Finding the right place just got easier!

Are you ready to start the search for your new home? I have just the place!
If you’re like most homebuyers today, you’ll want to spend some time researching homes on the Internet before you’re ready to start touring homes.

As I recently shared with you, I made the move to Keller Williams Realty and with that move, my Website was upgraded for buyers just like you. Check it out for yourself: Click Here. You can search through thousands of homes and filter them according to your specific needs – it’s really fun and easy to use!

And, as always, I’m here to provide you with more detailed information about neighborhoods, local home values or details on any of the homes that might catch your eye. Plus, I always have access to the newest homes for sale, often before they even go on the market!

Please let me know when you’re ready to take the next step toward buying your next home!

Call me @ 832-647-1769 Today!

Hurricane Season Is Here...Check Your Insurance Before Disaster Strikes

Tornados, hurricanes and floods, oh my! We have already seen coverage on the news about tornados and floods, and the experts are predicting this to be a busy hurricane season. Make sure you have your house in order.

Mother Nature often acts less like a mother and more like a destructive force. That’s why there’s homeowner’s insurance.

Here are a few suggestions offered by insurance agents and financial consultants about homeowner’s insurance:

Insurance companies will tailor coverage based on your needs. But make sure your home is insured for at least 100% of its estimated replacement cost. Replacement cost is the rebuilding cost necessary to repair or replace the entire home. It is not just the market value of the home, which is the amount a buyer would pay for the home, including land. To determine the amount of coverage you’ll need, get an estimate of the replacement cost of your house.

Once you have a replacement estimate, ask your agent if your policy includes an automatic inflation adjustment. This protection will adjust your premium to increase coverage in line with construction costs in your area.

Don’t let natural disasters make you a victim. Schedule an appointment with your insurance agent to talk about your individual needs.

Need a referral for a great insurance agent? Give The Newlywed Real Estate Agent a call @ 832-647-1769.

Thinking about making a move? I did!

My signs may change, my dedication to my clients won’t.

I wanted you to be one of the first to know that I have made the move to real estate leader, Keller Williams Signature.

I look forward to sharing with you how my move makes you making a move easier!


Edmond "Donte" James, Realtor
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832-647-1769 (direct)

281-579-4991 (fax)

http://www.thenewlywedrealestateagent.com/

The Numbers Don't Lie

Look at this scenario:

Purchase Price:  $150,000
Down Payment:  $5,250 (3.5% of Purchase Price)
Loan Amount: $144,750 (Purchase Price minus Down Payment)
Interest Rate:  4.94% (http://www.bankrate.com/ as of 05/19/2010)
Term: 30 Year Fixed
Payment: $771.75 (Principal and Interest)
Monthly Payment for Taxes and Insurance: $400 (An Estimate)
Mortgage Insurance: $100 (An Estimate)
Total Monthly Payment: $1,271.75

If you have a 620 credit score, money saved for a down payment and closing costs, can document your income, you can own a home. How much are you paying for rent? If it is close to the total monthly payment in this scenario, you could be paying that money towards your own home. Of course the numbers in this scenario can be more or less depending on the purchase price of your new home.

Give The Newlywed Real Estate Agent a call today @ 832-647-1769 to get you and your spouse qualified and approved for your New Home.

The Actual Move

After you and your spouse have packed, now it is time for the actual move. Choose a moving company. Friends, family and colleagues can give referrals. Get price estimates from at least three companies. Once you've narrowed the companies down, ask for references and check if the mover is registered with the appropriate state Department of Transportation, as are most reputable movers. Confirm local Better Business Bureau ratings as well. Review your homeowner's policy to see if belongings are covered during the move. If not, look into buying extended coverage or insuring through the mover.

If you are moving to a different city, make hotel reservations and book airline tickets about six weeks prior to your move if necessary. Give movers a phone number where you can be reached at all times. Do not leave until you have done a final walk-through to make sure everything is packed.

Finally, be patient. Prepare to unpack and enjoy your New Home.

Did I mention that The Newlywed Real Estate Agent will give you and your spouse an allowance towards your moving expenses? Call 832-647-1769 Today!

Packing Things Up After Saying "I Do"

You have said "I Do" and now it is time to pack and move the right way.

-Start by streamlining your possessions. Take an honest look at what you own and decide what you need to take with you. Have a garage sale or donate those items you can do without to a local charity.

-Next, take inventory of all the items you plan to move.

-Begin packing items that you don't use daily.

-Pack strategically - load items like the vacuum cleaner and bedding last so they can be the first items to be unloaded. The more organized you are, the better off you'll be when arriving at your new home.

-Do not pack any flammable materials. Many moving companies will not transport items such as gas cans, tanks for grills, paints or even cleaning products.

-Take plants separately or arrange to donate them.

-Set aside valuables such as stocks, legal documents, photos and other irreplaceable items - it's best to transport them personally.

Ready to pack and move into your New Home? Call The Newlywed Real Estate Agent Today @ 832-647-1769.

Two client slots are now open!! $150k or more!!!

I now have two client slots open where I can be fully committed to providing excellent and efficient service to your real estate needs. If you or someone you know is ready to buy a house of $150K or more or wants to sell a house for $150K or more, please give me a call at 832-647-1769 ASAP or send me an email at donte@RealEstateByEDJ.com or donte@TheNewlywedRealEstateAgent.com with the following information:


Name

Phone

Email

New House Location (Area you're seeking to buy)

Your House Location (Area where you want me to bring my contacts to see your great home!)

Requested Close Date: If you're ready to close, I'm ready to get you closed! Let's go....


Spring is here and these two slots will fill up fast due to the upcoming peak real estate season where everybody is buying and selling!!!!

Please feel free to forward this invitation to your family, friends and co-workers. I look forward to working with you!

P.S. To secure one of these two client slots, send me an email immediately.
P.S.S. I'm only seeking motivated buyers or sellers who are ready to do business with the best. Just to show my appreciation for seriously, motivated clients, here's what you'll get in addition to my excellent service:

-Referral Bonus. You don't need a realtor, but someone you know does. I'll pay you $100 VISA/American Express Gift Card if you send a seriously, motivated client to me who's ready to deal and close!

-Free House Warming Party for Buyers!! I'll pick up the tab on decorations and catering because you deserve a party!

-Let's sell your house and I'll give you an immediate moving allowance up to $250!!!

Remember, only two slots available!!!! Be one of the first to email and you'll get an extra bonus of $50 for being ready to deal and close! I like clients who are just as ready as I am to deal real estate!

Call me @ 832-647-1769.