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5 Q&As About Your Home Inspection
Whether you’ve had a home inspection done before or this is your first time, there are a few basics buyers should be familiar with. Here are five common questions and answers to help clarify the process. Who pays for it? The buyer chooses the inspector, pays the...
Why a higher offer is not always better
If you received two offers on your house that were $5,000 apart, you should take the higher one, right? Not so fast. Sure, money plays a huge role in your decision to accept an offer, but it shouldn’t be the only one. Here are some other questions to ask: Does the...
What Sellers Should Know About the Risks of Recording Buyers
If you have smart-home technology that can record video or audio, make sure you don’t run afoul of the law when your home is being viewed by potential buyers. Illegally recording is a felony offense in Texas, and anyone who has been recorded in violation of the law...
What on earth is a PID?
What On earth Is A PID??26 Aug 2019A PID (Public Improvement District) is a defined geographical area established to provide specific types of improvements or maintenance which are financed by assessments against the property owners within the area. PIDs provide a...
What is a Mortgage Contingency Clause and Why is it a Bad Idea to Waive it?
What is a Mortgage Contingency Clause and Why is it a Bad Idea to Waive it?22 Aug 2019In a hot market where inventory is slim, and buyers are coming out of the woodwork (pun intended), it’s common to feel some pressure to make concessions to win over a seller. This is...
How Many Buyers Skip the Inspection?
A home inspection is a typical part of the buying process and required by many mortgage lenders, but over 10% of homebuyers reported not using an inspector in their most recent purchase, according to a survey from home improvement website Porch. Of those that did use...
Are You Interested In A Fixer-Upper? Read This First
Maybe you like the idea of landscaping, decorating, and remodeling. But if you’re a first-time buyer, it’s easy to romanticize the outcomes and forget about the steps it takes to get to a final product. Consider the following before you buy a home that requires some...
Managing Rental Properties Doesn’t Have to be Stressful
If you’ve ever wondered if the headache of managing your own investment properties is worth it, you’re not alone. A recent survey of landlords by the home improvement company Porch found that 88% had experienced stress in renting out their properties But the solution...
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