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

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 […]

You’ve heard me talk about the importance of choosing a local lender…and it’s not just because I love all things local! There are many benefits to using a local lender, here are just a few: The fact that you can show up at their office makes you more than a number in a corporate database. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]