Texas Real Estate
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- Buyers beware ... how to avoid mortgage fraud
Buying a house is an exciting prospect for anyone, but that excitement can quickly turn sour if you find you've become the latest victim of mortgage fraud..... - In it for more than the commission
Perhaps you've heard it before – maybe you've even said it. It's not the most demeaning statement ever, but neither is it the least bit complimentary...... - What to do when previewing a home
When previewing a home, take notes so you can discuss details..... - What's not for sale
If there are any items that you plan to take with you that typically would be included in the sale of a home..... - ¿Casa nueva o usada?
¿Ha notado que ya nadie compra un carro que se anuncia como usado?..... - Ask George and Chuck
Dear George: Do senior citizens get better rates on loans?....... - Get an agreement
Ask the agent to sign a Buyer's Representative Agreement..... - To update or not?
Before deciding to sell your home, walk through each room..... - Put yourself in the seller's shoes
Ask yourself why the seller is selling the house..... - Fix it up
Taking care of small projects that have lingered on your to-do list may significantly reduce the days your house is on the market and even save you few thousand dollars when you negotiate the final price..... - Check your home's curb appeal
The three most important factors in selling a house are location, condition, and price..... - Truly affordable housing
If you've chosen the perfect home and been approved for a loan, refrain from making another major purchase until closing is complete..... - Condo conversions not an either-or question
For large communities, especially major metros like Houston, Dallas, and Austin, the condo conversion issue must be a "both-and" proposition rather than an "either-or" question...... - Speed up your home inspection
Here are 10 things you can do to speed up your inspection..... - Be sure you're ready
If you agree to sell your property, you are legally obligated to convey the property to the buyer according to the terms of the contract..... - Truly affordable housing
Many buyers make a common mistake when purchasing a home by trying to buy too much house..... - Prop 6 passes: Texans avoid a new tax on their vehicles
Prop 6 passed with 74% of the vote statewide...... - Taking down the FSBO sign
You've tried to sell your home by yourself and gotten nothing but the periodic low-ball offer and an occasional case of heartburn..... - From renter to owner
Making that leap from renter to homeowner can be downright scary..... - Don't believe everything you read about real estate
Real estate has been getting a lot of bad press recently. In fact, it's hard to pick up a big-city or national newspaper and not find some negative headline about how bad things have gotten. But Texas is different...... - Disclose, disclose, disclose
Regardless of the condition of your home or the urgency of the market, do not overlook your disclosure obligations...... - Buying in an HOA
If you are thinking about buying a home in a new subdivision, common interest development (CID), or planned unit development (PUD), chances are good that you will automatically become a member of the local homeowners' association..... - Look before you leap
Try to keep a cool head during the homebuying process. No home will be absolutely perfect - particularly the older ones..... - Less clutter is best
If you are considering putting your home on the market, you might think about cleaning it up first...... - Texas homebuyers have resources to avoid mortgage fraud
In the 2007 legislative session, Texas REALTORS championed measures to combat mortgage fraud..... - How much cash do I need upfront?
When buying a house, you typically need some money upfront...... - Spend some time in your bathrooms and kitchen
Bathrooms and kitchens are two of the most important rooms in your house...... - Resumen del proceso de compra
Si se ha dado cuenta de que rentar es como tirar el dinero por la ventana, decida intentar ser dueño de una casa...... - Shorten your mortgage
A 15-year fixed-rate mortgage lasts half as long as a 30-year fixed-rate loan. You don't have to work in the lending industry to know that. But if you guessed that monthly payments on a 15-year loan cost twice as much as on a 30-year loan, you're in for a surprise....... - Inspect that new home
When buying a newly constructed home, it's a good idea to have your own home inspector inspect your new home throughout the construction process....... - Yes, a sign in your yard
Some sellers prefer not to put a for sale sign in the yard...... - No major changes
When you're considering buying your first home, it's important that you don't make any major changes in your life, such as quitting your job, opening or closing bank accounts, or opening new accounts at retail stores...... - Interviewing agents
When you are considering selling your home and interviewing different agents, remember to ask each of them how they will be marketing your home instead of focusing just on how much commission or fee they will charge...... - Think before you invest
Real estate investing is not a weekend hobby. At a minimum, you must study the most common pieces of the acquisition puzzle, so you know how to acquire the right property for profit....... - Keep your options open
Let's say someone makes an offer on your home that's pretty good but not quite acceptable to you...... - Making a good offer
When coming up with an offer amount, keep in mind that some sellers may get offended with an offer significantly lower than their asking price....... - Planning your move
There are many things to consider, but the item to tackle right away is choosing a reputable moving company...... - When will the seller answer?
You may hear some interesting theories out there about when a seller must respond to a buyer's offer...... - What should I do with my pets?
If you own a pet, remember that not every potential buyer is familiar or comfortable with all types of pets......