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Buying a home can be a complicated project, and one that carries multiple costs, both obvious and hidden.  It’s important to know what to expect when deciding on purchasing real estate.  Some expected costs include down payments, interest rates on mortgage loans, and even monthly living expenses.  But shoppers may forget those closing costs that

The search continues for the “Luxury in Lights” holiday bonanza’s special guest to light up the shopping, dining and entertainment areas of The Woodlands Market Street.  The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 21st at 6 p.m. Currently, nominations are being made and accepted; applicants may range from a child to an

Looking for a fun time in The Woodlands this October?  There are several events open to all ghouls and goblins of every age this fall from trick or treating, vendor booths, children’s activities, performances, costume contests, games, etc.  Take a peek here at our list of haunted happenings: 1st Annual Make Your Own Scarecrow Competition

A new building project has begun in The Woodlands between Grogan’s Mill and Lake Woodlands, a 66-acre mixed-use development called Hughes Landing.  Alex Sutton, co-president of The Woodlands Development Company, says that “Plans for Hughes Landing include 1.5 million to 2 million square feet of office space, 800–1,000 apartment units, 175,000–200,000 square feet of retail,

The economy in Texas has seemed to be on a level all its own in the past decade, un-phased by the economic downturn that affected the rest of the country back in 2008.  From August of 2012 to August of 2013, the number of nonagricultural jobs within Texas increased by 258,500, an annual growth rate

  Last month in August, home prices rose to the highest peak that we’ve seen since 2007 despite a projected decrease caused by rising interest rates.  In fact, the actual impact of the rising interest rates from May to June has only just become clear.  The National Association of Realtors’ home sales report basis statistics

Not surprisingly, hordes of people looking to move to the Big City choose Houston as their new home town.  Houston has hit (and held for four years running) the number one spot on the “U-Haul’s Top 10 US Destinations For 2013” along with famous sites like Chicago, Brooklyn, and Sacramento.  The importance of perusing the

As summer ends and autumn begins, are you looking in the right places to buy a home?  Here are five quick tips on looking for your best deals when real estate shopping in the fall: 1.  Discount Me In: Typically, according to the National Association of Realtors, after Labor Day there is a natural “discount”

Forecasting is always risky business, whether you’re trying to pin down the weather for the end of the week or looking for trends in the housing market.  According to the New York Mainstreet, home prices are expected to raise just under 7% over the next twelve months.  What does that mean for those looking to

Here at the Brownstone Group, we talk constantly about our booming economy and flourishing real estate market.  And although the rise in business gives Sellers more power in the market, they must not take this power too lightly!  It is very important to prepare your home for selling.  We’ll give you six tips regarding  remodeling