Are things really different in Texas? What is the Texaplex? View this video and see why there is a mass exodus from other parts of the country to Texas. See what elements are coming together to fuel the boom to come. Is Texas truly the land of opportunity?

VIP Realty Platinum Broker, Harry Ridge, tells his clients not to waste their time with sites like Zillow.com, HomeValues.com and the like because these automated services rarely provide home owners and home seekers with the correct values of homes.

VIP Realty Platinum implements another “Value Added Service” for our seller clients. VIP Realty Platinum allows our seller clients to view their home showings and their home showing report right from the our website and at no cost.

Are you thinking about buying a home? ACT FAST! The $8,000 first time home buyer federal tax credit expires December.1st, 2009.

Home ownership is an incredible feeling. If you are a first-time home buyer do not be nervous about taking the invigorating plunge into home ownership. The benefits will far outweigh the risk.

The 30 year fixed mortgage is the lowest since records began in 71′.  Rates fell this week to 4.86%.  Mortgage rates are a full point lower than where they were a year ago.   It’s a great time to buy.  Click here to get started now.

Texas is the number 1 top state to relocate: According to Allied Van Lines’ 41st Annual Magnet States Report, Texas is the No. 1 destination state for residential relocations for the 4th year in a row.

Home loan applications shot up 21.2% to an 8 week high in the week ended March 13, said the Mortgage Bankers Association.

In this competitive housing market it is important to follow All of these tips so your house stands out among the many, many houses potential buyers will look at in your area.

Many people are still afraid to buy a home in times like these, with the economy faltering and home prices continuing to fall. But if you are smart enough and brave enough, you may just be in for the best home-buying opportunity of a lifetime.