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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
! 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, […]