Stay Informed: Housing Trends
It's our job to stay up-to-date on housing trends and real estate news, and we like to keep you in the loop, too! Our Housing Trends Newsletter has national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you're in the market for a new home, thinking...
First Quarter Recap
Did you see our recent Facebook post about our awesome first quarter? In case you missed it, or want some more info, here’s a rundown of how we did. As always, our goal is to sell homes that we list within 30-60 days. This quarter, our AVERAGE days on market of homes...
10 Tips for a Greener Home
This Earth Day, we’re bringing you 10 practical ideas you can use to make your home a more eco-friendly place! 1. Conduct a Home Energy Assessment Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy, this simple audit can help you pinpoint energy efficient upgrades you...
Tax dates you should know about
Tax day is almost here, but it's not the only day to keep in mind (don't worry, you have until April 17 to submit your tax return)! Here are some important tax dates every homeowner should know about. Got questions? We'd be happy to answer them! Give us a call or...
FHA Changes You Should Know About
As always, we want to keep you in the know on what’s going on in the real estate world, and if you’re planning to get an FHA loan after April 1, 2012, this is definitely something you should know! Effective April 1, 2012, FHA is rolling out a new premium structure for...
I Do! Bridal Soiree
It’s a very exciting time of year for Houston’s engaged couples as wedding season heats up! The Loken Group of Keller Williams Signature is the exclusive real estate agency for the Weddings in Houston magazine and we are honored to take care of all of your...
Upcoming Events
Thank you to the brides who braved the rain on Sunday for an outstanding "I Do! Bridal Soiree" at Hotel ZaZa in Houston! The Loken Group was a new participant at the 2011 ZaZa Bridal Show and thoroughly enjoyed meeting brides, their best friends and family members who...
30-Year Fixed Mortgage rate rises slightly for 2nd consecutive week after hitting all-time low levels
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.09 percent, up from 4.05 percent at this same time last week. After peaking at 4.07 percent on Saturday, the 30-year fixed...
Spaulding For Children 2011 A HUGE SUCCESS!
We are so excited about partnering with Spaulding for Children this year for our annual Copperfield Racquet Club sponsored event. Spaulding for Children is a foster, adoption, and post-adoption agency that coordinates the placement of children into wonderful, loving...
What is a HUD home?
What is a HUD home? Many buyers (especially first-time home buyers) are asking the same question - What is a HUD home? HUD homes are one type of foreclosure property. They are homes that were purchased using an FHA loan and have now been repossessed and are...