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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Picture having a nice cup of coffee on your large backyard patio or cozying up with a good book in your master bedroom with a great sitting area and its own fireplace. Get away from it all by your own fireplace but still have a view of family activities in the back yard through the bay window.
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Real Estate Communication Breakdowns Have you ever called a Realtor and your call was not returned promptly or at all? What we have here is the proverbial failure to communicate. Before killing the messenger, consider that the only way real estate agents make a living is talking to and helping people buy, lease or sell homes and
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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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I am not a big fan of open houses but some clients expect them. Normal scheduled showings are recorded by agents, showing services, lockbox key codes and showing agents vet buyers before allowing them in your home. At an open house there is no control over who is checking out your home. Theft, breakage and liability is
The only real way to know where your property lines are is to have a survey. Not only will a survey show your property boundaries, it should detail other important features like flood plains, easements and structures. In the city of Van Alstyne, surveys are done by lot and block but what if you are buying
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