Don Burns Team- Houston Real Estate

Home is a place you should feel safe and secure. Sometimes, we take it for granted and unfortunately, we do need to remain vigilant about things we do that could compromise our safety. Here are a few tips to consider: Everyone loves an inviting home including burglars. Make sure it looks occupied and is difficult to break in. Always lock outside doors and windows even if you’re only gone for a brief time. Lock gates and fences. Leave lights on when you leave; consider timers to automatically control the lights. Keep your garage door closed even when you’re home; don’t tempt thieves with what you have in your garage. Suspend your mail and newspaper delivery when you’re out of town or get a neighbor to pick it up for you. Posting that you’re out of town or away from home on social networks is like advertising your home is unprotected. Equally dangerous could be allowing certain social network sites to track your location. Don’t leave keys under doormats, in flowerpots or the

Paying Attention Can Save Money DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE CDPE, CRS, ePRO® www.donburns.com http://www.har.com/donburns don@donburns.com (281) 491-6274 (281) 734-8715 Houston, Texas Sugarland, Texas Richmond, Texas Missouri City, Texas Katy,Texas

Great for investors and is in one of the best rental locations near Downtown Houston. The area is has access to Hwy 45 and 59. 3 units in all, a duplexes and a garage apartment. Both of the units in the duplex have long term leases. One has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, the other has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a sun room. Hardwood floors in both units. 100% leased, contact for more information. The garage apartment is leased as well.  Listing Price: 695,000 Multi-Family 3 Stories  4400 Square Footage Built 1925 Interior Features Floors: Tile, Wood, Carpet Cooling: Central Electric, Central Gas Heating: Wall Heater, Window Unit Microwave: No Disposal: Yes Compactor: No Dishwasher: Yes Energy Feature: Ceiling Fans, Energy Star Appliances Exterior Features Roof: Composition Exterior Type: Wood, Unknown Lot Description: Corner Parking Space: Auto Garage Door Opener, Off Site Parking, Paved Area Parking Un

Beautiful two stories home with pool, spa, fireplace, hardwood floors, and more. Master bath has double sinks, separate tub and shower, and walk-in two closets. Up stair has a separate living area with one for guests to make their own. This is must see home. Call for more information (281) 734-8715     Listing Price: 439,900 Single Family 5 bedrooms 3.5 bathrooms 2 car garage attached 2 Stories Built in 1983 7989 sq. ft Room Desc.- Breakfast Room, Den, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Gameroom Up, Family Room DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE CDPE, CRS, ePRO® www.donburns.com http://www.har.com/donburns don@donburns.com (281) 491-6274 (281) 734-8715 Houston, Texas Sugarland, Texas Richmond, Texas Missouri City, Texas Katy,Texas

There is increasing difficulty for first-time home buyers to save for their down payment as indicated in the graph.  Several factors that contribute to this trend include rising rents, rising home prices, student loan debt and flat wages. Some would-be buyers feel they cannot buy a home today but a large part of those decisions may be based on inaccurate assumptions. Nine out of ten non-owners believe they need ten percent or more for a down payment. The typical down payment for first-time buyers is six percent. VA has 100% loan programs as well as USDA for certain qualifying areas and buyers. FHA is known for 3.5% down payments. And FNMA and Freddie Mac have down payments as low as 3% and 5%. There are gift provisions available for buyers who have an “angel” who would like to help them with their down payment. There are ways to borrow against a person’s qualified retirement program for a down payment. It isn’t necessarily limited to the buyer but could include a rel

Consider the goal of funding a child’s college education in the future. If “other people’s money” in the form of a scholarship is not a possibility, there still may be another way to use some “other people’s money.” A $25,000 investment into a mutual fund paying 5% would earn $1,250 in the first year. Alternatively, the $25,000 as a 20% down payment to purchase a $125,000 rental home appreciating 3% a year would have gone up by $3,750 or three times that of the mutual fund in the first year. The mutual fund’s growth depends on the value of the money invested. Rental real estate benefits because a 20% down payment controls a much larger asset because you’re using “other people’s money.” Leverage allows the investor to profit not only from the amount of cash invested but from the value of the investment. With a 20% down payment and current interest rates, a typical rental would have a positive cash flow. In ten years, the equity could be $75,000. On the other hand, the

This stunningly beautiful home on a 3/4 acre treed corner lot on a cul de sac street in a great neighborhood with many lakes and a community horse barn. There is a living room, dining, study, a huge game room/theater room, a family room open to the kitchen and breakfast room. The master closet is gigantic with a vanity dressing and a safe. Outdoor accent lighting. Large pool and spa. Outdoor kitchen and covered patio finish off the space for easy summer living enjoyment. & room for your pets.  Features: 4 bedrooms 3.5 batroom 3 Attached car garage 2 Stories 3/4 acre corner lot had pool and spa For more information, click this link below Stunning Family Home DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE CDPE, CRS, ePRO® www.donburns.com http://www.har.com/donburns don@donburns.com (281) 491-6274 (281) 734-8715 Houston, Texas Sugarland, Texas Richmond, Texas Missouri City, Texas

Great for investors and is in one of the best rental locations near Downtown Houston. The area is has access to Hwy 45 and 59. 3 units in all, a duplexes and a garage apartment. Both of the units in the duplex have long term leases. One has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, the other has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a sun room. Hardwood floors in both units. 100% leased, contact for more information. The garage apartment is leased as well.  To get more detailed information. Click this link  MULTI FAMILY INVESTMENT HOME DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE CDPE, CRS, ePRO® www.donburns.com http://www.har.com/donburns don@donburns.com (281) 491-6274 (281) 734-8715 Houston, Texas Sugarland, Texas Richmond, Texas Missouri City, Texas