Archive for May, 2009
Are Realtors® Too Positive About The Market? Or Are They Not Doing Enough?
Thoughts on how we deal with the question, “Is now a good time to buy?” In some ways, it might seem like career suicide to dare suggest that we as Realtors® might sometimes be too “sunshine and roses” when it comes to talking about the market, but the fact is, I often wonder how to [...]
Texas: Non-Disclosure State – Not For Long?
More taxes or better tax appraisals? Here in Texas, we are a non-disclosure state. But what exactly does that mean? Non-disclosure states do not reveal sales prices of homes publicly. These states include Alaska, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, some counties in Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. As a Realtor® I [...]
How much printer ink do you waste in a year?
A FREE printer? Saving money? Sounds good to me. Although this post isn’t about real estate or San Antonio, I wanted to share this with you. In my daily wanderings on the web, I came across a message from someone and followed the link as recommended. What I came across was a post about the [...]
Questions About The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
A deeper look at the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. Update: The amendment allowing for the extension and expansion recently passed and was signed into law by the President. You can read up on the new rules and changes in the most current post on the latest version in “First Time Home Buyer Tax [...]
KB Home: Quarry At Iron Mountain Resident Adds His Thoughts
I love it when people join the conversation. Unfortunately, sometimes I come across information and post it here, only to find out later that the post is called into question for its relevance and accuracy. This was one such post. Although I do my best to research all of my facts for any post I [...]
