Real Estate Market News for January 2020

Leslie Lerner Properties

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!

Testimonial

“Leslie is a very hard-working professional who is very knowledgeable in her trade. Unlike many other realtors who work to simply be the beneficiary of a commission schedule, she works as an advocate to the client. She manages the process with determination and mindfulness. She will get my business again.”

– Rob S.

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SELLING OR BUYING IN 2020?

 

Selling Your Home

Full service for a flat fee, not a percentage.

When selling your home, who wants their bottom line being reduced by hefty commissions? Leslie Lerner Properties, Houston’s first, full-service Flat Fee Realtor®, understands that money matters and provides buyers and sellers a way to keep money in their pockets. Leslie Lerner Properties flat fee listings start at $4,500.

 

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

About the author

Leslie Lerner Properties understands that buyers and sellers are tired of having to account for high commission rates when budgeting for their home sale and/or purchase. That is why we have put our clients first by implementing flat fee listings and rebated real estate commissions. Our innovative approach to real estate commissions maximizes your return on investment. Why reduce the equity in your home with high commission rates? Leslie Lerner Properties is The Home of Flat-Fee Listings and Rebated Commissions.

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