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Home sellers kept cashing in during third quarter
Home and condo sales profit margins reached nearly 50% in Q3, with typical home sales netting $123,100, slightly up from Q2 but down from last year. Median home prices rose 3% to $370,000. Profit margins have stabilized below 50% after peaking above 60% in 2022. Sellers held homes for an average of 8.39 years, the…
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Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is commonly known to commemorate the colonial Pilgrims’ harvest meal that they shared with Wampanoag Indians in 1621But it wasn’t a holiday until 1853 that Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday and kept Thanksgiving as the last Thursday in November.In many American households, the Thanksgiving celebration centers on cooking and sharing a bountiful…
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5 Tips to Improve your Credit, to Qualify for a Mortgage
Many potential borrowers in St. Louis and Kansas City are turned down for mortgages primarily due to credit scores below the required minimum of 640 and property value issues. To improve credit scores within 30-180 days, tips include: paying bills on time, keeping revolving account balances low, adding a spouse as an authorized user, applying…
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Houston Home Prices Dip, More Buyers Can Afford
Slide 1: 39% of Houston households purchased homes this year, showing a 2% increase. Slide 2: Median home prices slightly decreased to $349,400, stabilizing the market. Slide 3: Houston market described as balanced, with > five months inventory Slide 4: Rent prices ↓; 46% can afford $2,100 avg lease. Slide 5: Minimum annual income required:…
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Houston Open House Secrets: Win Big with Vahid Shams
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ایالت‌هایی که توسعه اقتصادی روند بازار مسکن را تغییر می‌دهند
توسعه اقتصادی در ایالت‌های کلیدی آمریکا بازار مسکن را متحول کرده است. اقتصاد متنوع Nevada رشد خانه‌های لوکس و پایدار را به‌ویژه در Henderson رقم زده است. Texas با مهاجرت شرکت‌ها به شهرهایی مانند Austin و Dallas با تقاضای بالایی روبه‌روست. Florida با بخش‌های مالی و گردشگری، خریداران لوکس را جذب می‌کند. منطقه Research Triangle…
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Houston Leads Nation in New Apartment Developments
In 2025, Houston ranks as the No. 8 metro area in the US for new apartment construction. The city is expected to add 14,439 new units by year’s end, ↓ 37.6% yearly but still among the nation’s most active markets. Most new apartments are located in Houston proper (7,700+ units), with additional developments in Cypress…
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5 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Buying your first home can be exciting yet overwhelming. Here are five tips to help you navigate the process: 1. Start with a budget that includes all costs, not just the mortgage. 2. Get pre-approved for a mortgage to show seriousness and streamline closing. 3. Prioritize essential features over luxury items in your home search.…
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Houston Home Inspection Secrets with Vahid Shams
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In Honor of Heroes: Veterans Day!
The “11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918 signaled the end of World War I. It's honored as Veterans Day to remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve during times of war, conflict and peace. Salute to all heroes, and thank you for your service.personnel…