When The Appraisal Comes In Low
When you buy or sell a home, and a mortgage lender is involved, an appraisal is required. The appraisal is an estimate of a property's value and is required by the lender to make sure that the value of the…
Option Fee and Earnest Money – What Are They?
You have found the home of your dreams and you made an offer - congratulations! If you are like many buyers, you did not read every single word of the 1-4 Family Residential Sales Contract. You were excited, a bit frazzled and probably busy,…
Does the Fridge Come With The House
The purchase of real estate can get a bit muddy when it comes to which items convey with the sale and the personal property that the seller removes. Does the fridge come with the house is a really common buyer…
Houston Neighborhoods – Texas Medical Center
The Texas Medical Center is world-renowned with the MD Anderson Cancer Center, The Houston Methodist Debakey Heart & Vascular Center, Texas Children’s Hospital and many more in-patient and out-patient facilities. It isn’t just about healthcare though! The medical center is home to NFL team,…
Preventable Common Buyer Mistakes
You have decided to buy, and now you are saving your pennies. My parents always preached “save your pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.” However, despite your efforts to put aside money for a down payment and…
Houston Neighborhoods – River Oaks & Upper Kirby
River Oaks is one of Houston’s more affluent areas with The River Oaks Country Club and multi-million dollar mansions on expansive acres. Just across Westheimer is the neighborhood of Upper Kirby with slightly more affordable housing options and a bit…
All Your Burning Questions About Home Buying – Answered!
Whether this is your first time buying a home or you're a seasoned buyer, you will certainly have questions. Here is a list of some of the more commonly asked questions, finally answered. How long does the buying process take?…
Home Buying Process: All The Way To Closing
Buying a home is typically the largest purchase an individual will make in their lifetime and one of the most exciting too! It can be daunting and frustrating at times, especially without proper communication from all those involved. A typical…