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 […]
Picture this: you’re a football player. You’re playing a team you REALLY want to beat. Right before you step out onto the field, you run over to your opponent’s sidelines and ask their coach what you should do to win. Sounds crazy, right? It’s a lot like buyers who find a house they love, but […]
Have you ever splurged on something from Studio McGee’s line at Target then regretted it? Me neither But buyer’s remorse is a very real thing. Just ask the 64% of millennials who bought a home last year. According to a 2021 survey by Bankrate and YouGov, many millennials bought homes last year then regretted it. […]
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, […]
! 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 […]
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 […]