First time home-buyer in DFW

Mindset Shifts For First-Time Home Buyers In North Texas

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 […]

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5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING A HOME

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

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5 Tips for Buying & Selling Simultaneously

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.

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Homestead Exemption

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 […]

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If there’s one thing that I could tell everyone about the process of moving, it’s this: Don’t take everything with you!! Seriously, long before you tape up the first box, decide what’s worth keeping, selling, or donating. Before your move, ask yourself these questions to help you decide what’s worth keeping, selling, or donating:  Do […]

Don’t Take Everything With You!!

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So you want to buy a house? YESSS! This post is for you! What to Expect in the Housing Market for the Rest of 2022  Homes available for sale are likely to grow.  BUYERS: You’ll have more options, just be ready to act fast and put in your best offer upfront. SELLERS: You may soon face more […]

What to Expect in the North Texas Housing Market for the Rest of 2022

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 “You’ve got to have squeaky clean credit to buy a house.” Hands up if you’ve heard this. Want to know the real talk? The credit score you need really depends on the type of loan you’re after. While a fixed-rate loan will require a score of at least 620, you may qualify for an FHA loan […]

My Credit Score Isn’t Perfect, Can I Still Buy A House?

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Is this something you worry about when it comes to starting the home buying process? BUYER’S REMORSE The last thing you want is to find that house you love only to move in and realize it’s just a little too long of a drive to work and you hate sitting in traffic everyday, you can […]

How To Avoid Buyer’s Remorse When Purchasing a Home in Gainesville Texas

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Serious question: Have you ever invited a website over for tacos and given them a home tour? Me neither! So here’s what I want you to understand about relying on online home evaluations VS Reality: Your “Home’s Estimate” online doesn’t necessarily equal the value of your home. ❌ They didn’t see those hardwood floors you […]

Online Estimate VS Reality

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Don’t get me wrong, I’m right there with you drooling over enormous homes with a dedicated room for E-VER-Y-THING (home office, exercise room, craft space, homework nook, PLUS ridiculously large bedrooms). ⁣⁣But hear me out. There are some downsides to that larger-than-life house that’s caught your eye. Here goes:⁣⁣❌Upkeep and maintenance: It starts with the […]

A Bigger Home Does Not Always Mean Better

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Whether moving just across town in Gainesville, or moving to a whole new state, the concept of what moving really means can be difficult for kids to grasp. As if wrapping your own head around packing up your life and settling into a new place isn’t stressful enough, have you ever thought about what it […]

How To Explain Moving To Your Kids

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! You accepted an offer on your home! The clock is now ticking and you’ve got to get moving…literally! I know that you just LOVE your little darlings, but seriously, !? Have them help label boxes. They could write what room each box belongs in on a color coordinated label, or if they are older, […]

5 Ways To Keep Your Kids Entertained When Moving

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Stopping by to share 4 reasons investing in real estate can be great!⁣ Reason #1: Predictable cash flow. Whether your cup of tea is commercial, residential, or vacation rental properties, the result is the same—regular passive income. And that’s always a win! ⁣⁣Reason #2: Property appreciation. Your property will typically increase 3-5% in value on […]

4 Reasons Why Real Estate Is a Great Investment

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If Cauliflower can be pizza, you my friend, can be a homeowner! Download my free Homebuyer guide to get started. 

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