Get prequalified for a mortgage.  You’ll be able to make a firm commitment to buy and make your offer more desirable to the seller.

2.  Stay in close touch with your real estate sales associate to find out first about new listings that come on the market.  And be ready to go see a house as soon as it goes on the market.

3.  Scout out new listings yourself.  Look at Internet sites, newspaper ads, and drive by the neighborhood frequently.  Maybe you’ll see a brand-new “for sale” sign before anyone else.

4.  Be ready to make a decision.  Spend lots of time in advance deciding what you must have so you won’t be unsure when you have the chance to make an offer.

5.  Bid competitively.  You may not want to start out offering the absolute highest price you can afford, but don’t try to go too low to get a deal.  In a tight market, you’ll lose out.

6.  Keep contingencies to a minimum.  Restrcitions such as needing to sell your home before you move or wanting to delay the closing until a certain date can make your offer unappealing.  In a tight market, you’ll probably be able to sell your house rapidly.  Or talk to your lender about getting a bridge loan to cover both mortgages for a short period.

7.  Don’t get caught in a buying frenzy.  Just because there’s competition doesn’t mean you should just buy anything.  And even though you want to make your offer attractive, don’t neglect inspections that help ensure that your house is sound.

Reprinted from REALTOR Magazine Online by permission of the National Association of REALTORS.  Copyright 2005.  All rights reserved.  http://www.REALTOR.org/realtormag.

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WASHINGTON (Associated Press) – Home builder confidence in current sales rose two index points in February to 17 after falling two consecutive months, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

 Builders’ outlook for sales over the next six months climbed one point to 27, and traffic by prospective buyers remained at 12 index points. 

The index for the Midwest and South regions increased two points but dropped one point in the Northeast and West.

 The index reflects a survey of 528 residential developers across the nation. Index readings below 50 indicate negative sentiment about the market. The last time the index reading exceeded 50 was April 2006.

WASHINGTON (Associated Press) – Construction of new homes and apartments in January rose 2.8 percent to 591,000 units at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, surpassing economists’ expectations of 580,000 units, according to the Commerce Department.

Construction of single-family homes increased 1.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted rate of 484,000 units. Multi-family construction reported a 9.2 percent increase to an annual rate of 107,000 units.

 Construction rose 1 percent in the South and 3.2 percent in the Midwest. The majority of last month’s improved construction rates were due to the 10 percent jump in activity in the Northeast and the 8.9 percent increase in the West.

 January’s numbers represented a 21.1 percent increase from January 2009 and the fastest building rate since July.

 Additionally, December’s construction rates were revised by the Commerce Department from 557,000 units to 575,000 units. However, even with the revision, activity fell 0.7 percent in the last month of 2009. This dip was attributed to severe weather in many parts of the country.

 Applications for building permits, considered a good measure of future activity, fell 4.9 percent last month to a rate of 621,000 after two months of significant increases.