You’ve finally arrived at the decision to buy a home. Now you face the choice between buying a newly-constructed or a pre-existing home. There are advantages and disadvantages to each option, so the decision may not be an...
Read MoreThe maintenance mindset You always hear about all the advantages of homeownership, like tax breaks, accumulation of wealth, and other less tangible, social benefits. But is there a downside, too? Well, that depends on your...
Read MoreAfter months of searching on the Internet, attending open houses, and motoring around town with your Texas Realtor, you finally found a house that suits your needs. Now you’re ready to make the purchase – so the next logical...
Read MoreThere’s nothing stopping you from selling your home without a real estate broker. Can you believe I just wrote that? Some of my fellow Texas Realtors probably can’t. But it’s true. You can put a For Sale By Owner sign in your...
Read MoreClosing is the final step of a real estate transaction, where ownership of the property is officially transferred and money changes hands. The days leading up to closing can stressful for everyone – buyers may be a bit nervous...
Read MoreYou know that Texas Realtors are trusted experts for buying, selling or leasing property in Texas. Do you also know that we monitor happenings at the Capitol to make sure Texas remains a friendly place for homeowners, buyers,...
Read MoreProperty tax and appraisals It’s springtime in Texas and that means lots of different things; pleasant weather, baseball season, and real estate appraisals. Why are property taxes so high? Very simply, Texas does not have...
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