By Mike | Published:
February 20, 2012
Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world’s largest real estate sales organization, announced that it has maintained its industry leadership position in brand awareness for the 11th consecutive year. In a study conducted by Millward Brown, a leading global market research organization, the CENTURY 21® brand achieved 95 percent name recognition, the [...]
By Mike | Published:
February 6, 2012
The Federal Reserve announced today that they will keep interest rates low until at least late 2014 in an effort to help jump-start the sluggish economy by making it less expensive to borrow money across all segments of the economy.
What this means for homebuyers and current homeowners is that mortgage rates for a purchase loan [...]
By Mike | Published:
December 23, 2011
As wonderful as the holiday season is, you’ll have to cut way back on seasonal decorating if your home is listed on the real estate market. You’re not selling Christmas, you’re selling a home and your listing must always look current in the photos being used to market it. The fundamentals of decorating a home [...]
By Mike | Published:
December 22, 2011
Gradual improvement in the housing market is expected next year, with existing-home sales edging up 4% to 5% and new home sales getting an even bigger boost off this year’s record lows, the chief economist of the nation’s largest real estate group said Friday.
“Tight mortgage credit conditions have been holding back homebuyers all year, and [...]
By Mike | Published:
December 20, 2011
CENTURY 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. is excited to announce that we have teamed up with BidSelect to offer the opportunity for online bidding on seller properties through their real estate agents. Sandlin Custom Homes is the first builder to take advantage of this opportunity through CENTURY 21 Mike Bowman. For more information, contact us at [...]
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By Mike | Published:
December 1, 2011
Don’t let the thought of selling your home during the winter months dampen your holiday spirit. Create a festive, buyer-friendly environment with these seven seasonal staging tips.
Holiday Decor
The less-is-more mantra of home staging may tempt you to forgo holiday cheer this year. But a few subtle touches like a pinecone centerpiece, an evergreen wreath or [...]
By Mike | Published:
November 29, 2011
Keller Real Estate: Award-winning real estate company launches real estate website exclusively for Keller, TX homes for sale.
Welcome to Keller, Texas. With a small town civic atmosphere, highly rated Keller ISD school system, affordable living, and central location, Keller is a much sought-after area to live in North Texas.
Detailed property searches include: [...]
By Mike | Published:
November 20, 2011
Better Homes & Gardens shared a fantastic list of 20 Weekend Projects Under $20. If you’ve recently moved into a new home or are sprucing up your home to sell, these are simple, quick and easy projects that make a big impact.
1. Add a Lower Bar to Your Closet – Double your closet space by [...]
By Mike | Published:
November 8, 2011
If you have $100, you may be able to buy a house. For the next year, in some states including Texas, The Department of Housing and Urban Development is selling foreclosed homes for a $100 down payment plus closing costs.
If you buy, you have to actually live in the house and receive financing through the [...]
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By Mike | Published:
November 7, 2011
1. Submit “Request for Evaluation of Education Documents” with college transcripts, if applicable, to Texas Real Estate Commission TREC ($20.00).
2. Take the required courses ($700-$1,050) www.kpstexas.com
3. Interview with a Broker for sponsorship
4. If you have already completed Step 1, fax Real Estate course certificates and cover letter to TREC’s Education Department. Fax to (512) 465-3989. [...]
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