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Buyer & Seller Disclosures: Everything you Need to Know

Real estate disclosure is standard among real estate agents and investors alike. But what exactly does it mean when you see it on an application or contract? Many people don’t understand how much information their potential real estate agent must disclose to be legally considered a broker. Others are unsure whether they should be telling…
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How to Start Your Home Search

Before you start looking for your next home, it’s important to decide what you want in a house. This can be difficult because it means trying to predict how you’ll feel about different things, including the following: how much space you need, if you want a yard or not, if schools are important to you,…
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Investing in a Rental Property: Where to Start

Real estate investing is a great way to turn your passion into a profitable business. If you are considering buying a rental property, it’s essential to understand a few things to think about along the way. The first thing you must decide is where to invest. If you want to buy an investment property, you…
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Pros and Cons of Buying a Home with a Homeowner’s Association

Buying a home with a homeowner’s association (HOA) comes with several advantages. The pros include that you will be protected from any future liability for damages to the property, and you will also have access to a pool, park, and other amenities. On the flip side, you may have to pay higher fees for these…
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How to Write a Homebuyer’s Letter to a Seller

There are a number of strategies and tips that you can employ when writing your home buyer’s letter. The following tips will provide some helpful information on what content should be included in this type of letter, as well as how best to go about presenting all of the necessary information in the most appealing…
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Pros and Cons of Making a Low down Payment

Whether it’s homes for sale in San Marcos or anywhere else, having a place to own and call home is a satisfying feeling. Homeowners have a place to raise their family and invite guests. This dream seems like a far off fantasy, however, for many renters who are struggling to save up enough money for…
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What Do New Home Buyers Regret Compromising on Most?

No home is perfect, and it’s inevitable that a new buyer will need to compromise on one thing or another when making a final purchase. While most of these sacrifices are worth it, there are some things home buyers regret compromising on more often than not. Here are a few examples of this so that…
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What You Should Know Before Buying Historic Protected Homes

Searching for the perfect house to make into a home can be a process that is both fulfilling and yet occasionally arduous, especially now. Imagine you’ve finally come across the perfect home with original but restored wood floors, a large greenhouse and garden, a guest house, a large wrap-around porch, and actual horse posts for…
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Factors Parents Shouldn’t Overlook when Buying a Home

So you’ve recently started a family and are looking for a home with more space to suit your growing needs. You may already be eyeing what looks like the perfect starter home for your family. Many new parents find themselves in this position, only leaning later on that they overlooked some important quality of life…
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Factors to Consider in a Starter Home

A starter home is considered to be the first home that you can afford to buy without financial stress, and it’s typically a home you do not intend to live in for a long time. Some first-time buyers can afford to buy their dream houses, but a starter home is the best way to kick…
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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Construction Home

So you’re ready for a new home, and you decided you want it brand spanking new. Well, you’re not alone, as many Americans feel the same way. Before you decide on that new construction home, you might want to know a bit more about the potential benefits and pitfalls of taking this route with your…
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Home Appraisal vs Home Inspection: What’s the Difference?

A house is the largest investment most people will make. In order for that investment to succeed, a few things must fall into place. If they don’t, the new homeowner will be living in a money pit, and that’s every homeowner’s nightmare. Part of the loan process is getting a home appraisal and a home…
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The Pros and Cons of Winter House Hunting

Buying a home can be a stressful process at any point in the year. However, searching for a home to buy in the winter comes with its own set of pitfalls. Although the snow may obscure important features of the homes that you are looking at, there are a lot of benefits to continuing your…
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Buying a Home Near a School: Pros & Cons

A house is built of mortar and bricks, but a home is made of people therein and the surroundings. Homebuyers mainly focus on the property’s quality when searching for a house, evaluating factors like the kitchen facilities and how old the roof is. However, buyers typically avoid properties located in a remote area and will…
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Building a New Home vs Buying Existing

There can be an overwhelming amount of options when it comes to purchasing a home for you and your loved ones to live in. Some of these options rarely make financial sense—we’ll be getting into those weeds soon enough—but the two most sensible options come down to having a home built or buying an already…
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Tips for Virtual Home Shopping

Due to the pandemic, virtual operations have become the order of the day. Even persons and businesses that did not appreciate virtual platforms of operation before can now attest to the fact that such platforms are necessary in the modern-day world. Most industries and in particular, the real estate industry have been at the forefront…
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Why the Texas Hill Country Is a Great Home for Nature Lovers

The Texas Hill Country boasts some of the most unique topography and scenery in all of North America. The Hill Country sits in a space that takes up 25 counties in south and central Texas, and it is an amazing place to call home for anyone who appreciates wildlife, simplicity and relaxation. This article explains…
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Buyers Guide to Open Houses

Attending an open house is a great opportunity to walk through a home and get to know what you do and don’t like without the added pressure of a scheduled appointment. These are great to attend if you are in any part of the house buying process, and we recommend taking advantage of the opportunity…
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Common House Hunting Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

The process of buying a home can be very exciting. You are starting to plan for the next chapter of your life! Deciding what you prefer style wise, what part of town you want to live in, and what size home you need are important and exciting details to work through. However, there are many…
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Buying a Home During a Recession Part 2: The Challenges

In our previous post, we discussed the unique opportunities that present themselves to home buyers during a recession—opportunities that benefit both traditional buyers and investors. Economic down-turns don’t come without a good deal of challenges, however, and home buyers aren’t exempt from facing difficulties. In part two of our series, we’ll explore these challenges and…