What You Must Know About Home Appraisals

 Here is some basic information on why appraisals vary and values can be different.

HouseLogic | REALTOR® Content Resource | What You Must Know About Home Appraisals

Is your home not selling?

You've priced your home at the top of the market values so you could get some feedback and see what offers trickle in, however you have received no offers and few showings. This article will identify some reasons to reduce your list price and why.

HouseLogic | REALTOR® Content Resource | 6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price

Texas Quarterly Housing Report, Q4-2012

5 aesthetic issues that turn off buyers | Inman News

Here are some good seller AND buyer tips when you come across some cosmetic items that are a concern.

5 aesthetic issues that turn off buyers | Inman News

Where Not to Buy a Foreclosure in 2013

Read the whole story....basic data is correct, but you have to look at the bigger picture if you are looking at investing in real estate. After reviewing the chart and scratching your head about it, read the entire article which explains it best. Some of the hottest rental markets are on this list. Always be weary of information that provides only one side or one specific stat when you are thinking about investing. You could miss out!

Where Not to Buy a Foreclosure in 2013

Realty Times - Buying A Fixer-Upper Home For Your First Home

 Pointers when considering a fixer upper for the first time...

Realty Times - Buying A Fixer-Upper Home For Your First Home

2013-NAR-Issue-Brief-Fiscal-Cliff-Real-Estate-Provisions-0102-1232.pdf (application/pdf Object)

 Real Estate provisions in the Fiscal Cliff Bill.

2013-NAR-Issue-Brief-Fiscal-Cliff-Real-Estate-Provisions-0102-1232.pdf (application/pdf Object)

3 expenses besides the mortgage that you need to be able to afford

I would also include a monthly maintenance budget as well. Landscape maintenance, light bulbs, batteries for those smoke detectors, air filters....all add up!

3 expenses besides the mortgage that you need to be able to afford

Realty Times - Walkable Neighborhoods Driving Real Estate Interest

 Its all about location. You can fix up a house, change its features, upgrade...but you can't pick it up and move it.

Realty Times - Walkable Neighborhoods Driving Real Estate Interest

Realty Times - Foreclosures Selling Near, At Traditional Listing Prices

 Truth. Everyone of my REO properties are listed at fair market value.  Asset managers are willing to wait out the 4-6 month market time in order to find that buyer willing to pay market value and occupy REO homes that are in average marketable condition. Utilities are on, pools are being maintained, and repairs are being made.

Realty Times - Foreclosures Selling Near, At Traditional Listing Prices

To Stay or Not To Stay.....

Realty Times - Should I Stay Or Should I Go: Sell Or Remodel?

Realty Times - Basic Tips for First-time Buyers

 Great information for new home buyers!

Realty Times - Basic Tips for First-time Buyers

FICO reveals behaviors behind sterling credit scores | Inman News

 Great information if you have always wondered how those FICO scores really affect your purchasing ability.

FICO reveals behaviors behind sterling credit scores | Inman News

Realty Times - Five Pitfalls That Keep Buyers From Finding The Right Home

Realty Times - Five Pitfalls That Keep Buyers From Finding The Right Home

Realty Times - Favorable Mortgage Rates Help Housing Market Confidence

Realty Times - Favorable Mortgage Rates Help Housing Market Confidence

Frisco ISD Named One of the 100 Best Communities for Young People!

September 2012 eNewsletter

Realty Times - Home Showings Made Easy

Good tips on showing your home.

Realty Times - Home Showings Made Easy

How Buyers Can Snag Mortgage Rates in 3% Range | Realtor Magazine

How Buyers Can Snag Mortgage Rates in 3% Range | Realtor Magazine

Why Rental Activity Remains 'A Bright Spot' for Housing

Why Rental Activity Remains 'A Bright Spot' for Housing

15-year mortgage breaks 3% for first time, 30-year sets record low | HousingWire

15-year mortgage breaks 3% for first time, 30-year sets record low | HousingWire