Real Estate Blog
Intro to Title Insurance When purchasing a home, there is a lot of behind the scenes work that takes place. Title insurance plays an important role in the transaction. Most people are not likely…
Title Insurance FAQ There is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into purchasing a home. One of the key players is title insurance. First time home-buyers, especially, are not likely to be…
Houston Real Estate Market Winning Streak Continues – March 2017 The Houston Association just released the March 2017 MLS market report showing that the Houston real estate market continues to thrive in sales, price, and…
Protesting Your Property Tax Appraisal Home values in Austin vary widely and change yearly. If you are one of those in shock after receiving your property appraisal notice this year, you are not alone. …
What Goes Into Your FICO Credit Score? What makes up your credit score? How is it calculated? Consumers are often perplexed about how their credit scores are computed and what affects their scores. To better…
What Makes Up A FICO Credit Score? Have you ever wondered how your credit score is calculated? Consumers are often confused about how their credit scores are calculated and what affects their scores. In…
Houston Real Estate Market Report February 2017 The latest MLS Report released by the Houston Association of realtors showed positive gains for the second month of 2017 in both single-family home sales and pricing. The…
Austin Real Estate Market Report February 2017 The Austin Board of Realtors released the latest Central Texas Housing Market Report today. The report showed a decrease in single-family home sales growth throughout the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)…
Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home Now! There are several reasons why you should consider jumping into the real estate market and buying a home. Why pay someone else’s mortgage payments when you…
Understanding Mortgage Insurance The biggest hurdle to owning a home for most home-buyers is the down payment. For a majority of loans, the minimum down payment is 20% of the purchase price. The down…
Austin Real Estate Market Report January 2017 Hot off the press! The new and expanded Central Texas Housing Market Report was released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®. According to the report, single-family home sales…
Houston: Record-Breaking Housing Market 2016 The Houston housing market remained steady in 2016 and gained momentum in the last few months to set record highs for home sales. According to the Houston Association of Realtors…
New Construction – Downtown Austin Condos Amid Austin’s hot housing market, there are several new construction or recently completed downtown condo projects. The downtown skyline is one that is always changing and seems to…
Austin Real Estate Market Report December 2016 The year-end and December 2016 Central Texas Housing Market report was released today by the Austin Board of Realtors® and stated record breaking sales in 2016 and signs…
Applying for a Texas Homestead Exemption You can reduce your home’s taxable value by filing a homestead exemption on your primary residence. School districts are required to offer $25,000 homestead exemption. Additional homestead exemptions may…
How to Apply for a Homestead Exemption in Texas You can lower your home’s taxable value by filing a homestead exemption on your principal residence. School districts are required to offer $25,000 homestead exemption while…
Buying a Home After Bankruptcy It is a common misconception that if you have a bankruptcy on your credit history, it will be virtually impossible to buy a home. However, while it may still be…
Brazosport Holiday Guide 2016 Clute Christmas in the Park Lots of beautiful and unique Christmas trees, Santa, marshmallow roast, clowns, and more! 5:00 pm – 9 pm on Thursday and Friday night; 4:00 – 9:00…
