What to Know About Home Buying in Texas
You know the saying: everything’s bigger in Texas. If you’re looking for a place to raise your family, get out on your own, or take advantage of a growing metroplex that’s within a few hours’ drive of the great outdoors, Texas may be calling you home. Let’s look at moving to Texas and what to [...]
How to Buy a House: An Abbreviated Guide
It's time to buy a house. You've dreamed about it. You've talked to family and friends. You're ready to settle down with homeownership. Whether you're single or married, buying a house is a major financial step forward. Here's an abbreviated guide to buying a home. Step-by-Step Guide to Buy a House & Decide Whether You're [...]
10 Unexpected Costs Of Buying A Home
Now that you’re ready to buy a home, you need to be prepared for all the unexpected costs that come with it. While your own research and your real estate agent will guide you through the process, things pop up all the time when making a huge purchase like a home or a car. Let’s [...]
State Fair of Texas Deals and Discounts
It’s fall, and you know what that means — it’s time for the State Fair of Texas! Beginning Sept. 27, 2019, the Fair will run for 24 days and bring people together from all around the Lone Star State. Your wallet need not fear, though. We’ve rounded up the best ways to save you money [...]
5 Reasons Homeowners Need Title Insurance
Buying a home is exciting and emotional all at the same time. Ease some of the stress and buy with greater confidence when you get an owner's title insurance policy. If you aren't sure what title insurance is, make sure to check out our past blog post Title 101. In the meantime, check out five [...]
Spring Cleaning & Home Maintenance Tips
Have you done your spring cleaning yet? Don't panic; we haven't either. And while schools have started to let out for summer, it is still technically spring, so we both have time to channel our inner Marie Kondo and tidy up! To help in getting started, we have put together a short guide and list [...]
What to Expect When You’re Inspecting
You've found your dream home, and your offer was accepted; it's time to celebrate! However, you have the dreaded home inspection looming over your head, but don't let that get your spirits down. Here are the things every home buyer should know about inspections because the more you know about the property the better you [...]
Dallas-Fort Worth Outdoor Activities
In honor of today being Earth Day, we wanted to create a list sharing some of our favorite outdoor activities in Dallas-Fort Worth. The warmer weather has arrived and it's not unbearably hot, so get out, explore and enjoy the amazing earth we get to call home. 1. The Zoo (Dallas & Fort Worth) When [...]
5 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Jumping into home ownership for the first time is exciting, but we know it can be equally overwhelming. We hope to eliminate any worries you might have and provide some tools and resources to make the process go smoothly. Below are some tips we have for first-time home buyers. 1. DETERMINE A SOLID BUDGET The [...]
Home Trends: Smart Homes
Smart home technology is here to stay, and in fact, a recent study has shown that incorporating these products into your household help increase value and can shorten time on market when trying to sell your home (2017 T3 Sixty Study). Each year, companies become more and more innovative as they press further into the [...]