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...
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...
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 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...
5 Texas Programs Homebuyers Should Know
The state of Texas provides a number of financial and educational resources to prospective homebuyer...
Why Homebuyers May Want to Research Opportunity Zones
In areas where competition is stiff for moderately-priced homes and inventory is thin, potential hom...
5 Q&As About Your Home Inspection
Whether you've had a home inspection done before or this is your first time, there are a few basics ...
Think You’re Experienced in Selling and Buying Property? Read This Before You Do Anything
It’s easy to assume that because you’ve purchased and sold property in the past that you know wh...
5 To-Do's for First-Time Homebuyers
There's a lot to consider when you're buying your first property. Make sure you do these five things...
When it’s Best Not to Keep Your Opinions to Yourself
It's perfectly normal to change your mind about what you're looking for during your house hunt. Mayb...
4 Costs Homebuyers Should Consider From the Start
A real estate purchase includes costs more than just the sale price. Here are other considerations t...
How Many Buyers Skip the Inspection?
A home inspection is a typical part of the buying process and required by many mortgage lenders, but...
Are You Interested In A Fixer-Upper? Read This First
Maybe you like the idea of landscaping, decorating, and remodeling. But if you’re a first-time buy...
Did You Know You Might Be a Target for Cyber Scams?
Real estate transactions are an attractive deal for cyber criminals. One targeted, fraudulent email ...