MLS Report for January 2010

Houston’s Luxury Home Market Gets a Boost in January

Surge in sales of homes priced $500K and above promotes double-digit price appreciation

 

HOUSTON — (February 16, 2010) — The Houston real estate market opened 2010 with a mixed bag of readings, making it difficult to determine a clear direction for the months ahead.
January sales of single-family homes [...]

Firethorne Community Sets Record in January 2010

Federal Housing Tax Credit Program Helps Firethorne Achieve
Record-Breaking January Home Sales
Katy/Fulshear – Feb. 16, 2010. . . . Firethorne sold 23 new homes in January 2010, marking a record high for January sales for the Katy/Fulshear residential real estate development. The all-time high January sales record was achieved in part thanks to the Federal Housing [...]

Why Should You Sign a Buyer’s Rep Agreement

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 What is a buyer’s rep agreement?
If you are in the process of buying a home, and selecting a real estate professional to assist you, you may be asked to sign a Buyer Representation Agreement – or Buyer’s Rep. This is a legal document that lays out the working relationship between you and your agent. It [...]