Make Your Home Sparkle for Potential Buyers
Ensure your home makes the best possible first impression by giving it a thorough cleaning prior to ...
Test Drive Your Next Home
You’ve toured the house. You like what you see. But what is it really like to live there? Practic...
Texas Housing Markets Continue to Break Records
For the fifth consecutive year, the Texas housing market broke records in terms of the number of hom...
Take Better Listing Photos
You don’t need to be a professional photographer to take great photos. A few simple steps can elev...
Is That Estimated Home Value Worth Anything?
A simple internet search will tell you what a home is worth. Or will it? Just because a website sho...
Working on Your Behalf Since 1920
Although some people use the terms real estate agent and REALTOR® interchangeably, they don’t mea...
Are You Ready to Be a Landlord?
Being a landlord can be a wise decision but it isn’t for everyone. Here are some things to conside...
Your First Step Before Deciding Whether to Buy a Home
If you’re thinking of buying property, you’ll probably apply for a mortgage. But before lenders ...
What Form do You Use for That?
A real estate transaction can require many forms, contracts, and addenda. Even in a straightforward ...
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Vacation Home
Is there a spot that you visit so often you’d like to purchase property? Or are you thinking of bu...
If Your Real Estate Agent Doesn't Have This Title, Get a New Agent
Is your real estate agent a REALTOR®? Although some people mistakenly use the two terms interchange...
Don't Fall Victim to Wire Fraud
Imagine the sinking feeling you would have if you found out the enormous sum of money you just wired...
The Pre-Listing Plan You May Be Neglecting
If you're selling your home, you've probably thought about the work that needs to be done before lis...
What You Need to Know About Title Insurance
If you haven’t heard about it during your homebuying process yet, you will soon. Title insurance m...
'Tis the Season to Check Your Energy Usage
In Texas, summers are the season when electricity bills are typically the highest. However, that's n...
What Do You Really Know About Texas?
Whether you’re new to Texas or a lifelong resident, there may be a few things you don’t know abo...
10 Maintenance Tips for First-Time Homeowners
If you’re first-time homeowner, you’ll probably experience some trial and error before you know ...
Buying a Home? Research Insurance Now
If you're in the process of buying a home or just starting your search, it's never too early to star...
How to Live in a Show-Ready House
Your house looks beautiful. You've cleaned, decluttered, cleaned more, and followed the advice of a ...
How to Make Your Offer Stand Out in a Hot Market
Real estate markets are very competitive in many parts of Texas. As a buyer, how do you differentiat...