Hey there, first-time homebuyer, can we have a heart-to-heart? You see, you’re buying your first home, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m showing up as your biggest fan. But my guess is you’re hearing lots of chatter about this not being the ideal time to buy. Maybe even from people you love. Here’s the […]

What you need to know before buying (that no one ever tells you) Tag a friend who needs to see this, or save this post for later. Cheers ~ Nacho

Buying and selling at the same time. It’s not for the faint of heart, but my clients do it all the time. And in the end, they’re all smiles! I’m sharing my top tips for maintaining your sanity if you’re staring down both sides of a real estate transaction.

Homestead exemption is a provision that allows a Texas homeowner to remove part of your home’s value from taxation, so they lower your taxes paid on the home. Example: Your home appraised at $300,000, and you qualify for a $40,000 exemption (this is the amount mandated for school districts), you will pay school taxes on […]

Hiring an agent to sell your home is a huge decision. And here’s the deal, there is more to it than finding someone who lives in your town. It’s about trust, comfort, and confidence. When you are looking for real estate agent to list your house, don’t overlook one or more of these red flags before […]

Keep The Score in your favor all winter long with these 5 December home maintenance tips: What’s on your home to-do list this December? Drop how you like to winterize your home in the comments.

Homeowner’s insurance — you can’t live without it. (Well, okay, technically you could as it’s not required by law, but if you have a mortgage, it’s pretty much a non-negotiable).  You have to buy it anyway, so here are some things to keep in mind when shopping around: Want help or a referral for navigating […]

This holiday season, remember it’s not all gatherings and leftovers for everybody. When we moved to Texas almost 3 years ago we didn’t know anyone and there was this pandemic thing going on (maybe you heard about it), so we didn’t go back to KC for any of the holidays. Let me just tell you […]

If you’re breaking these rules, you’re probably scaring off buyers regardless of the market. Here are things to avoid! BEWARE OF: Buyer Math – 35% of homeowners would rather move to another home than remodel their current home. Buyers are looking for move in ready, they don’t want to have to do more work when […]