Have you ever pondered why we need a Seller’s Disclosure Notice in a Texas real estate transaction? One of the most important reasons for the seller is that, in Texas, it is required by the law. Section 5.008 of the…
This article is about the final walkthrough during a home purchase and one Real Estate Agent’s opinion on the following: What should I bring to the final walkthrough? What should I look for in the final walkthrough? How long does…
In a seller’s market like today’s, multiple offers are common. This means more options, and more money, for home sellers. Under these conditions, bidding wars often happen organically, driving the sale price high above asking. But is there a way to jump-start…
I own an Austin real estate portfolio and I’m always thinking about what to do with it. The world and it’s real estate markets are in a scary place right now, but isn’t that always the case. China is over-leveraged,…
Selling your home while you still owe money on the mortgage. How does the process work, how does the loan gets paid off during closing, and other things lookout for during the closing process. Selling a home with a mortgage…
There are many different ways to invest in real estate, but we’ll focus on single family residential rentals for our examples. I’ve been investing in Austin Texas real estate for almost 20 years. In 2003, I started with zero experience…
I believe that real estate is still a good investment but there are requirements for success.
More than anything, it requires the investor to take the risk. It’s impossible to be a successful property investor without taking that first step. We have been investing in real estate for almost twenty years and we have had the…
The Age-Old Debate – New Construction -vs- Resale Home Whether you choose to buy an older (resale) home or a new construction home, buying any home is an exciting investment opportunity! Before you make that final home choice, there are…
As a Realtor, I have been helping buyers and sellers negotiate real estate home contracts in Austin-Round Rock for more than fifteen years. Wow, has it changed. For most of my years, I would do a market analysis, determine the…