Houston has experienced a Very Hot and Humid Summer, quite unlike those of the recent past.
 
Anyway, the good news is that it is time for a change and that is what we are getting right now - well deserved rain and cooler temperatures. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year are just around the corner. There is excitement in the air.
 
The Government's $8,000 grant to first time homebuyers is drawing to a close. Buyers you must make up your mind on a property of choice if you plan on closing by the end of November and availing yourself of this free money. Please call me for details.

The latest Houston Market statistics on your area, Houston and the Houston Hotness Index are available for you now on the following links:

1.      Houston Real Estate Market Update   

2.      Houston Hotness Index by Area 

3.      Houston Market Update by Area YTD  
4.      How we rank among companies in Houston

Year-to-date, Houston made the greatest improvement in market conditions through September.  Much is due to comparing the September market to last years' September with Hurricane Ike.  However, the last quarter of 2008 [October, November, December] was plagued by the mortgage meltdown, a financial market crisis and a barrage of bad news.  In summary, we have nothing but better real estate days ahead in comparison to where we have been with a full recovery expected by 2011.
Here is a link to my "October Real Estate Update Newsletter.

Iona's Real Estate News letter

This month's issue includes topics such as:

"Home Buyer's Tax Credit Changes Possible";
"Don't Let An Over-priced Home Be a Humbling Lesson";
"Job-hunting Strategies For Trailing Spouses";
"Home Staging Helps Bring Top Dollar Sale";
"How to Stay on Top of Mortgage Payments During a Short-Term Financial Crisis";

I hope you enjoy this monthly newsletter. If you have any comments, please e-mail them to me. Do contact me for all your Real Estate nees

Sincerely,

Iona

Visit my Website at http://www.ionaalphonso.com

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Iona Alphonso, ABR, CHMS, CMA, e-PRO
Realtor and Marketing Specialist
Prudential Gary Greene Realtors
8817 Louetta Road
Spring TX 77379
 
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