Are you ready to tackle that bathroom renovation you’ve been putting off? Before you pick up the phone and hire a contractor, why not save some cash and try your hand at it. Considering the cost of renovations for homeowners, DIY has gained popularity. The following list, created by Construction Management Degree.com contains 100 of the top DIY websites to help guide your home improvement projects, in no particular order. Founded in 2010, ConstructionManagementDegree.com is the only online resource which lists … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
Leases are the key to success in the Houston Market
Why you should Consider Leases. Everyone has to live somewhere. That means people must either own their home or rent—or live with their parents. Do you know what segment of the Houston real estate market had the greatest increase last year? Single-family leases. They were up more than 16 percent compared to 2010. (Okay, country home sales were up 18 percent so leases technically had the second largest increase, but that wouldn’t serve the purpose of this story.) According to HAR’s January 2012 figures, … [Read more...]
HUD giving $151 million to 4 zones around Houston
More than 3½ years after Hurricane Ike, HUD announced May 9, 2012 that $151 million in federal disaster relief money is on the way to four areas of Houston to rebuild or repair homes and apartments. Housing officials have chosen to channel the money to Acres Homes, Independence Heights, a northeast Houston crescent centered around the Fifth Ward, and Sunnyside/South Park/South Union in hopes of contributing to neighborhood redevelopment, as well as fixing individual homes. Mayor Parker said she consulted Texas … [Read more...]
REO trends are available on a number of sites
Want to stay up-to-date on REO developments in your state, county, and city? Explore the data offered by these sites. These easy to search databases will provide you with insight on real estate trends. By analyzing the scope and magnitude of foreclosure trends you will be able to make informed buying decisions OCC Mortgage Metrics Report www.occ.treas.gov/publications LPS Mortgage Monitor www.lpsvcs.com Local area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) www.Bls.gov/lau Housing Price … [Read more...]