Buying a Home in 2023

If you are planning to buy a home in 2023, there are some unique market factors to consider this year. You will also find that organization and financial preparedness, will make your experience significantly easier. Let’s talk about the 2023 housing market outlook for Texas home buyers and what you can do to be better […]

Negotiating in a Buyer’s Market: Home Buyer Guide

What are the advantages you have in a buyer’s market, and how can you get the best deal possible? Just last year we posted an article about “Competing in a Seller’s Market”, but since then some big changes have happened. We have seen a shift in the real estate market, giving the negotiating advantage to […]

Are you throwing money away on rent?

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It’s not uncommon to hear the idea that renting is throwing away money. However taking a closer look at the investment that home ownership requires, in comparison to the relative freedom of renting property deserves some context. There can be financial reasons to choose to continue to rent, just like there are benefits to buying […]

When is a good time to buy a home?

When is a good time to buy a home? If you are dreaming about becoming a homeowner, knowing when to buy a home is likely a question on your mind. The truth is that the right time to buy a home is different for every person. You should consider your personal goals and financial readiness […]

Home Buying for Remote Workers

There are more opportunities to work remotely than ever before. Which means that a number of potential home buyers are looking for the perfect combination of home, and home office space. Remote work is changing the way many people approach buying and selling homes. There are a few specific needs that remote workers have for […]

How much is the down payment for a house in Texas?

If you are ready to start planning for your first home purchase… asking “How much is the down payment for a house?” is the right place to begin. You will need some savings as a new home buyer. So planning for the down payment and other upfront costs of buying a home is key to […]

The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home in Texas

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What is the potential cost of waiting to buy a home in Texas? It’s no secret that the housing market in Texas has seen some big changes in the last few years. With the rise in home prices and the low inventory of homes for sale, sellers have the advantage in the market. Many potential […]

Buy? Sell? Rent? or Stay? in the 2022 Housing Market

The current 2022 housing market has a lot of people thinking about their future. If you are wondering what your next best move is, this article may help you answer some big questions. What is happening in the housing market in Spring and Summer months of 2022? There are a combination of factors that make […]

Protest Property Tax Appraisal in Texas 2022

How to Protest Property Tax Appraisal in Texas in 2022 As a homeowner in Texas you have the right to protest the evaluation of your property with your county’s appraisal district. Although it requires some organization, research, and paperwork, many Texas homeowners consider it well worth the effort. In 2022 taking the steps to protest […]

Buying a Home in the Spring

Buying a home in the spring can be a great idea for avoiding the market extremes of the summer and winter. Spring time is when the housing market begins to warm back up after the low inventory months of the winter. The summer months can be over crowded and a highly competitive time for potentially […]