January News You Can Use
Housing Stats • Buying or Selling • Homestead Exemption
HOUSTON HOME SALES CLOSE 2019 ON A HIGH NOTE
Houston area home sales came to life in December to close 2019 on a high note. December single-family sales showed gains in all price ranges. Homes priced from $250,000 to $500,000 showed the largest increase in sales.
On a yearly basis, 2019 total property sales exceeded 2018 by 4.8% . Total property sales were 14.7% higher in December 2019 vs 2018.
Days on market edged up to 63 while inventory dropped to a 3.4-months supply.
Great way to start 2020!
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– Rob S.
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SELLING OR BUYING IN 2020?
Selling Your Home
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Buying a Home
Up to 1.5% rebated at closing if viewing less than 6 homes.
Leslie Lerner Properties offers buyers a unique, rebated, money-saving commission structure when purchasing depending on the number of home showings.
REMEMBER TO FILE FOR A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION BEFORE APRIL 30, 2020
If you purchased a property prior to January 1, 2020; (2) you occupied it as your principal residence on January 1st; and (3) you and your spouse do not claim a residence homestead exemption on any other property, you could be eligible for a property tax exemption. Make sure you file by April 30, 2020.
Harris County:
Application for Residence Homestead Exemption (Fillable)
Harris County Appraisal District iPhone App
Harris County Appraisal District Google Play App
Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria Counties:
Application for Residence Homestead Exemption
Waller County:
Application for Residence Homestead Exemption
