As it was in the beginning…. And still is! A succinct history of Houston is given in the 17 books written by George Fuerman the feature editor for the Houston Post. “Houston took on the personality of the rodeo crowd, the oil crowd, by men and women known as the Big Rich. The name itself Houston has become a symbol of Southern Hospitality.” George Fuerman wrote these words 35 years ago. Nothing has changed since he wrote these words about our city’s personality. It is still a place where millionaires … [Read more...]
Buyers get Realistic about Foreclosures in Houston
You cannot turn the radio on without an investor telling you they have a free seminar coming up in Houston. They will tell you how to make a fortune flipping houses with no money down. Flipping homes is on everyone’s mind. After all, where else can you double you money in a few months? The Houston MLS shows that there are 483 single family home foreclosures listed for sale today. The total amount of single family homes listed for sale in the Houston MLS is 17,864 on March 28, 2015. That means of all the single … [Read more...]
Real Estate Brokers are Important
Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com and other internet portals have helped change the Real Estate industry. They have accomplished this by giving consumers access to more information than that provided by the local MLS. Many REALTORS® including Bill Edge have also benefitted from this change. For example, contact management systems allow the client to have 24 hour access to real estate files and documents. The National Association of Realtors statistics for 2014 show: • 92% of buyers use the internet … [Read more...]
Inner loop Houston housing will be strong in 2015
Declining Oil prices have Houston homebuyers expecting to see a drop in Housing demand. Don’t get to excited yet as the only thing happening so far is an increase in the Days on the Market Inner loop Houston Realtor Bill Edge said the long lines of people buyers attending open houses are gone. A Houston Realtor no longer has to get the offer in within minutes of the listing coming on the market. On the other hand finding an inner loop Houston home for sale on the west side is still very hard. He sees home … [Read more...]
What should a felon say on a lease app?
Bad things happen to good people. Young people in particular make mistakes through a lack of maturity, peer pressure, and just plain bad decisions. Unfortunately, felons are not a protected class. A landlord has the right to refuse to lease to a person convicted of a felony. As an experienced Houston Realtor who has advised landlords and tenants. I tell prospects wanting to lease to reveal everything. Virtually every landlord today runs a criminal background check as part of the lease application … [Read more...]
Body cameras for Houston Police
As an inner loop Houston Realtor I have an obligation to be informed about current events in Houston. I recently attended a Houston City Council Meeting on December 17th which discussed body cameras for police. Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland was the primary speaker for the first hour and half of the council meeting as he outlined his program and answered questions. Chief McClelland reported the results of his test program involving 100 officers with body cameras. He found that: • It takes … [Read more...]
The Role of a Realtor in 2014
The Real Estate Industry and the marketplace are dictating changes in the way a real estate transaction takes place today. TV shows such as the “Millionaire Agent” are making celebrity spokesman out of Realtors. There is disruption in the marketplace as the consumer searches for information on their own. The way real estate transactions take place is ever changing. Today’s consumer wants surveys, testimonials, quick response, transaction tracking ability, instant communication, community data, school … [Read more...]
Putting the Homebuyer in the Right School Zone – Houston School Rating
If I have learned nothing else since taking my first real estate course in the 1970’s, it is that the School zone matters. No parent wants their child to be in anything less than the best school. Unfortunately schools are not all equal for a variety of reasons. We as realtors know this and try to do the best we can to educate ourselves about the schools in our county. The great debate to me is whether the schools brought the people are the people caused the system to change. Nowhere is this issue more … [Read more...]
How Houston Realtor Makes Use of Latest Transaction Management Software
Houston Inner Loop Realtor Bill Edge is committed to providing the most effective and technologically current resources to his clients. He uses HAR ETS, a electronic transaction solution (ETS) which allows the buyer or seller to view their transactions electronically. Bob Hale, President/Chief Operating Officer Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) said “from listing to closing 92% of the consumers want to see transaction management.” Bill was a contributor to the software’s functionality and shared his in-depth … [Read more...]
One of the Prime pieces of land in the US sold in Houston
The Houston Fire Museum sold 1.4 acres located at 2310 Main Street on October 7, 2013. This land is located less than a half block from The Superblock. The superblock is 6 acres of land located on Main Street that is being developed jointly by Camden and Midtown. The Super block will contain a public park, seven story apartment building and retail space according to the Houston Business Journal. Midtown Houston Real Estate The revitalized area of Midtown Houston is the hottest area for residential development … [Read more...]
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