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Home Appraisal - Calculator Showing a Home Instead of Numbers

Do You Actually Need a Pre-Listing Appraisal?

Listing a home for sale is often the largest business transaction most people make. After years of maintaining the residence, creating fond memories, and making valuable upgrades many find that they can come out of the sale with some serious cash. However, many wonder how exactly to price their home. Some suggest that the sales…
First Time Home Buyer Myths - Real Estate agent standing in front of a house in escrow sign.

First-Time Home Buyer Myths

Oftentimes, the home buying process can be stressful, especially for first-time home buyers. Becoming approved, finding and bidding on a home, and the closing process can be very overwhelming. There are myths floating around that can make the home buying process even more stressful. Read more about home buying myths to avoid these common mistakes.…
San Marcos Rental Property Info - Part 3

Rental Investment Property: Part 3

Setting Rent, Advertising and Proper Upkeep Our ongoing series of rental investment continues with Setting Rent. When choosing the rent amount, the basic laws of supply and demand applies. The best rate will maximize profit and minimize vacancy time. The first thing to do, is to evaluate your property. For example, what you can charge…
Central Texas Home Tax Deductions

Tax Deductions for Homeownership

The costs of house ownership are numerous, and ultimately, no one should have to pay more than they have to in taxes. There is a lot of various tax deductions that have been instituted to save money for homeowners. The first one is only applicable to sellers. Capital gains applies to homes, since capital gains…