Houston Market Rankings in MLS by Company

Houston Market Rankings in MLS by Company Category: Single Family, Townhouse/Condo, Lots, Multi-Family, Country Homes/Acreage, Mid/Hi-Rise Condo Nov.-09-2009 Current Active Listings – All Areas Rank Company Name # of Listings Volume Average % Total  1 Prudential...

Texas Windstorm Association Probe

A consumer group has called for a legislative investigation of Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, the state’s  largest windstorm insurer.  The group is claiming that poorly trained adjusters underpaid, under-assessed and delayed claims after Hurricane Ike in...

Houston and Texas to Lead Economic Recovery

According to a nationwide forecast by IHS Global Insight, four major Texas metros will be among the first in the nation to recover from the recession. San Antonio and Austin are expected to bounce back to pre-recession job levels sometime next year, predicts the...

Mortgage Rates Remain Steady

As has been the case all year long, mortgage rates remain low – hovering the 5% mark.  The tax credit extension, although the long term effects may be adverse, should help housing going into the first quarter of 2010.  Coupled with low interest rates, many...

Home Buyer Tax Credit Passes House and Senate

Courtesy:  Scott Medsger – Hometrust Loans As expected, the extension of the tax credit for first time homebuyers passed both the House and Senate and now awaits the Presidents signature.  For First Time Homebuyers, or those that have not owned a home in the...