Why should investors and home buyers seek Van Alstyne real estate built after 1978? There are many considerations when choosing rental property, flips or your family’s home. One big consideration is lead based paint, EPA requirements and the TREC Lead Based Paint Real Estate Addendum. None of those issues should be deal breakers but it’s one thing that can be […]
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Why Real Estate Tax Rates Matter – I am often asked by prospective home buyers what the property tax rates are in the North Texas areas they are considering. Tax rates can affect qualifying for a mortgage, city services, investment property, rents and business decisions. I used to tell clients that it didn’t really matter.
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First Time Acreage Buyer? You’ve made the decision to buy acreage but do you know what to ask or some of the important things to consider. Your first question should be; what am I going to do with it? Are you going to build a new home, raise livestock, farm,work from home or invest for
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Should you use a Zillow Zestiment to determine the value of your home? Some real estate agents hate Zillow. Realtors spend a lot time researching sold homes, adjusting comparables, developing market knowledge and using their experience advising owners concerning pricing a home for sale. Home owners sometimes don’t like what they hear and will proudly report the “Zestiment” says their home is worth
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What is earnest money, how much is required, how do you get it back and are there any alternatives? Learn how it is used when purchasing Texas residential real estate and what you need to be aware of. What is Earnest Money? Earnest money is a deposit by the buyer to show the seller good faith
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Is a Limited Service Listing a good idea? The old adage that you get what you pay for truly applies here. Notice The Upside Down MLS Photo ? This is how one property was displayed in an MLS photo on market for over 69 days. Apparently, in all that time neither the limited service agent
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