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June 2009 - Posts

• Homeowners can sell their properties themselves. Part 2

  We have talked in a previous article about the most important part of selling any property. That is the price.The second most important thing is getting the property in show shape. This requires that you take a very objective look at your home. Better Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2009 2:51 PM by Ralph and Jeanne Janisch | 0 Comments

• Prestonwood Forest in Northwest Houston

  This area is a well kept secret. Nestled in the trees of Northwest Houston, homeowners are under strict restrictions to keep up their property. The result is a delightfully well landscaped and beautifully maintained area. For many years Prestonwood Forest Read More... Posted Thursday, June 11, 2009 4:33 PM by Ralph and Jeanne Janisch | 0 Comments Filed under: Prestonwood forest, northwest houston texas

• The Housing Market Today is in Limbo!

  Many of the subdivisions that we have been active in since 1978 are stable, but not showing any appreciation right now. We had become used to annual inflation factors of up to 15% over the years. While things may not be gaining in value, for the most Read More... Posted Thursday, June 11, 2009 4:59 AM by Ralph and Jeanne Janisch | 0 Comments Filed under: Market Conditions, Appraisal, Houston Texas, foreclosures, homes, recession, value, loan process, housing market, lenders, interest rates, appraisers, buyer

• Tales from the Real Estate trenches of Northwest Houston

  Thirty years ago, the very first customer I had worked with were a delightful couple with stable income and realistic expectations. We looked at a myriad of homes and these people, who we will call “Bob and Naomi” for the story, came to me Read More... Posted Friday, June 05, 2009 12:50 PM by Ralph and Jeanne Janisch | 0 Comments Filed under: real Estate. northwest houston

• Dream Makers for homebuyers in Northwest Houston

  We are Dream makers. One of our favorite slogans is “Opening Doors and Dreams since 1978.” The concept is here is simple. You create your dream. Then share it with us. We can put our two minds and over 50 years of experience to work on all Read More... Posted Friday, June 05, 2009 11:20 AM by Ralph and Jeanne Janisch | 0 Comments Filed under: Broker, realtor, Tomball, Magnolia, Rosehill, The Woodlands, buy a home, Houston Texas, Cypress

• What's your definition of affordable?

  Is the top of your home buying criteria “affordable”? Lets define that word. Does it mean getting the most value for the least possible amount of money? If that is what you mean by affordable, we look for properties that meet that definition Read More... Posted Monday, June 01, 2009 11:13 AM by Ralph and Jeanne Janisch | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Northwest Houston, Affordable, Broker, Agent