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Thinking About Selling? Now is the Time!

Monday, March 14th, 2016

Statistics show that the best time to list a house is March. This makes sense since many people try to move during the summer due to school changes. This is also the perfect time to showcase your homes curb appeal since most plants and flowers are beginning to look their best. Curb appeal is very…Read More »

3rd Quarter Market Statistics

Monday, October 6th, 2014

  The number one question we as REALTORS are asked is, “How is the market”?  We as a profession are asked this during working hours, at social functions, at our kids’ school functions, while walking our dogs, while doing yard work, and any other time anyone finds out we sell real estate.  At times, the…Read More »

The Fastest Way to Get Pre-Aprroved for a Mortgage Loan

Friday, September 5th, 2014

Getting pre-approved for a loan can make the whole home-buying experience go smoother.  When you’re pre-approved, REALTORS® are more likely to want you as a customer, sellers are more likely to accept your offer, and—by knowing what you can afford—you’ll know what homes to look at. And it doesn’t have to be a hassle either. With these easy…Read More »

Step by Step Guide for the Home Sale Process

Monday, April 21st, 2014

Steps of the Home Sales Process: 1.  Financing:   Pre-approval – this lets you know how much you qualify to buy and what type of loan works best for you.  We know the best lenders in the area-     We will help you find the best one for you. 2.  Finding the home for you:  We will show you homes…Read More »

Home Selling Tips

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014

Spring time is here and the local market is heating up.  If you are selling your home, here are a couple of tips to get your home “show ready”.   Rearrange Bedroom Closets and Kitchen Cabinets Buyers love to snoop and will open closet and cabinet doors. Think of the message it sends if items fall…Read More »

Happy Valentine’s (Home) Day

Friday, February 14th, 2014

As all of us are bombarded with cupid’s arrows I am reminded of the saying ” home is where the heart is”. I know that might seem just a little overly sentimental. However, if you think about it for most of us home is where we start and end most of our days. Even though…Read More »

7 Tips for House Hunting

Thursday, February 6th, 2014

While checking out some of the real estate advice on the internet, we ran across this great video from HGTV that covers the 7 tips of house hunting.  We all know Puxantony Phil has predicted 6 more weeks of winter, but we know it won’t be long before things begin to feel spring-like in East Texas. …Read More »

How to Choose a Realtor

Monday, February 3rd, 2014

For most people, selling and/or buying a home is one of the largest purchases they will make in their lifetime, so finding the right Realtor to guide you through the transaction is extremely important.  Here are some things to keep in mind as you pick which agent will represent you: Experience: Look to agents who…Read More »

October Accolades

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

Wow this year has flown by and things have gotten very busy at our office to finish out the year.  We have been so busy we forgot to recognize our October Top Producers!  Our Top Producer for the month of October is Pat Russell.  Pat is a consistent top producing agent with many years of…Read More »

Pricing Your Home Right to Sell More Quickly

Friday, October 18th, 2013

While it is only natural to want to sell your house for the highest price possible, many home sellers are finding that their homes languish on the market for months for one simple reason – the price they set is simply too high.  In a somewhat challenging market, in which there are numerous homes for…Read More »

What’s The Payback for Remodeling Your Home?

Friday, October 11th, 2013

In some cases, the value of the remodeling project at resale is more than 100% of its original cost. This usually happens in markets where property values are rising very rapidly, but it can also occur when buyers regard certain types of remodeling projects as “standard.”  For example, in a neighborhood where most houses have…Read More »

September Accolades!

Thursday, October 10th, 2013

It is hard to believe we are 3/4 of the way through 2013.  This has been a very busy year for us at Noon & Associates and it is due to our great agents we have here.  While we recognize monthly “stand our” agents; every agent with our firm is a highly trained professional ready…Read More »