Following July’s small uptick in home inventory, Houston area home buyers once again outpaced sellers in August, sending months of inventory from 3.4 to 3.3 months versus 4.9 months at the same time last year. According to the latest monthly report prepared by the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR), home sales climbed 16.2 percent year-over-year,...Continue Reading
The inventory of available Houston area homes grew in July but prices did not reach record highs. According to the latest monthly report prepared by the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR), home sales rose 23.3 percent year-over-year, with contracts closing on 7,704 single-family homes. That is the highest one-month sales volume of all time, demonstrating...Continue Reading
Leslie Lerner Properties was featured in the Business section of today’s Houston Chronicle. We greatly appreciate Nancy Sarnoff’s enthusiasm and interest in our innovative approach to real estate including flat fee listings and rebated commissions. Please see Nancy’s story.Continue Reading
The April 2013 MLS Report was issued by HAR today and it clearly states inventory is dwindling and home prices are at record highs. If you are in the market to buy a home, you have probably recognized how few homes are currently listed and the asking prices are much higher than one year ago....Continue Reading
Many people think they can sell their home on their own – For Sale By Owner (FSBO). I am constantly being asked, “Why would I use a Realtor in this Seller’s market?” Why you ask? Selling a home takes a lot more time, energy and knowledge than just putting a sign in the front yard...Continue Reading
