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Too many hands on Realtor Team

Seven Things To Know About Real Estate Teams

Don’t be deceived; real estate agent teams are no better and sometimes worse than independent agents.  They will have listing and buyer agents, transaction coordinators, closing experts, staging experts, and various other administrative people dividing up the work. It all sounds so efficient doesn’t it? Does having all these people and their overhead help sell […]

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Money House

Tell The Central Appraisal District Your Home Sales Price?

Have you recently purchased a new home?  It seems like everyone wants to know if you got a good deal, including the Central Appraisal District.  Don’t be surprised when you get a letter from the Central Appraisal District requesting your home’s sales price.  They are nicely asking you to divulge plenty of personal information.  Sure

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Van Alstyne home being auctioned

Buying A Home At An Internet Auction? – Read The Fine Print

Can you save money buying a foreclosure home at an internet auction site? Is buying a Van Alstyne home or other area home for sale at an internet foreclosure auction a good deal?  Doesn’t it appear that all the elements are there to save money? The seller won’t have that pesky Realtors commission, no room

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Get The Lead Out – Consider Homes For Sale Built After 1978?

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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Front door of home for sale

Do Property Taxes Matter When Buying A Home?

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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