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 […]
ENTER YOUR MUST LIST VS YOUR LUST LIST: My strategy for determining your top priorities while house hunting ⬇️ When you start the house hunting process, it’s easy to get caught up in all the “extra” features which could cause you to potentially neglect the really important things like location, lot size, the why behind […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]