Archive for July, 2008

Home Warranties

July 18th, 2008

“What is a home warranty and what does it cover?”  This was a question my mom asked just the other day.  You may have the same question.  As the average age of a typical Woodlands home increases things begin to break and need replacing.  A home warranty is a policy that pays repair or replacement [...]

Real Estate - Real vs Personal Property

July 17th, 2008

In real estate few things upset buyers and sellers as often as misunderstanding what is and what is not staying or going with the house.  At closing time, the last thing you want is a dispute over what goes with the house and what doesn’t. But it isn’t all that unusual for a buyer to [...]

Moving With Pets

July 15th, 2008

Moving to a new home is stressful to you, but, moving to a new home is also stressful to your pet. So be patient and understanding and provide lots of affection. Here are some pointers to help you settle in safely and sanely.

Cats
 For the first few days in your new home, it’s smart to [...]

Closing Costs

July 13th, 2008

Closing Costs
There are numerous fees associated with the buying or selling of a home – these fees are called closing costs. Certain fees are automatically assigned to either the buyer or the seller; other costs are either negotiable or dictated by local custom.
 
Buyer closing costs
When a buyer applies for a loan, lenders are required to [...]

Woodlands Alert System

July 11th, 2008

Woodlands homeowners, do you know about the alert system that we now have in our community?  You can sign up for it at the following address:
http://www.woodlandsalert.org/SelectAlert/login.aspx
This program is designed to notify The Woodlands homeowners of emergencies, burglaries, or other types of important or urgent community information.  You may receive the information via phone, or email.  [...]

The Woodlands Award

July 6th, 2008

Congratulations to The Woodlands High School Athletics Department for receiving the Houston Chronicle’s Chronicle Cup Award.  Read about the award at the following address:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/5873760.html