Houston Housing Market Up Again!

There is great news for the Houston housing market as we soon approach a new year. November 2011 marks the sixth consecutive month for an increase in home sales in the Houston-area.  According to Carlos Bujosa, Chariman of the Houston Association of Realtors,: The November report contains a lot of positive data that suggests the [...]

October 2011: Fifth Consecutive Month of Positive Home Sales in Houston

Real Estate in Houston continues to show enduring growth! According to the Houston Association of Realtors, October 2011 marks the 5th consecutive month of positive home sales in Houston. Along with positive home sales, the average cost for a single family home rose 1.1% compared to last October, marking the highest level for an October [...]

30-year mortgage rate falls to record low 3.94 percent

If you are in the market to buy a new home in the near future, or even need to refinance your home. The time is now.  The Associated Press reported: The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 3.94 percent this week, the lowest rate ever. For those who can qualify, it’s an [...]

Buyer Incentive On New Homes Inside-The-Loop!

Sandcastle Homes is offering a generous incentive package on three of our completed homes! Two of the homes, 1511 W 14th St and 1426A Nashua, are located in one of Houston’s most sought out areas: The Heights! The other home is located in the gated community of Timbergrove Gardens. All three homes are centrally located [...]

New Construction on Dian St

Sandcastle Homes recently began construction on Dian St. We will be building 7 of our most popular floorplans! This street is private, yet still in a great central location. The Heights is an ideal location if you are looking to live inside the loop. You are minutes from Houston’s most popular restaurants, Memorial Park, Washington [...]

Sandcastle Homes Introduces the Garden Homes on Feagan St.

  Sandcastle Homes is proud to announce that we have begun construction in Rice Military on Feagan St. Rice Military is in the heart of Houston! Not only are inside the loop, but you are minutes from Memorial Park and Washington Ave., what more could you ask for! This gated community will feature  5 two-story [...]

Now is the Time to Buy!

It has been a continued debate for quite some time, but most would agree that the time to buy a home is now! Not only can you find a great deal on a new home, but mortgage rates have been at their all time low, with low rates and affordable prices- what is there to [...]

Record Low Mortgage Rates!

According to CNNMoney, 30-year mortgage rates are at their all time low since 1971. The most commonly used loan is a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage- which is now only 4.4%. It is incredibly rare for a 30-year mortgage rate to be below 5% when just a year ago it was 5.29%. Not only has the 30-year [...]

Single-Family Home Sales—Still on the Rise!

The Houston Association of Realtors reported that the month of May was the third consecutive month of positive growth in single-family home sales. Houston neighborhoods have continued to rapidly grow; HAR stated that sales rose 19.1% compared to May 2009. Sandcastle Homes has always been proud to cater to the needs of home buyers by offering [...]

Houston Chronicle: New Job and Home Sales Data Signal Houston Economy is Stabilizing

The Houston Chronicle reported Friday that new job and real estate data seem to indicate the Houston economy is starting to stabilize. The article says area employers added more jobs than they cut for three consecutive months, according to data released Friday by the Texas Workforce Commission. There’s encouraging news in real estate too: November home [...]

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