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Pearland - A great place to live and call HOME!
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KATHYE WARFIELD
RE/MAX Top Realty
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www.PearlandHomes.com
Ask questions and participate in discussions. Realtors cannot give legal advice but we can have fun sharing many years of experience! This site is intended for educational and entertainment purposes.

Tax Freeze Portability
In 1997, the state legislature and citizens of Texas voted to change the state's constitution to allow eligible senior citizens to transfer their school tax-freeze benefit when selling their home and moving into another home. Effective Jan. 1, 1997, Texans 65 years of age or older who own a home and have their property school taxes frozen can transfer that tax-freeze benefit with them
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Posted by Kathye Warfield at 5/7/2008 1:52 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Thinking about Selling - What about a Pre-Inspection Report
Do you remember when sellers received multiple offers after being on the market for only days?  Buyers were more "forgiving" of repair issues and wanted a smooth and quick sales transaction!  However, in today's market, we have to do more.  You've heard me talk about our advanced classes in real estate photography, internet or search engine optimization, staging, etc.  One thing that we like to discuss during listing appointments is having a pre-inspection report on your house.  You can do this one of two ways.  You can have a true inspection or we can send you a blank inspection report ...
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Posted by Kathye Warfield at 3/17/2008 1:43 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Pearland is growing so rapidly and the way we Buy/Sell is Changing Too -- How Do we Keep Pace?
It's true.  The way we buy and sell real estate is chancing at such a rapid pace....it can be difficult for Realtors to navigate!  The reality is that the market has changed—and it's not a subtle "adjustment".  It's not just about the sub-prime fallout, but it is actually a paradigm shift in our whole industry.  With change, there can be opportunity too!  Did you know that we have four generations of buyers and sellers in the marketplace right now?  Maybe even more if you realize that people are still buying and selling in their 70's and 80's!  We have the ...
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Posted by Kathye Warfield at 3/1/2008 11:29 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Property Tax Protest - We Highly Recommend that you Protest Every Year!
Warning, warning....it's property appraisal time again! Our Team will assemble some generic reports that can be emailed to you for use in protesting your taxes. The rules basically remain the same, but we may have a little more ammunition this year for you.
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Posted by Kathye Warfield at 2/26/2008 2:07 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Homes Wanted and Homes About to Hit the Market

By popular demand with my BLOG readers, I will be posting the wants and needs of my Buyer Clients!   Along that same line, I will be posting some of my listings that will be hitting the market shortly!  If you see something you like, just let me know and you can be the FIRST to know about it before it hits the MLS.  We'll probably post these on www.PearlandHomes.com too.  Great idea folks......this gives us another opportunity to be "Pearland's Preferred Realtor"!

Buyer Wants

Pearland, newer home, 1 or 2 story, must be nice and updated, cul-de-sac, 3-car garage (a must), up to $300,000.  Would prefer closer to 288.

Pearland or Friendswood, newer home, 1 or 2 story (if 2 story, master down), must be nice and updated, pool okay, 3 car DETACHED garage, up to $250,000

Split plan, 4 bedrooms, or 3 plus a study, in Pearland vicinity, prefers trees, $130,000 - $150,000.

Pearland, smaller home, prefers Old Townsite, at least 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, less than $100,000.

Friendswood, 1 1/2 - 3 acres, up to $550,000, no HOA, at least 2200 sf, older home okay.



Upcoming Listings

Shadow Creek Ranch, cul-de-sac, upgraded floors, cabinets, counters, second master down, media room, formal dining, formal living, larger lot, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3176 square feet.

Fixer upper on larger lot in Brookside, small house, has workshop.  Priced around $120,000.

Park Village Estates, Pearland, 1-story, 3 bedrooms, formal dining, corner lot, split bedrooms, $155,000.


As always, if you or anyone else you know is looking to buy or sell, please call me!

Kathye Warfield
281-485-1946

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Posted by Kathye Warfield at 2/4/2008 5:20 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Pearland High School Class of 1978
Pearland High School Class of 1978 Contact Janet Adams about Reunion Plans. jdad1211@aol.com
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Posted by Kathye Warfield at 1/22/2008 3:19 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
SEO Optimization - What Does That Mean to the Pearland Buyer and Seller?
SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION (also known as SEO) Reach the entire planet 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year WOW! Now more than ever, SEO is becoming more and more important. All we hear today is gloom and doom. Real estate agents are wondering if they will still be in the business this time next year. But wait.
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Posted by Kathye Warfield at 1/22/2008 2:15 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
What the FED Cut Means for Your Mortgage
On days like this, I think it's important to go back to the basics and figure out exactly what all this news means to you, to your mortgage, to your home equity line and to your home's financial future. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is not tied to short-term treasuries.
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Posted by Kathye Warfield at 1/22/2008 12:44 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Now would be a Good Time to Refinance!
Many of you know that we have some really good loan officers here in Pearland! Heather Helton is one of my favorites.....I refer her to my friends, family and clients! She passes the "would I refer her to my own kids" test...with flying colors I might add! Because interest rates have dropped significantly because of the mortgage problems, Heather wanted to make sure that you don't let this opportunity "slip" by! A Personal Note from Heather: Did you miss out on the refinance boom two years ago?
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Posted by Kathye Warfield at 12/6/2007 4:31 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Windstorm Insurance - More Info!
WINDSTORM INSURANCE TO INCREASE 8.2% FEBRUARY 1, 2008! According to the Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Insurance Commissioner, Mike Geeslin has approved a residential rate increase of 8.2%. This will add $84.00 to the $1,023.00 average annual premium for homeowners in 14 coastal counties and a portion of Harris County.
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Posted by Kathye Warfield at 11/29/2007 2:44 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
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