Being on either side of a real estate transaction can be both exciting and stressful. For the seller and the buyer alike, being careful with all the considerations involved can be the difference between a clean purchase and a longtime legal battle. Here are a few of...
Real Estate Law
Things buyers should check before purchasing land
Buying land can be a great investment for Texas real estate holders. However, the value of such a purchase depends greatly on certain factors, such as the location of a property and what can be done with it. Here are some things buyers should be sure to check into...
How to pick a listing price when selling real estate
One of the top concerns individuals have when selling a home in Texas is the listing price. Asking for too much can turn off buyers, while asking for too little can attract lower offers than would otherwise be possible. Here are some steps sellers can take to figure...
Why more young adults are “co-buying” property
In a hot real estate market, some young adults in Texas and across the United States are looking at creative ways to become property owners. “Co-buying,” where people pool money together with friends to purchase a shared home or investment property, is increasing in...
Required disclosures when selling a Texas property
In real estate, a disclosure is a piece of information a seller provides to a potential buyer, which may impact their decision to purchase the home. Disclosure requirements can vary from state to state. As such, it is important that sellers in Texas know which...
As a home seller, should you read letters from potential buyers?
The real estate market in Texas, just like everywhere else, is crazy right now. There are too many potential buyers and too few houses for sale. This has buyers doing various things to make their offers stand out -- such as writing to sellers. This practice isn’t new;...
Thinking of selling your home without a realtor?
The housing market is hot right now. With prices soaring and a lack of inventory, it is a seller's market. While many homeowners in Texas will walk away from their homes making a pretty penny, some may choose to forego realtor services to net even more. Those who are...
Getting ready to buy a home?
You’ve decided that this is the year you are going to purchase a house in Texas. You are ready. You have all your ducks in a row. Now you just need to find a home, make an offer, close the deal and get moved in. It all sounds simple enough, but the homebuying process...
Two tips for buying or selling homes quickly in Texas
Single-family housing sales across The Lone Star State rebounded by nearly 30% after three consecutive months of declines. As reported by Texas A&M University's Real Estate Center, the second quarter of 2020 experienced record-breaking sales for new homes priced...
Reaching out to tenants in a commercial property purchase
Many Texas entrepreneurs see great opportunities when buying occupied commercial property. With tenants already present, a new landlord does not have to worry about attracting new tenants and can start collecting rental money once the purchase is complete. Still,...