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Looking for Home Ready For You To Move In? Call us now!

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Beautiful home ready for you to move in. Freshly painted. New wood floors in formal living and dining rooms and stairs and bedroom hallway. New carpet in bedrooms. Granite in kitchen and powder room. Great neighborhood. Only 2 blocks to the swimming pool and Settlers Way Elementary. Also close to the middle school. You need to see this one today!   DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE as one of the TOP 500 Top Producing Teams/Individuals in Texas 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

Deductible Dilemma

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The purpose of insurance is to shift the risk of loss to a company in exchange for a premium. Most policies have a deductible which reduces the amount of the claim that is paid by having the insured share in the first part of the loss. In the process of managing insurance premiums, policy holders often consider higher deductibles to lower the premium. Lower deductibles mean less money out of pocket if a loss occurs but also results in higher premiums. Higher deductibles result in lower premiums but require that the insured bear a larger part of the loss. A small fire in a $300,000 home that resulted in $2,500 of damage might not be covered if the policy holder has a 1% deductible. If the homeowner can afford to handle the cost of repairs in exchange for cheaper premiums, it might be worth it. On the other hand, if that loss would be difficult for the homeowner, a change in the deductible could be considered. Homes in high-risk flood areas with mortgages from federally regulated

Single Family Home For Sale in Richmond,Texas

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For Sale on this Luxurious and Captivating Home ready for you to move in . DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE as one of the TOP 500 Top Producing Teams/Individuals in Texas 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

Easier to Play the Game

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It’s much easier to play a game when you know the rules so you can avoid mistakes that may keep you from winning. Homeownership isn’t a game but there are some rules that will protect your investment and increase your enjoyment. Most people want a home of their own to raise their family, share with their friends and to feel safe and secure. In most cases, it is also their largest asset. These suggestions can help protect your investment and make homeownership more enjoyable. Don’t overpay for your home Maintain your home to protect its value Minimize your assessed value to lower property taxes Make extra contributions to save interest and build equity Validate the insured value of improvements and contents Be aware of current surrounding property values Make mortgage interest payments deductible Invest in capital improvements that increase market value Don’t over-improve the neighborhood comparables Keep records of capital improvement & other maintenance We’d like

Top 500 Elite Retreat tabs Don Burns, RE/MAX Fine Properties

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Don Burns attended an invitation-only seminar for Top Realtors September in Horseshoe Bay Resort Top 500 Elite Retreat tabs Don Burns, RE/MAX Fine Properties (Sugar Land, TX ) – Don Burns, a   top producer with RE/MAX Fine Properties, recently attended an exclusive business development seminar expressly designed for the top tier of producers in the statewide RE/MAX network.    Burns is one of only 250 individual or team members from among over 5,000 RE/MAX agents in Texas asked to attend the two day conference in the Texas Hill Country this fall. Don Burns, who has closed 100 and more transactions during the first six months of 2017, said he was honored to be invited, and that the Top 500 Elite Retreat was an invaluable aid to expanding his business. “The speakers are always fantastic, and the level of networking among other very accomplished real estate professionals helps me learn the most effective technologies and client-conveniences that a

Saxonwood Ct Has A Lot to Offer!

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The Saxonwood Ct Property has a lot to offer. 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.  DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE as one of the TOP 500 Top Producing Teams/Individuals in Texas 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

Protecting Your Credit

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One of the “big” three  credit bureaus recently announced that a massive hack has exposed the personal information of up to 143 million people. To add perspective to that statement, that is about two-thirds of American credit card holders or close to half the population of the United States.  Part of protecting your credit is being vigilant and making it difficult for thieves to steal your identity.  If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft, an initial step is to place a fraud alert on your account. Contact one credit reporting company (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion), tell them you are an identity theft victim and ask the company to put a fraud alert on your credit file. Confirm that the company will contact the other two companies. The initial fraud alert will make it harder for an identity thief to open accounts in your name. The alert lasts for 90-days and it can be renewed. A more severe precaution called a credit freeze restricts access to your credit report. A

Not Flooded House For Sale. Well Maintained. Freshly Painted Walls

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Well Maintained Beautiful Home. Not Flooded with Zero Damage!!Beautiful home ready for you to move in. Freshly painted. New wood floors in formal living and dining rooms and stairs and bedroom hallway. New carpet in bedrooms. Granite in kitchen and powder room. Great neighborhood. Only 2 blocks to the swimming pool and Settlers Way Elementary. Also close to the middle school. You need to see this one today! Call for showing! (281) 734-8715  (281) 826-9681  (832) 947-3629 http://www.har.com/donburns/listing_detail/38164446 DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE as one of the TOP 500 Top Producing Teams/Individuals in Texas 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

Your Home's Equity Could be the Answer

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A home equity line of credit, HELOC, is a mortgage loan made to homeowners to be used on an as-needed basis. A lender, such as a bank, will approve a borrower for a specified amount based on the equity in their home and all the necessary paperwork is signed to authorize the loan. The line of credit amount is available to the borrower and no interest is due until some or all the money is used. When the money is paid back, the line of credit is again available in full to the borrower. The specifics of the repayment will depend on the HELOC lender. It may require interest only or it may require amortized payments of principal and interest. The proceeds from a HELOC can be used to make improvements on the home or anything else such as medical expenses, college tuition or unexpected expenses or other liquidity issues. Unlike personal credit card interest, the interest on a HELOC may be tax deductible. Your tax advisor will be able to let you know about your situation. Rates and fee

Beautiful Home Ready for you to Move In, Zero Damage after Hurricane

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Beautiful Home Ready for you to Move In, Zero Damage after Hurricane. Still on the Same Listing Price. It didn't go up, it didn't go low. Freshly painted. New wood floors in formal living and dining rooms and stairs and bedroom hallway. New carpet in bedrooms. Granite in kitchen and powder room. Great neighborhood. Only 2 blocks to the swimming pool and Settlers Way Elementary. Also close to the middle school. DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE as one of the TOP 500 Top Producing Teams/Individuals in Texas 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

Investing on Your Side of the Fence

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The grass tends to look greener on the other side of the fence. Maybe that’s why some people invest in things they don’t understand. It has been said that the grass is just as hard to mow on the other side of the fence so stay with what your most familiar. Single-family homes used for rental property give a person a chance to invest in something they understand: a home. They also have distinct advantages over other types of investments. An investor can borrow up to 80% of the value at fixed interest rates 30 years. The financing creates leverage so that the investor can benefit from the increase in value of the home not just the down payment. It is reasonable to expect that the home will appreciate while providing tax advantages and practical control that are not available with many other investments. Low housing inventory in many markets has caused rents to increase and low new home growth will make it difficult to keep up with demand. Consider a $150,000 home purchased for c

Seeing around the place will definitely heart astounding!

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A HOME that will encapsulate your heart $439,900 77077 Seeing around the place will definitely heart astounding. Entering that door is like entering in your dream home. Moving around will catch your breath away. The kitchen and living room is attracting you to come over and live. The Pool, Spa and Fireplace will definitely feel you are HOME. 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. DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE as one of the TOP 500 Top Producing Teams/Individuals in Texas 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

SFR 4 Bedrooms 3/4 Acred Tree with Pool and Spa yet Stand Strong after Hurricane

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$695,000, 4br, Stunningly Beautiful Home 3/4 Acred Tree with Pool and Spa yet Stand Strong after Hurricane http://www.har.com/donburns/listing_detail/888386 Call for showing :(281) 734-8715 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.  DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE as one of the TOP 500 Top Producing Teams/Individuals in Texas 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 Miss

Home Safe Home

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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 o

Beautiful Home that has no marks of flood in Richmond,Texas

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-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. DON BURNS TEAM- REAL ESTATE as one of the TOP 500 Top Producing Teams/Individuals in Texas 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