Glorious springtime is almost here, with days warming and growing longer, birds singing, flowers pushing up, and . . . yes, cleaning, especially if you want to sell your home. Spring is traditionally the best time to list your home because people are getting out and going house hunting. But after having your home shut … Continued
Moving, while exciting, is one of the most stressful events in life. So there’s no need to add expense on top of all that stress and anxiety. Whether you’re moving across the country or just across town, it can be done a lot cheaper than you think. The number-one ingredient in the recipe for moving … Continued
Your traditional homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover every possibility. Floods, earthquakes, and excessive damage aren’t always part of your policy but can present very real dangers. To cover these potential problems, you may be considering umbrella insurance for homeowners in addition to your regular policy. Although it sounds easy enough to understand, umbrella insurance can be … Continued
Finding a buyer is the first step toward selling your house. After that, you have to clear only two more major hurdles before you can close – the inspection and the appraisal. An appraisal is a formal report of your house’s fair market value as determined by a certified and licensed professional. The professional, the … Continued
One of the most important aspects of the home-buying process is the inspection. Buying a home is a huge financial transaction and an enormous investment for buyers, and the inspection is the buyer’s chance to find out if the property has any major problems. So the inspection report becomes a major negotiating tool. It is the … Continued
When it comes time to buy a home or a new home, the choice for many people is between a condo and a traditional single-family home. If the location is right, that decision usually comes down to which one better fits your lifestyle. That decision, however, can be a little easier once you understand the … Continued
Traditionally, spring is the best time to put a house on the market with fall coming in a close second. The worst times are winter and summer. It may surprise you that summer isn’t an especially good time to list your house, but you have to remember that people are just busy then. Kids are … Continued
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful time, and you rely on your real estate agent to help make the process as smooth and painless as possible. But sometimes, you can choose a bad real estate agent in Austin, making buying or selling your home even more frustrating than it needs to be. … Continued
Insurance can be a maze, with terms and conditions a mile long. Understanding the difference between a deductible and a premium is important, but not always easy. Half the battle of understanding your insurance is knowing what some important homeowners insurance terms really mean. Here’s our guide to some of the basic homeowner’s insurance terms … Continued
While 2019 doesn’t look to be a record-breaking year for home prices, many in the know in real estate think it will be better than the next couple of years. Besides, if you do want to sell your house in Austin, waiting is always uncertain and can be a dangerous game financially. So here are … Continued
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