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Tips for Negotiating on a New Construction Home

Purchasing a home, whether it is built for you or is an existing structure, is one of the most important financial transactions of your life. Therefore, it is imperative that you educate yourself on all phases of what is involved including the negotiations that are required. Beginning Research It may take a good amount of…
Persistent Real Estate Myths

Persistent Real Estate Myths

If you’ve considered a career, or even a hobby, in real estate investment, you may think there are more deterrents than there are benefits. With the recent popularity of home DIY and flipping shows, more people than ever are considering getting into the housing market. If you are one of them, it’s very likely that…
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Ways a Great San Marcos Real Estate Agent Can Change Your Life

Moving to a better location or community is always an anticipated event. You think of ways that your life will change, or be made better once you are in the new area. The entire family starts to make plans for the move, but one thing has been omitted. You have yet to find the perfect…
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Why You Need a Professional Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home

The real estate industry is considered to be one of the most revolutionary sectors in the market today with revenues of over 200 billion dollars in the USA. With over 210,000 companies grappling for a piece of the pie, surviving in the already in the fluxed industry requires precision and skill. Most individuals may argue…
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Home Equity: Letting Your Home Work For You

What is Home Equity? Home equity is a valuable asset if you know how to use it. Home equity is the amount of value in your home over and above a mortgage or lien against the property. Calculating the equity of your home involves simple math. To get a home’s equity, just subtract the amount…
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Making Your Entryway Stand Out

When it comes to being the best real estate agent on the market, sales experience and relationships are two of the definitive factors. The other less obvious trait of a successful realtor is how he or she can stage a house in order to have it attract the right buyers, and close the deal. Here…
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Different Types of Buyer-Broker Agreements

A person who is planning on buying a home will usually sign a broker agreement with their real estate agent prior to writing up a purchase agreement. These agreements are designed to explain who is representing the buyer and what the details of this agreement are. There are a number of different buyer-broker agreements that…
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Trending Interiors For New Homeowners

If you’ve recently become a homeowner you’re probably excited to start furnishing your new home! Here we’ve put together several current interior design trends to help inspire your interior. Brighten a Room with Color Our first tried and true interior design trend is to use vibrant colors. Of course, this is going to mean that…
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Open Houses: The Basics for Sellers

Open houses can be a great way to showcase your house to a wide range of potential customers in a short period of time. By showing your house at it’s prime, and allowing interested parties to get a tour without having to call their realtor well ahead of time, and saving realtors the hassle of…
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Open Houses: The Basics For Realtors

Hosting an open house can be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to have a lot of buyers come out at once. It’s also a great way to showcase inventory, or even to gain new inventory. Preparing Preparation is key for those hosting an open house. The last thing you want is to host…
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Buying A Retirement Home You’ll Love

Finding and purchasing your dream retirement home can often be complex, however, at the same time it can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience in the long run. So how does one go about it? Plan Ahead Buying your dream home comes at a high opportunity cost, and it is important that the buyer be…
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Cul-De-Sac Homes: What You Should Know

You may be looking at homes for sale in a Cul-de-Sac neighborhood. You’ve probably seen all the gorgeous houses that look great, have great looking yards, and fit together like a hand in glove. Let’s look at some other considerations to make as a prospective home buyer in a Cul-De-Sac area. Definition of a Cul-de-Sac…
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The Many Types Of Home Zoning

There are a few different types of zoning for homes, and for most potential buyers, it won’t have much of an impact whether you know them or not. But one reason it can be relevant to know which you are getting is knowing the impact it has on price. For most home buyers looking for…
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Should You Buy or Sell Your Real Estate in San Marcos, TX

A Buyer’s Market VS A Seller’s Market You may have heard the phrase “it is a seller market out there” or “it is a buyers market right now” in real estate. These terms can be confusing, so let’s break them down and explain what they mean, and what the differences are between the two. It’s…
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Tips For Keeping Closing Costs Low

Amidst all the excitement of the home buying process, we sometimes ignore one of the most crucial components of a property purchase: the closing costs. This is one final task to overcome before your dream home is all yours. Since there are a lot of components that make up closing costs, it is imperative that…
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Buying A Vacant Lot: Do’s And Don’ts

Buying any type of real estate is a big decision. Often times, when you purchase a vacant lot you may have it for several years, so you want to make sure that you’re choosing the very best property for your intended purpose. Not every vacant lot can be used for anything because of zoning purposes.…
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Saving on Real Estate Taxes Without Deductions

Whether you own a home or have a large real estate investment portfolio, you are going to seek the best deductions to save money during the tax season. Real estate taxes may vary, depending on where you live, but finding tax credit to reduce your tax bill can often be a great help. Here are…
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Competing in the Spring Home Buying Market

Spring is in the air, and so are potential buyers looking for a new home. Inventory of houses often rises in the spring, so getting a home in pristine condition is a must when competing in the home buying market. The largest number of buyers are actively searching for a new home in the months…
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Types of Residences: Single-family homes, apartments, and multi-family homes

Townhomes, Condos, Duplexes/Quadplexes, Single-Family Homes, Apartments, and Multi-Family: Part 3 We will be going over single-family and multi-family homes in this article, previously we went over condos, apartments, townhomes and duplexes. Single-family homes Single-family homes are the norm in real estate and property ownership. These are detached units that do not share anything like A/C…
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Types of Residences: Condos and Duplexes

Townhomes, Condos, Duplexes/Quadplexes, Single-Family Homes, Apartments, and Multi-Family:Part 2 We will continue going over all of the different types of residences and structures in this article. Specifically, more into condos and duplexes. Condos One of the advantages of buying a condo is that it is going to be considerably cheaper than a single-family home. And…