If I Would Have Bought Back Then in the Houston Area

Dad Said It…

“I Remember when I could have bought a home in Houston, Texas, right there on that exact corner!  If I would only have done it then I would be better off now!”  That is the message that I hear often from my dad when I was growing up.  Now it seems as if I will hear the same type of comment very soon from people all around the Greater Houston, Texas, area.  Maybe you are wondering why I would say that.

The simple reason is this: In talking with many clients about making an offer on a property, they do not want to get off of the fence and actually buy the home.   They do like the home and would like for it to be their new home address.  They could and do qualify for a loan!  So, what is keeping them from taking the step to move forward and actually sign the offer? Are there steps of the buying process that need clarifying?  Exactly what is causing the delay?

Despite the fact that many homes are being offered at a phenomenally, historically, all time low prices- plus the fact that there are incredibly low financing rates available, some clients still want to “hold out” for a better deal.  After all, it surely must be just around the corner. There are a lot of homes on the market to choose from at this time and I want the best for the lowest price possible.  Have I hear you?  I think so and I do not blame you for one minute.  I, too, want great deals.   

What is Wrong With That Thinking

Let’s use an old saying or two to help answer the question.  “A watch pot never boils!”   “You snooze you loose!” The same is true for real estate in today market.  It is a better financial deal for you to be in the home of your dreams with the current interest rate,even if they dip down a fraction more than the present level, than to have remained on the fence during this remarkable time and watch home prices and home loan rates drift higher.  Inevitably,home prices will rise and rates will go up and you as a client will have missed the opportunity of a lifetime.  Will you be the next one to learn from my dad’s ringing comment?  “I remember when…and I wish I would have…”? Keep that from happening to you and your family.  You can then say to your children, “I am glad that I bought my home in the Greater Houston, Texas, Area when I did!”  Go ahead and “Seal Your Real Estate Deal With A Smile.  Call Kay!  

A Look At The Overall Houston Single Family Home Market

90-day stats for Single Family properties in HOUSTON, TX as of February 3, 2012
Median List Price:	$146,706	Average List Price:	$295,385
Total Inventory:	10,190	Price per Square Foot:	$72
Average Home Size:	2,060	Median Lot Size:	7,294
Average # Beds:	3.40	Average # Baths:	2.46
Homes Absorbed:	571	Newly Listed:	474
Days on Market:	177	Average Age:	31

  

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The last of 4 letters “W” is twice as critical to first time home buyers.

W= When do you want to move in and Who can you depend on to help you with your Clear Lake and League City,  Texas move?

WHEN do you want to move in and WHO can you depend on to help you are two critical points that bring the K.N.O.W.  full circle for first time home buyers. 

Knowing the date that you would like to move into your Clear Lake and League City home will determine how far in advance you need to actually begin viewing the homes in person.  It will set you game plan into action at just the right time.  Starting too early can cause unnecessary delays and concerns.  Starting too late could actually prohibit the event from taking place to fit within a family plan.

• As a general rule here in the Clear Lake and League City Area from the time that you actually go under contract to buy a particular home it takes approximately thirty days to close if you have followed quality guidance in having all of the proper steps taken care through the K.N.O.W.

• Let’s review: K.N.O.W.

• K: Know you buying power and price point for a home

• N: Narrow the area you are considering living

• O: Organize your home buying wants and needs

• W: When do you want to move and Who to call for your Clear Lake and League City move.

• Visit with Kay Horacefield, REALTOR, to help you take your first K.N.O.W. step to home ownership.  You will be glad you did, just like Ben was.

• Client says: ”Working with the clearly defined steps that Kay suggested, we saved time, money amd made wise decisions.  She hepled us find the house that had our must haves and many of our would likes, plus other features that we never dreamed that we could have in our first home purchase in just the right location.”

• Let’s plan your journey to home ownership in Clear Lake and League City, Texas.  This simple word “K.N.O.W.” hooked with Kay Horacefield will give you the overall view.  You may send me an email or simply call.  Either way you choose, knowing that your speed is my speed, I’m sure this is comforting and relieves your fears knowing that you are in control of your time and amount of assistance you recieve.

Relaxing on Clear Lake

I want to write a blog. What will I blog about? What will I say and how will I say it? Thinking back about what I would tell my student when they were asked to write in their journals, reminds myself to put to use the things I taught them. I can hear my words flowing through the class room and see the students’ faces as my words hit their faces and some how found their way into the ear canals and up to their bright brains.

• “Just put your words on paper. Go ahead and talk on paper.” I would encourage them to write about what they knew.
• I went a little further to remind them that they had experience and those experiences were their experiences so not to worry because there was no way that that could be wrong. 
•  Individualy, they were the experts because they had lived what they were talking about.

With thouse thought to get me rolling,I know what I want to blog about…living in the Clear Lake and League City, Texas area. I can  speak as an expert because I have lived in Clear Lake for the past 13 years. My eyes has seen, my hands have touched, my ears have heard and my mouth has tasted and my nose has smelled the life in and around Clear Lake and League City, Texas. 

Yes, I will write about what I know, living in Clear Lake and helping clients buy and sell real estate in Clear Lake and League City.  My expertise does not stop with just those two cities.  I know the Greater Houston well, because I am a life long resident of this area.  My passion is helping people and bring value to each day.  Therefore, I  hope you will enjoy reading my blogs and become a frequent visitor as I share information about the real estate in and around Clear Lake and League City.  I will be throwing in real life experiences!  Remember I encouraged my students to write about what they knew so, I will be using the techniques I shared with my students.  www.clearlakeandleaguecityrealty.com