“Do as I say, not as I do!” is the famous line sometimes imputed to parents, but always meant to indicate that the speaker either
a) is honest (and willing to admit making plenty of mistakes); or else
b) is a hypocrite.
In that vein,...
“If mortgage rates weren’t enough,” began last week’s CNBC.com commentary, “it was even harder to qualify for a mortgage in July…” That dour introduction was followed by a series of Eeyore-worthy observations. Lest Houston hou...
Last week, Elon Musk was in the news again—this time for a housing prognostication that immediately prompted sharp counters from industry experts. Twitter’s new owner tweeted that he expected the hard times currently being experienced i...
If there is even a sliver of a chance you will add your home to the Houston listings any time within the foreseeable future, there is one key feature that’s all but impossible to improve quickly when it comes time to sell: the lawn. Even ...
When you thumb through this year’s comprehensive housing report on the identities and motivations of U.S. home buyers and sellers, you are reminded anew of how wide-ranging the results turn out to be. It’s a truism among Houston housing...
Clicking on an unfamiliar computer icon last week triggered one of those new Artificially Intelligent bots to offer its services. The message that popped up was generous: “Ask me anything!”
Since the topic of the day had been disagre...
When you first move into your Houston house, thinking about selling it is far down the list of what’s on your mind. That is as it should be: the enjoyment of that first stroll through the rooms that are finally yours is the culmination of...
A brief review of the national picture is more encouraging for Houston home sales than has often been the case of late—but is also a bit of a mixed bag:
• Existing home sales reversed a 12-month decline by rising a strong 14.5% in Februa...
Houston weather doesn’t always behave as we’d like, so it’s one of those enduring givens that inclement conditions are possible when you are getting ready for an open house or your Houston home showing. To some degree, the more flexib...