A common question we hear is “Do you think this seller would sell me their house on contract?” Or another version of this same question, “Is this house available to rent to own?” If you’ve ever bought a home you know there are several different options to PAY for the home. One way is to purchase the home […]
How to buy a house with cash for your down payment. In this video, I’ll explain exactly how you can use cash to buy a house. And, even if you’re getting a loan but have a large cash down payment – you’ll want to know what to do. So, let’s say you have mattress […]
In real estate, there’s never any guarantees. That rule of thumb applies to real estate appraisals too! In this video we cover some options that both sellers and buyers can consider in the event a real estate appraisal doesn’t appraise for the agreed upon purchase price. If you’re buying or selling a house, you […]
This was a Facebook Live to remind everyone to file for their Homestead Exemption by the end of June. Dallas county residents apply online. UPDATE: Polk County residents: You can apply in person downtown at 111 Court Ave, Room 195. OR brand new to Polk county you can apply online following instructions here.
Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home. If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you will choose to finance your purchase with a mortgage loan. By preparing in advance, you can avoid the common delays and roadblocks many buyers face when applying for a mortgage. […]
If you’ve ever had your house for sale in the late fall/early winter (or thought about selling then) you’ve probably wondered – should you sell your house during the holiday season? Some real estate agents would give you the 5 reasons why your house will sell better/faster/for-more-money/etc with an emphatic YES, sell during the holidays. […]
Millions of people are excited about the total solar eclipse. Have you ever heard the term “if the stars all lined up…” to describe the perfect scenario? That’s exactly what’s happening. The sun, the moon, and the earth are all in a line. It’s a pretty rare event. And in some areas, they line up so perfectly, that the […]
In April, many homeowners received a letter from the assessor’s office that their home value had increased significantly. Naturally, this real estate assessment is used by the count when figuring property taxes. Here’s a question I received from a client: I received a 2017 Real Estate Assessment Roll and the value of my land went […]
When you’re selling your house and have taken time to clean, pick up, and clear all your counters so a buyer can tour your home – you probably want to know what they thought about your house, right? Actually, you probably want them to make an offer! But, if they don’t make an offer, it’s […]
Real estate is never dull. Just when you think you have a run of the mill, ordinary closing, you’re taken off guard by a case of Murphy’s Law. (And I’m not talking about my dog, Murphy!) Not familiar with Murphy’s Law? “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” And, sometimes it happens in real estate transactions. […]