What is the cutting edge house color? GREEN Did you know that the average U.S. home causes twice as much greenhouse emissions as a single car? It’s true. So it shouldn’t surprise anyone that home building is poised to be the next big push in the environmental awakening. Homes or environmentally sensitive housing are already … Continued
Commonly referred to as DTI, your debt-to-income ratio tells lenders what % of your income you have available for a house payment after fulfilling your other recurring obligations each month.Recurring debt includes credit card payments, child support payments, car payments and other obligations that will not be paid off within 10 months (for conventional loans). … Continued
Your home is your sanctuary and when it comes time to sell, you want someone else to think of it as their sanctuary too. So how do you make your home stand out among all the new construction homes available? It is all in the upgrades. To prepare your home for sale, the tricky part … Continued
Today, the American dream seems to consist of owning a new home, not just any home. According to industry sources more than 70 percent of home buyers want a new house. While new construction buyers are waiting for visions of spotless carpets from the Capital of Texas Chem-Dry the mission is helping people live healthy lives starting … Continued
Here are the 10 best real estate books of 2006: 1. “Trump-Style Negotiation,” by George Ross (John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken, NJ), $24.95, 259 pages. This unique book offers insights into Donald J. Trump’s big-thinking negotiation style, which leaves the contract details to his trusted adviser, George Ross. Only serious real estate buyers, sellers, real … Continued