I don’t  know about you, but JUNE is a very busy month! School ends, graduations, Father’s day, birthdays, anniversaries and  before you know it half the month is gone…..and it is!  Ahhhhhh! That said, here is the link to June’s enewsletter of housing reports and statistics http://karensherrill.housingtrendsenewsletter.com

June is also the month people typically begin to look for homes. This allows the move to take place during the summer with little disruption to children’s school schedules.  If you, or someone you know, is looking to move here are some important items to be aware of….

·         Interest rates dipped again last week – below 5%  These great rates will not last forever and it important to lock in financing before buying

·         IMPORTANT – read my blog about financing. All lenders are NOT alike and picking the wrong one could cost you valuable time and possibly the home of your dreams

·         It is also important to hold off on any large purchases until AFTER your new home closes. Some lenders are running a last credit check just before closing.  If you have made a large purchase it could have dropped your credit score affecting your qualification.

·         Even if you are thinking of buying a month or more from now, this is the time to contact a Realtor to get you on the right track and answer your questions.  Of course, the obvious choice would be me J

If you’re saying “Karen, I would love to move, but I don’t have the time and energy to look”  No problem, I can do much of the leg work for you OR you can take advantage of my listing that just came back on the market in Middlebrook.  The previous buyer’s financing fell through (hence the notes above).  It is a gorgeous 3 bedroom/2 Bath; has already gone through inspection and minor repairs were made, AND it is located in CCISD to feed to Armand Bayou Elementary, Space Center Intermediate and Clear Lake High School – ALL exemplary schools!  Visit www.15811DunmoorDr.comfor information, photos and video tour.  This home already has updates – you could move in a still enjoy your summer!  If you like what you see, call me for a personal showing and be prepared to move!

So soak up all you can of the remainder of June – July will soon be upon us – and living in Houston the word “soak” is actually literal.

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