Homeowners Are Ditching The Tub
Homeowners are looking for large, high-tech bathrooms with sleek color palettes and finishes, according to the Houzz 2017 Bathroom Trends Report. On average, homeowners spent $21,000 to remodel bathrooms exceeding 100 square feet. That cost drops to about $12,300 for...
15 Essential Items to Include in an Emergency Survival Kit
You can’t predict the future or control the toll that a fire, hurricane, or flood takes on your home. But you can take steps to ensure that you’re prepared in the event you get stuck in your house after a natural disaster strikes. When it comes to being prepared,...
Tips on the Real Estate Closing Process
Before you sign on the dotted lines, ask yourself these six crucial questions. 1. WHAT AM I BUYING? Make sure you have done your due diligence and inspected the property thoroughly. This could be the biggest investment you ever make (emotionally as well as...
Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage...
The Incredible Joy of Owning Your Own Home
If you haven't bought a home yet, you're missing out on a wonderful feeling! That moment when you walk through your doors, throw your purse or keys on the floor, plop down on your couch and breathe a sigh of relief while thinking, "finally, it's ours (or mine)!" is...
What to Consider When Hiring a Cleaning Service
As a realtor, I can tell you that even the most well-maintained home will seem dingy if the carpets are dirty. Prospective buyers don’t want to feel as if they are walking through your home – they want to imagine the house as their own. The most important benefit...
Spark a Bidding War
Ready to make a move? Have a certain figure in mind that you need to sell for? Depending on your market, you might be able to get a little more than the typical asking price of your home. Go over with your agent if setting a bidding war is a smart move for the sale of...
Buying a Townhome? Ask These Questions!
If you want to buy a house but worry about keeping up with a big yard, you may have thought about buying a townhome. Throughout the Houston area there are many lovely townhome communities. Townhomes, like condos and co-ops, are CIDs, or common interest developments....
Repairs to Make Before Selling Your Home
So you’re ready to put your home on the market and to you, everything looks great. Unfortunately, much of the wear and tear on your home becomes unnoticeable when it is something you see everyday. While you may not think about the one light switch that doesn’t work or...
Why Should you Stage Your Home to Sell?
As the real estate market turns sluggish, you may have to take steps to set your home apart from others. It won't be enough to just put out a for-sale sign and wait for potential buyers. One way that homeowners can sell their homes more speedily is by home...