Home sales and prices are expected to keep rising in most areas in the year ahead, however mortgage rates will likely climb a little also.  How much depends primarily on the state of the economy where you live and, to a lesser extent, the number of local homes for sale.  The best price gains likely will be in areas with high job growth, low apartment vacancy rates (which encourage more renters to become homeowners) and a low number of foreclosures.  Houston and the surrounding areas are on the Top 10 list of best markets for 2013, and all indications are that more markets will begin a full-fledged recovery from the housing bust that began about six years ago.  Now is a great time to sell your home and purchase your dream home, so give me a call today and let’s get started fulfilling your dream!