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• New Postage Change Today, May 11, 2009

  Just a short reminder that we have a 2-cent U.S. Postage Increase starting Today, May 11, 2009. The governors of the U.S. Postal Service have approved new prices for mailing services, including a 2-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail stamp to 44 cents. Prices for mailing services are reviewed annually and adjusted each May. The new prices go into effect today! Read More... Posted Monday, May 11, 2009 1:26 PM by Diego Jaramillo | 0 Comments Filed under: Buyer, Seller, Postal

• Flood Insurance in the Greater Houston Area

  It is common knowledge that portions of the Houston area and the Texas Gulf Coast is prone to hurricanes and storms that may cause flooding. There are certain areas classified as flood zones depending on their proximity to waterways and their location in relation to the updated flood maps. I always recommend my clients to purchase flood insurance regardless of their location in Houston just to be on the safe side. Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2009 9:48 AM by Diego Jaramillo | 0 Comments Filed under: Flood Insurance, Buyer, Insurance, Buying Process, Seller, Selling Process

• Household Products - Water Displacement #40

  We sometimes accumulate products at home that we use for specific jobs and forget that they may have other uses. One such product is Water Displacement #40 which we have so accustomed to call it WD 40! It's many uses are quite interesting so feel free to read about this fantastic product. I don't tend to endorse products but do enjoy seeing multi uses for products I already have at home without having to search for the next miracle product for each home use. Read More... Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:42 AM by Diego Jaramillo | 0 Comments Filed under: Buyer, Seller, Household Products

• Houston Asbestos Information

  Although Texas has many stretches of rural areas, it also has a number of large cities where asbestos problems has been concentrated. Regarded as one of the most toxic and harmful building materials, asbestos exposure can cause significant health concerns. Potential Houston home buyers or those seeking to remodel or foreclose homes should be aware that homes built prior to 1980 maintain the potential of containing asbestos. Read More... Posted Thursday, January 29, 2009 5:43 PM by Diego Jaramillo | 0 Comments Filed under: Houston Real Estate, Buyer Tools, Home Buying Process, Sellers, Selling in Houston, Buyer Information, seller disclosure, buyers, Buyer Services, Buying Process, Seller, Selling Process, Buyer Process, Asbestos

• Property Restoration Tips - Post Hurricane

  The 2008 hurricane season presented some constant challenges to the Gulf Coast region. Hurricane Ike hit Galveston and then followed the ship channel up into Houston causing windstorm and water damage. Many insurance companies are still processing claims made because of the assessed damages. The plan to restoring your home is time consuming and arduous but everything continues forward. Many are frustrated because the insurance company they thought would processes their claim has denied them. We have seen many denied claims in the hard hit areas and many insurance carriers plan on providing less and less coverages. It is time to see where you are in closing these claims so you can move forward with your business and life. Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:19 AM by Diego Jaramillo | 0 Comments Filed under: Hurricane Season, Buyer, Seller, Selling Process, Remodeling, Buyer Process

• Maximizing Your Home’s Value Before You Sell

  A slowing market usually resembles a Buyers Market. Inventories rise and days on market increase in certain areas with lower sales. Sellers wishing to sell in the first quarter of 2009 find themselves among a larger inventory of homes fighting for buyer Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 07, 2009 2:46 PM by Diego Jaramillo | 0 Comments Filed under: Selling in Houston, Buyer, Seller, Selling Process, Remodeling

• The 2008 Tax Rates for Greater Houston and Villages

  The 2008 Tax Rates for Greater Houston and Villages Read More... Posted Tuesday, January 06, 2009 11:43 AM by Diego Jaramillo | 0 Comments Filed under: Houston Real Estate, Tax Appraisals, Buyer, Seller, Tax Assessment, Tax Rates

• Power of Attorney

  Title companies are often requested to close transactions involving power of attorneys for Buyers or Sellers. A power of attorney becomes convenient in multiple situations when the principal is unable to attend a closing. I usually recommend that a power of attorney be used only when absolutely necessary. Read More... Posted Friday, January 02, 2009 10:17 AM by Diego Jaramillo | 0 Comments Filed under: Buyer, Buying Process, Seller, Power of Attorney, Selling Process