About Gregg County, TX

Kenneth success has been attributed by his passion for homeowners and consistently being a student of his profession. Kenneth has a wide range of product knowledge to help consumers in making the right decisions for the largest financial transaction that most people will make. Kenneth loves working with people and knows that he is in the business to make home ownership a reality. In 1994, Kenneth began his career by first serving his country for 8 years in the United States Marine Corps. He believes in serving his clients like he served his country, with honor and commitment. Kenneth continues his service by providing discount services for Homes for Heroes, his way to say “THANK YOU” by helping people save money who have work everyday to make the communities safer, cleaner and better places to live.

He attends many local and national Mortgage & Real Estate training seminars every year to ensure he is constantly on the cutting edge of his business. Kenneth is part of a marketing and coaching group who teaches loan officers and realtors across the country the knowledge they need to be successful for their clients and in their business’. He has expanded on these efforts to now offer credits to Realtors for their continuing education needed to maintain a real estate license.

Home prices have taken such a beating and demand for rental units has increased so much that it's now cheaper to buy a two-bedroom home than to rent one in most major U.S. cities.

According to real estate web site Trulia, buying was cheaper than renting in 74% of the country's 50 largest cities in July. In just 12% of the cities, including New York, Seattle and San Francisco, renting was cheaper. In the remaining 14% of cities, renting was less expensive but close to the cost of buying.

In addition to a continuing decline in home prices, rock-bottom interest rates have added a lot of weight to the buy side of the scale. The overnight average rate for a 30-year fixed was just 4.19% on Monday, according to Bankrate.com. A 15-year fixed averaged just 3.43%.

Add in the tax perks of home ownership and for those who can afford it (and who can actually qualify for a loan), it certainly is a buyer's market.

"It's a personal decision, of course. But if you have a steady job and you are planning to stay for seven years or more and have enough cash to put 20% down and enough left over for seven or eight months of expenses, you're better off buying in most places," said Daisy Kong, a spokeswoman for Trulia.

Graystone Haunted Manor LLC

Ribbon Cutting

Jointhe Longview City Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony

September 24th - 7:00PM.

You will be treated to a special showing of our Haunted House. The Manor is located at 13481 FM 968 W, Longview.

Experience Longview’s newest and most exciting attraction, while enjoying a bit of wine, champagne, and hors d'oeuvres. Our ghouls and ghosts will scare you out of your wits!

Please visit their website at www.Graystonehauntedmanor.com

to read about the history behind the estate.

Sit in our outdoor theater and watch a good ol' scary movie!

R.S.V.P. to Sue@Graystonehauntedmanor.com

Call Sue directly with your R.S.V.P or with any questions or concerns at

903-918-3889.

Please respond by September 10^th

Your name must be on the list at the door to enter.

If you believe the latest headlines, the economy fluctuates from recovery to ruin on a weekly basis. in reality, real estate is cyclical, and the market is on its way to recovery in most areas. Although you may feel nervous about home ownership, property is still your best long-term investment.

In more than two-thirds of the county, housing affordability has dipped to pre-housing bubble levels, creating opportunities for those looking for a bargain. Home prices are expected to rise in 2013 due to fewer distressed sales and the impending housing shortage.

Just a few quick facts:

• Despite a decline, home values are still at historically high levels.
• More people own homes now than ever before.
• Mortgage interest rates are at the lowest level in 30 years.
• Property is more affordable now than it has been in 40 years.
• One in three Americans own their home free and clear.
• 91.2% of mortgages are current - and only 3.75% are in foreclosure.
• 87% of Americans who bought a home in the past year expect to easily meet their mortgage repayment obligations in the next year.
• Two-thirds of Americans say that now is the best time to buy.