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...
From “I DO” to #SOLD
Newlyweds are saying "I do" to each other, and they equate to over half of first-time home buyers that are also saying "I do" to their dream homes! When you put two hearts together, the time comes to find a home to nourish that love. So, it makes sense for a home to...
How to Prepare for Professional Movers
Moving into a new home can be an exciting life change, but it comes with its own set of stresses. Whether it is cross-country, cross-town or even the same neighborhood within the Memorial area, a move requires a lot of work to pack up your belongings, transport them...
The Best Indoor Trees for Your Home
Artificial plants may never die, but having live plants in your home will make your home look and feel better. Nothing brings life into a home better than well-maintained greenery. Most indoor trees are easy to take care of and only need adequate water and a...
How to Handle Downsizing
Moving itself always has the tendency to sound stressful, but adding downsizing to the mix can seem daunting. There are certain challenges that come with downsizing, but that doesn’t mean it has to be more stressful! By having an open mind to downsizing and moving,...
New Construction
Building your own home can definitely sound appealing at first blush. My husband and I just completed our own personal new construction house and we are very satisfied with the end result. However, with all major decisions and purchases one should proceed...
What Type of Lender Works Best for You
If you ask a loan officer, “What kind of lender is best?” the answer will be whoever he works for, unless his firm doesn’t provide the loan you require. If you meet the same loan officer years later, and he works for a different kind of lender, he will give you a list...