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 […]
There will be times when you have compromise with each other. When you start your Home search, focus on the things that can not be changed, rather than getting stuck arguing over details that can be renovated to your hearts content later. ‘ :LocationLayoutLot size :FlooringPaint colorsLandscapingCountertopsCabinetsBacksplashGarage Doors (this can make a shocking difference in […]
Not really guys – I am spilling my take on why this recession is different *Spoiler Alert: It isn’t the same ole thing you have been hearing from other agents. All the buzz in the media is giving homeowners and prospective homebuyers serious concern and for good reason. 2008 was terrible for homeowners and we […]
Correct me if I’m wrong, but sellers in 2022 want — and deserve — top dollar for their homes. – ? . Now that the market has had a slight making the playing field a little more even, Instant offer companies are commin in hot trying to win sellers over. Yeah, it’s convenient and predictable, […]
Sunday: Cycle 31 minute – 6.01 miles my pace increased again slightly up to 11.7 MPH not super fast but an improvement from last weeks 11.4 MPH. It was only 84 but the humidity was higher than normal today. Played a round of golf in the afternoon with the hubby over at Turtle Hill and […]
Before we start house hunting, I have a few rules to cover to make sure you’re not going to fail! Here are 5 rules to follow when it comes to the house hunting process! Get pre-approved with a local lender: Staying local is so important when it comes to financing your home. Need a recommendation? […]
! I got my Missouri license back in 2014 and had to go through Real Estate School all over again when we moved a few years ago to get my Texas license. Breaking down the reality of real estate school – what I learned in school VS what I have learned from years of experience […]
We all sat in a math classes where we thought to ourselves, “When am I EVER going to need to know this?” But this math class is different! Today I want to teach you all the numbers you need to know when it comes to buying your next home. First, you need to know what […]
You only get one chance to make a first impression, so you wanna get it right—especially when selling your home. With 97% of buyers beginning their search online, those listing photos matter, folks! So here’s what I’ll say: Your Real Estate Agent needs to hire a professional photographer to shoot your home. Why? It’s pretty […]