If you’re looking to buy a home, you may find that the real estate market is very competitive. You may feel the need to give yourself an edge. Someone may suggest that you write a “love letter” about that new home and send it to the current owner. Essentially, writing...
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Does Texas Do Enough To Hold Home Builders Accountable For Construction Defects?
When you buy a brand new house in a development or hire a construction company to erect your dream home, you expect the finished products to meet your standards. Unfortunately, for a small percentage of prospective owners, there will be a construction defect...
Does your real estate contract have these 6 conditions?
Texas house hunters often go through many frustrating steps before they find the home of their dreams. Narrowing down the neighborhood, creating a wish-list and searching for a good deal on a mortgage is just scratching the surface. It can be an emotional...
Identifying and disclosing real estate defects
When selling a property in Texas, it is important to be upfront regarding any defects or problems. This does not mean one has to list out every minor detail like chipped paint or scratched floors, though. Instead, sellers should first focus on discerning between minor...
What disclosures must a property owner make to a buyer?
Buying a home or other real estate can be an intimidating prospect, especially if the property is several years old. You never quite know what you are getting, and you may not find out until months or years after you move in. However, one aspect of the real estate...
Acceptable reasons to reject an offer to buy
Selling a house is a big undertaking. From getting your home valued and inspected to holding open houses for potential buyers, the process is a significant financial, emotional and time-consuming investment. Putting in all of this effort does not make much sense if a...
Buying a home? Make sure it’s the right investment
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments that many people in Texas will ever make. But houses are more than just a financial investment, they are also an investment in future family memories and security. To be certain that a dream house appropriately meets...
When might a short sale be right for you?
Sometimes unexpected events happen in one's life that create havoc. There may be a death of a loved one, divorce, medical bills or the loss of a job. In such circumstances, people may lose the ability to pay for their homes. Fortunately, there are many options that...
Finding an alternative to foreclosure
Many people who are worried about losing their home to foreclosure want to find an alternative that will help them solve their financial issues. The good news is that there are many alternatives to foreclosure. In the vast majority of situations, taking early action...
Increasing the value of your home before selling
If you are thinking about selling your home in the near future, you will be wondering how much you will be able to sell it for. Comparing similar homes that recently sold in your area is a good way to gain an estimate. You will, of course, be interested in maximizing...