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By Morgan Peters, GHBA Communications Director Amid Hurricane Harvey’s eight-year anniversary, the Houston Chronicle has published two pointed and largely misleading articles on new homes and floodplains without the full picture. Other media outlets are now recycling the story as well. Here’s what they are getting wrong and what we’re doing to address it. …
By Morgan Peters, Communications Director, Greater Houston Builders Association In Houston, first-time homebuyers have plenty of options when it comes to purchasing a new or existing home. You can essentially live anywhere in the Greater …
By Morgan Peters, Greater Houston Builders Association In today’s housing market, home renovations offer a practical, more cost-effective path to live in your dream home without the expense and hassle of buying and moving into a new house. Plus, if you love …
The National Association of Realtors recently settled a lawsuit a class action lawsuit on Realtors’ commission structure. Many members have asked how this will affect their relationships with Realtors and what it means for home …
The Water in Your Home is Finally Receding, Now What? Q. What is the first thing I should do if my home got flooded? A. Call your flood insurance company and file a claim. Q. …
There are thousands of legitimate, ethical contractors in business around the country. Unfortunately, there are also scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money who pose as legitimate contractors. These “fly-by-night” operators often …
Tips from the GHBA Remodelers Council In the aftermath of the recent devastating flooding, starting the recovery process is the next step. Stay safe and be patient as you focus on the obvious tasks of …
Article reposted from the Texas Department of Insurance. Depending on the kind of damage your home has and where you live, you may need to file more than one insurance claim. If you need information, …
Returning home after a disaster can be the most trying time. There is a lot to be aware of when getting back into your home, to ensure you are mitigating all potential issues. The Federal …
As you begin to assess the damage to your home and property, we would like to help you make an informed decision regarding your contractor choice. Before you hire a contractor, we strongly encourage you …
Important information for those who have sustained damage: Contact 3-1-1 If you haven’t done so already, please call 311 to report flooding in your home, business or in the street. City damage assessment teams will …
By Miguel Salomon, P.E., Sandcastle Homes The year 2022 has been a whiplash for the real estate market. We started with a frenzied market. Interest rates were low (3.45 percent, per Freddie Mac). There were …
Hurry out to the 2022 Charity Garage Sale to purchase GARAGE SALE PRICED building materials! There are dozens and dozens of items that are gently used or brand new. They could have just been the wrong …
Source: National Association of Home Builders New NAHB research based on the latest 2019 American Housing Survey (AHS) shows that, on average, homeowners spend around $9,240 per year to operate and maintain a single-family detached …
The HistoryMaker Benefit Home is on the market and priced in the mid $300s, which is a huge price break when considering the home features five bedrooms and four full baths. This 3,174 sq. ft. …