How Much Is My Home Worth?
How much is my home worth? This is one of the most frequently asked questions in real estate. Everyone wants to know how much their home is really worth. Or, they want to know how much to offer on a…
How much is my home worth? This is one of the most frequently asked questions in real estate. Everyone wants to know how much their home is really worth. Or, they want to know how much to offer on a…
Your new home purchase is almost complete. As you are working out the final details of the closing, the real estate agent suggests getting a home warranty that will cover certain home aspects in case they break down right after…
I feel pretty confident that many buyers and sellers are misinformed about the VA loan. I mean, this loan really has a bad rap. There is a stigma associated with the loan product that sellers are going to be forced…
The FHA loan is very popular among first time buyers. The loan is easier to obtain because credit requirements are lower. Additionally, if might often come with a lower interest rate. However, the FHA loan may not be for everyone.…
3430 Clearview Villa Way is a contemporary home in gated community in Texas Medical Center. This three story free-standing home offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The home is just over 2000 square feet and has a spacious 2 car garage.…
Many buyers frequently ask the question, "how much are closing costs?" Buyers can estimate that closing costs will be between 3 and 5 percent of the purchase price of the home. The exact amount varies depending on a buyers financials,…
If you bought a home in 2016, you might be wondering "what is a homestead exemption?" Well, the homestead exemption allows you to save money on your property taxes by reducing the taxable value of your home. The exemption in…
Like many, I have plans for 2017. Some big, some small. If one of your bigger plans is to buy a home this year, you've picked a great year to do so. Mortgage rates are around 4%, and despite recent…
You have made an offer on a beautiful home and it has been accepted. Congratulations! You're on the way to being a homeowner. Now, the real work begins. During your option period, it is suggested that you get the home…
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…
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,…
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…
Last weekend, my boyfriend said to me, "babe, we can’t buy a house. We don’t have 30% to put down!” Right then, I realized I had failed somewhere. We talk about real estate all the time. No really, all the…
What happens when the home of your dreams gets away from you? Let's say you are looking at homes and you find the home of your dreams, but before you're able to submit an offer, the sellers accept another offer…
Greenway Plaza is one of my favorite affordable walkable areas. Sure, it's not as happening as downtown or midtown, but it's significantly more affordable. There are several newer apartment communities starting in the low $1300s with a few older options…
Downtown is this blanket term that anyone from the suburbs uses to describe any part of Houston inside the 610 loop. For us that realize driving from 610 to Downtown proper is easily 30 minutes, this misnomer can be infuriating.…