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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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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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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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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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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.…
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Types of Residences: Townhomes and Condiminiums

Townhomes, Condos, Duplexes/Quadplexes, Single-Family Homes, Apartments, and Multi-Family: Part 1 When looking for a home, the names for all the different types of structures and residences can get confusing. Confusion stems not only from the sheer amount of residence types, but also the fact that some properties might technically fall into several different categories. But…
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The Importance Of Inspecting Before You Buy

Nobody wants to buy a home and then find out that they have to pay more for repairs that weren’t noticed and taken care of before the sale. That’s why one of the most important things that buyers should do is to get the house inspected before buying. This will ensure that any potential issues…
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