Clear Lake City, TX

BEAUTIFUL UPDATES THROUGHOUT! New kitchen tile, counters, microwave, tile backsplash 10/09. Dishwasher '08. Microwave 10/09. Oven '05. Water heater '08. New carpet 10/16/09. New Laminate Wood Floors in '06. Cat 5 Networking throughout. Great floorplan- 3 bedroom, 2 bath on a wooded lot in the heart of Clear Lake. Excellent CCISD schools! Quick access to work and fun! Get your enormous tax credit! HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED! Call for details and to schedule a viewing, 281-948-7042.

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Our modernization of the current Texas Homeowners policy is finally here. Not only can we continue to offer the Texas Family Home Policy, but we are adding an additional policy version, the Farmers Next Generation Home Policy.

Some of the key features include:

• Modified Open Perils coverage - not only we will insured the common Named Perils but the policy also covers several ‘causes of loss' in addition to your classic Named Perils.
• Liability Limit extended to a Million - for your high net worth clients, we can cover their liability up to one million as opposed to the classic $500,000 eliminating the need in some instances for a separate umbrella.
• Extended Personal Property and Loss of Use percentages - basic policy will now included 75% of the dwelling limit in personal property and 40% of the dwelling limit for Additional living expenses which are increased percentages over the classic policy versions on the market now.
• Reduced coverage option - in exchange for a reduction in premium we will offer a reduced coverage option that allows the client to select lower limits on their dwelling and contents coverage.
• Pet Coverage - $500 for covered loss of household pet that occurs on the residence premises is included for no additional premium.
• Pricing has been modified to be more cost based. New roofs will receive reduced rates for wind and hail. Credit factors have also been marginalized.

At Farmers Insurance we strive to be the industry leader in providing the best possible product for our day and time at the most researched and validated cost. The Farmers Next Generation Home Policy encompasses our vision for both. Contact me for more information at PSmith1@FarmersAgent.com.

The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, TX will be hosting a free workshop on Saturday, December 19, from 10am to 1pm. "The Word Factory", is a supportive environment for writers and poets to work on their craft. This is free to the pubic.

The Arts Alliance Center is located at 2000 NASA ParkwayNassau Bay, TX 77058.

Click here for more information.

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The Clear Lake Homes market in Middlebrook seems to be holding up nicely amongst a volitale US real estate market. No big changes to report with 34 closing year to date at an average sales price of $147,019 or $80.29 per square foot. With an average sales price in Clear Lake of $222,000, Middlebrook appeals mostly to first time homebuyers with a great availability of 3 and 4 bedroom homes, mostly single story.

The good news is that you don't have to pay significantly more than you did last year. The average sales price last year was $145,417. You might have to move a little quicker however with the average market time this year of 45 days. Compare that to 58 last year.

33 homes in Middlebrook sold last year so the market there seems to be on an even keel. Overall the number of single family homes sold in Clear Lake this year is off by 10%. The typical home in Middlebrook has 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, a 2 car garage and about 1600 to 2200 square feet.

If you'd like to know more about the Clear Lake homes in Middlebrook, just give me a ring at 281-336-3175 or as always, feel free to search for Clear Lake Homes on our website.

Today I previewed one of the Clear Lake foreclosures in the Meadowgreen subdivision. This home is listed for $145,000, is a little over 1,900 square feet and includes a pool. A lot of people are excited about the possiblity of buying a foreclosed home. Maybe you're one of them. Everybody's looking for the best deal, aren't they?

One thing to keep in mind about a foreclosed home is, if the homeowner couldn't make the payments, then they weren't able to maintain the property either. Frankly, some deals are good. Some aren't so hot. The one today? Well, it ain't on top of my list for the Better Homes and Gardens Get it Sold show.

This one needs all flooring replaced, completely painted in and out, most of the siding on the garage needs to be replaced as well as the garage door. The pool pump and motor have seen their day and will likely have to be replaced too. In addition, the range top in the kitchen has been removed and the oven is original. The home has the original yukky wallpaper that was popular in those days. The roof has been replaced at some point, however it appears there may be some water stains on the ceiling in some areas.

Homes in Meadowgreen sell between $125,000 and $170,000. Recently one sold that was in excellent condition, included a pool and a roof that had been replaced just last year. It sold for $147,500. Again it was in move-in condition and even the flooring had been replaced this year.

Look at your budget. Is the purchase of a home draining your cash? If so, you might want to consider something that has all the work done so that you don't have to spend your weekends running back and forth to Lowes. On the other hand, if you have the cash, it can be a great way to purchase a home and have it look like YOU want it to when you're done.

Consider financing. In this new world of mortgage lending, getting a loan is tougher than ever. And it's changing on a daily basis. For example, legislation has been introduced that would increase the current 3.5% down payment on FHA loans to 5%. Now that might not sound like much but on a $150,000 home, that's an increase of $2,250 in upfront costs. This may come about as early as next month.

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