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Texas Real Estate
Ask George and Chuck		3/8/2010 9:00 AM
Dear George: How can I get my ex-husband's name off my deed?.....
Prepare yourself for a good closing		3/3/2010 9:00 AM
Closing is a process that begins weeks before the actual closing date, and follows an outline dictated largely by the buyer's original offer.....
Understanding the lingo - comps		2/17/2010 9:00 AM
So, you're selling your home and everyone you interviewed to list your home has mentioned "pulling comps"......
Forget the forecast; look out the window		2/12/2010 9:00 AM
Hanging on through difficult economic times means different things to different people......
Some luxury developers await quality investors, buyers		1/28/2010 9:00 AM
Hanging on through difficult economic times means different things to different people......
All real estate is local		1/21/2010 9:00 AM
Is it a seller's market or a buyer's market? Be careful where you get your information......
The secret's out		1/20/2010 9:00 AM
It's one of the worst-kept secrets out there: Texas is a great place to live......
Keep copies		1/12/2010 9:00 AM
It's important to keep the paperwork.....
Homestead exemption scams		12/15/2009 9:00 AM
You must apply for the exemption, but there is no fee associated with applying for a homestead exemption.....
Some lenders too picky on foreclosure financing		12/14/2009 9:00 AM
Remember when lenders were content to sell foreclosed homes to any qualified buyer?.....
If the last tree in the forest falls...		12/10/2009 9:00 AM
If governmental entities had full discretion on what was a public good, all private real property would be at risk of being appropriated for the public good.....
Overpriced or under-analyzed?		12/8/2009 9:00 AM
A look at Forbes list of cities where homes are most overpriced......
Buy a home, get a tax credit		12/1/2009 9:00 AM
If you were thinking of buying your first home but just couldn't get it together in time to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit, you have an extension. Congress gave you about five more months......
Ask George and Chuck		11/30/2009 9:00 AM
Dear George: Where can I find someone who will insure my home?.....
Letters of distinction		11/10/2009 9:00 AM
One certification, available only to Texas REALTORS, is called Texas Affordable Housing Specialist.....
The tax credit isn't the only help for homebuyers		11/5/2009 9:00 AM
It looks like Congress is going to extend the homebuyer tax credit......
Why must they lie?		10/15/2009 9:00 AM
If you could hook up a lie detector to an e-mail, the needle would be jumping on this one.....
Even wooly-headed profs have good ideas		10/8/2009 9:00 AM
A pair of researchers at CERGE-EI, a Czech university, examined evidence about the origins of the housing bubble and whether it ever existed at all.....
No fun being number 1		10/5/2009 9:00 AM
Texas ranks 14th in the amount residents pay in property taxes. Our state is also first in how much we pay in property taxes. How can that be?.....
Primary owners now in the seasonal rental game		10/1/2009 9:00 AM
Approximately 15% of vacation rental owners have rented their primary residence to travelers, and the practice is becoming more common.....
Lost in translation		9/28/2009 9:00 AM
On Nov. 3, 2009, the voters of Texas will once again have an opportunity to take a stand against the burdensome and uneven taxation of residential property.....
Expect the unexpected (and the expected)		9/22/2009 9:00 AM
The cost of home maintenance and repairs is usually one of the biggest surprises for new homeowners.....
Time is ticking on $8,000 credit		9/17/2009 9:00 AM
I hope homebuyers understand the deadline for the $8,000 federal tax credit. Getting it wrong could cost someone a lot.....
Market versus appraised value		9/4/2009 9:00 AM
Don't confuse the appraisal with market value. The appraised value is a certified appraiser's opinion of the worth of a home at a given point in time......
Pre-approval or pre-qualification?		9/4/2009 9:00 AM
While both may put you in a potentially stronger buying position, getting pre-approved by the lender carries a bit more weight.....

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