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Home Buyer Why Owning a Home Helps Build Wealth in the Long Run Owning a home helps you build wealth.  Stability is hard to beat when it comes to peace of mind.  Add to that the reality that owning property is a clear path to build wealth and every person, every family should do everything in their power to buy a home now.  Living in a rental, you […]
Selling Tips Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents Selling a house is easy right?  Yes!  As long as you’re not worried about making a mistake. According to NAR, the median price of a house sold in the USA in October’24 was $407k.   Small mistakes can really add up!  A small pricing or negotiating or documentation or deadline error can cost you tens of thousands […]
Selling Tips Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House Selling Your House can be stressful.  There are a lot of things to plan and if any get missed, the result can be costly. If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market. Maybe you’re wondering if […]
Home Buyer More Homes, Slower Price Growth The pendulum is swinging in your favor.  Buying a home during the 0ctober to February period favors buyers and this year, we are getting back to a normal amount of homes listed on the market. Many folks were waiting for the “right time to sell” or the “right time to buy”.  If you’ve had any […]
Selling Tips How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House? It comes down to working with a pro who knows the current state of this commodity market, nationally and the local market of your property. In one season, it can take a month to sell your house.  In a seasonally slow time of the market cycle, it can take several months to sell your house.  […]
Strategy & Market Observations Recessions! What Happens to Housing during Recessions? Here’s an article from a few years ago that deserves attention, repeatedly.  Recessions, economic downturns are not always bad. But we have to be prepared to act when that time comes. The market swells and contracts.  Regardless of the state of the market, there are folks closing deals every day.  Recessions? While that makes most […]
Selling Tips Is Your House Priced Too High? Have you accidentally listed your home for sale at a price that’s too high?  It happens often.  If you’ve been trying to sell your property and it’s taking a long time, it’s possible your home is priced too high.  Make sure you’re evaluating the market well… the seasonality, the overall market, the prevailing economy in […]
Selling Tips How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House? For this one, be sure to read the whole article (maybe 2min).  The full reasoning behind the costs is helpful.  Always refer to your long term plan when thinking to buy and sell properties.  This step should be part of a larger financial strategy, and putting all that together, you’ll want expertise. If you’re toying […]
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Home Buyer How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle Homeownership is a great and reliable way to stabilize your finances.  If you’re flexible, mobile, and can move every 1 or 2 years, do so.  Each time you move, keep your property and rent it out.  At first, these properties may not produce a lot of income, but you’ll enjoy equity growth and tax benefits.  […]
Strategy & Market Observations Market Snapshot for Klein TX (77379) Klein TX (77379) is consistently one of the highest volume zip codes in the Houston marketplace. This market snapshot below is a quick overview of the top 15 most active neighborhoods over the past 30days to September 26, 2024.     And here’s an active link that will show you all active properties in this […]
Home Buyer Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run Patience.  Grab the assets and hold for the long term. Buying now may be worth it.  To help clarify this article, visit this quick read that discusses the importance of owning assets, and how long you own them…the time spent in the market.  Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a […]
Home Buyer The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About Down Payment Assistance programs are out there.  You have access to more resources than you may know.  This is another reason you should hire a professional to help you buy and sell property.  There are things in the industry that insiders know. Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but […]
Home Buyer What To Know About Closing Costs Closing Costs vary depending on the title company chosen, the lender, the time of year, specific location, time of the month, the hoa if any.  Reach out to me anytime so we can talk shop and be sure you have a plan in place so your eyes are wide open when buying properties. Now that […]
Home Buyer Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To Do List Are you thinking of buying a property?  Great.  Part of the homebuying to do list is to have a strategy talk with your Realtor and get pre-approved for a loan.  This gives you the information you need to achieve your goals.  Understood you may not want to “ding” your credit.  Simply put, get over it […]
Selling Tips Should You Sell Now? The Lifestyle Factors That Could Tip the Scale Should You Sell Now?  If you’ve had any thoughts about selling, it’s a good bet now is the right time.  But make sure.  Why are you thinking to sell?  If you end up in a better financial position, great.  But lifestyle usually is the driving force.  Family.  Retirement. New Job.  Maybe just a fresh start.  […]
Strategy & Market Observations How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates There are a lot of factors affecting mortgage rates, the housing and property investing market, and the economy as a whole.  It’s important to have a good understanding of how job growth, unemployment, inflation, and the federal funds rate influences our daily life and long term plans. As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably […]
Home Buyer What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For? The mortgage rate you lock in today is not permanent.  It’s a way to get started.  Decide the rate you want based on your budget and work from there.  Like all valuable things, you manage that expense over time.  When rates drop, you refinance. You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had […]
Specialty & Investment Property Your Home Is a Powerful Investment Owning a home (or several properties) is one of the few consistently reliable means to build generational wealth.  Over the long term, the facts are supported by data:  your home is a powerful investment Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in […]
Selling Tips One Mistake Sellers So Often Make: Overpricing Their House Price your home to sell, not to sit!  An overpriced home wastes your time.  MAYBE you’ll get that one buyer to pay too much for your home.  Maybe.  More likely, you lose the power of “new on the market”, see very little foot traffic, and no offers, then you lower your listing price below where […]
Credit Info What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House? What is the minimum credit score you need to buy a property?  That depends on the property, and you. When you’re thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if […]

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