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The Value of Owning VS Renting a Home

The accomplishment of grabbing a dream home is catastrophic for some people, and positively reassuring for others. It depends on the circumstances that you may have that can determine whether it’s going to be devastating or uplifting to you and your family. Times are changing as society is becoming more mobile and people have a…
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How A Homeowners Association Really Effects Your Property Value

One of the biggest decisions and perhaps the most important investment you will ever make in your life is purchasing a home. A house is not just a place to call home, but it is also a crucial investment that will impact your future and that of your family. For this reason, you should make…
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Why You Should Start House Hunting in Late Summer

Summertime is usually the time that people are going out of town and enjoying vacations while they relax on the beach. This means that summertime is the time to take advantage of the housing market because it will be less competitive. The busiest time of year for the housing market is the springtime. This is…
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Using Mortgage Discount Points Effectively

MMortgages can be confusing so it is important to understand mortgage points and how they can affect you financially at closing. Mortgage points, also known as discount points, are fees paid directly to the lender at closing in exchange for a reduced interest rate. By paying the discount points up front at closing, it is…
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Investing In San Marcos Real Estate For Your Retirement

With the cost of living in today’s economy, Social Security Income may not be enough for a comfortable retirement. Contrarily, real estate is always in demand. Many retirees have turned to real estate to help supplement their income after retirement. Some people have been able to retire early due to their real estate investments. There are several ways…
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Spring Ready Yard For Real Estate In San Marcos

It is almost that time of year when the majority of buyers are looking for a new home. Now is the time to get s jump start on getting the outdoors ready. If you look closely, you will begin to see the signs of Spring starting to make their appearance due to the mild Winter.…
Four factors that will shape the real estate industry in 2019

Four Factors That Will Shape The 2019 Real Estate Industry near San Marcos, TX

Estimated to be worth over 200 billion dollars; the real estate industry has continually reacted to changing macroeconomic factors such as economic changes and population growth. By looking at trends since 1945, the industry has continuously overcome recession rates to register profitable results. For instance, the economy in the 1970s experienced shock inflation which saw…
Everything to Know About Buying Rural Property

Everything to Know About Buying Rural Real Estate Property in San Marcos Texas

Purchasing a rural property is a big decision. The purchase is different than purchasing in the urban areas because there is much more to consider. In order to ensure that the purchase of the property is successful, here are some things to consider.  1) Hire a buyers agent- Before you consider purchasing a rural property,…
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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…