When You Can’t Put 20 Percent Down
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…
Understanding the Sellers Disclosure
What if a seller's disclosure is incorrect? Does a seller have to disclose a death on the property? If there has been an inspection, must a seller share that with potential buyers? The Seller's Disclosure is one of many forms…
Is A Townhouse Right For You?
Many first time buyers decide to buy because their income is finally stable and sufficient, they have reached a place in life where they’re able to save, or they are tired of throwing away money on rent. When the time…
4 Easy Steps To File For A Homestead Exemption
If you bought a home in the Houston area in 2015, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption, which will help you save money on your property taxes. The homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of your property. If your…
The Top Tips for Homebuying in 2016
It is a brand new year and if you are like me, you probably have several resolutions for 2016. One of my goals for this year is to purchase my first house. I have been thinking about this for a…
Houston Neighborhoods-Greenway Plaza
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…
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…
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?…
Houston Neighborhoods – Downtown
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…
Houston Neighborhoods – Midtown
If you want to be part of a party that never ends and can still wake up on a Tuesday for work after only a few hours of sleep, on of the more popular Houston Neighborhoods - Midtown is for you…
Community Spotlight -Downtown Views Combine With Lush Green Space
Downtown views combine with lush green space at this Rice Military community in a very desirable location. The area along Buffalo Bayou is quite possibly the most central you can be in Houston. You can easily access all major freeways in…
What Is Your Home Style
There are so many different styles of housing options in Houston, Texas that are similar to options across the country. Unfortunately, the nomenclature varies from state to state, and this can easily confuse you and your agent. We offer houses,…
Community Spotlight-Downtown’s First High Rise
My grandfather and father are electricians and they worked on many of the big apartment complexes back in the day. My grandfather has retired, and my dad, well, he's semi-retired. My parents entertained occasionally and people love to to talk…
Community Spotlight-Historic Theatre District Loft
What I love most about this historic theatre district loft is that it truly is a historic conversion. Built in 1921 by William C. Hogg, developer of River Oaks and son of Jim Hogg, former Governor of Texas, the eight-story art deco…