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 […]
Ahhh, moving. It’s SO thrilling and incredibly stressful at the same time. But, there’s hope! Whether you’re a moving pro or packing up for the first time, there are ways to help the process go smoothly. Try out these moving day hacks that’ll keep you sane on moving day: ✔️Purge your closets before you move […]
Step 1: Simplify Décor I cannot stress enough how important it is to keep clutter out of your home, even in the form of decor! This is why I tell my seller’s scale back on the number of things in their homes before picture day. Keep it simple! Step 2: Upgrade Linens A great vacation […]
Watch out for these 10 mistakes when selling your home in north Texas this Spring…⚠️Waiting to list—NOW is the time!⚠️Overpricing your home “just to see if anyone will bite.”⚠️Underestimating the importance of listing photos.⚠️Lowballing the cost of selling.⚠️Concealing major issues from your agent.⚠️Lingering during showings or leaving pets to roam around.⚠️Failing to plan where you’ll […]
I get lots of questions from buyers. Things like:❓Can you show me this house?❓Can you ask the listing agent for the age of the roof?❓How much would my home sell for?❓Can you find out why the homeowners are selling?❓How much are the property and utility bills for this home?But my favorites are questions like these:❓Can […]
Follow this recipe to CRAFT the offer that Sellers are hungry for You’ve been scrolling homes for months, and BOOM, there it is! The home you know is destined to be yours. Now what!? It’s time to build an offer the sellers can’t refuse — and in this market, that’s exactly what you’re gonna need! […]
— here in North Texas: ➡️Don’t overlook the power of decluttering, depersonalizing, and staging.➡️Be slow to make costly upgrades. Consult with an agent who knows your neighborhood before spending a ton of money. Chances are, your home isn’t too far from ready condition.➡️Your kitchen will sell your home so if you’re going to put […]
10 home Maintenance projects you need to tackle this month! Schedule cooling system maintenance Spruce up the front porch Boost curb appeal Test sprinklers Wash windows Clean out the garage Clean gutters and downspouts Replace missing or broken splash blocks Power wash home exterior, walkways & driveway spot clean furniture Check out April On Tap […]
No more twiddling your thumbs. You’re selling your Gainesville Texas home and the time has come to whip your well-loved but worn-down home into tip-top shape. So…what’s next? What repairs and improvements are worth it before selling? ✅Paint. Paint is one of the cheapest, easiest ways to update your home and get it ready to […]
The biggest question for home buyers again this year is “Will you PLEASE accept this offer (for the love!)?” The Bachelor Finale may have come and gone. but at this point, we’re not sure when the finale of this hot & crazy Real Estate market is going to be happening. My Biggest tip for homebuyers […]