Posted in
Real Estate Advice
on October 12, 2023
When a Dallas homeowner owes more on a property than its current market value and can’t continue making mortgage payments due to illness, injury, job loss, or divorce, the owner has several options. The owner can sell the house quickly to a reputable cash home-buying company, let the house go into foreclosure, or ask […]
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Real Estate Advice
on April 11, 2023
Housing scams happen across the country, including in Dallas.
There are a wide variety of real estate scams and housing scams in Dallas that can arise in different stages of the home-selling process. Some real estate fraud, like fake deeds, where scammers take control of properties they don't actually own, can happen to people […]
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Posted in
Real Estate Advice
on March 22, 2023
You’re thinking about putting your house up for sale and mentally checking off all the things you have to do in order to prepare for the sale: Hire a real estate agent; find and hire carpenters, plumbers, and painters to make repairs and spruce up the house; pack up your belongings.... The list is exhausting.
You […]
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Posted in
Real Estate Advice
on May 29, 2020
Whether you’re moving around the block or across town, it pays to have someone else do the heavy lifting for you.
But who should you pay to do it?
That’s one of the toughest parts of finding a moving company in Dallas. It’s not to say that most are unreliable, but it’s that, when it […]
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Posted in
Real Estate Advice
on September 24, 2017
Vacant houses can attract crime, create health hazards, and hurt your property value. Left abandoned too long, these unpleasant eyesores can suffer broken windows, holes in the roof, rodent infestations, and/or graffiti. If there is a derelict house in your Dallas neighborhood, we are here to educate you on your rights to take action.
What […]
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Posted in
Real Estate Advice
on August 16, 2017
A career as a real estate agent can be a very rewarding one, with perks such as a flexible schedule and the possibility of working outside an office environment.
If you’re serious about pursuing a career as a real estate agent in Dallas, then you have to fulfill the following requirements.
1. Choose your school […]
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Posted in
Real Estate Advice
on January 16, 2017
Are you staring down the barrel of a foreclosure? Foreclosure is certainly the last thing that any homeowner wants to go through, but that doesn’t mean you should give up now. The foreclosure process in Texas is complicated and understanding the steps involved as well as your rights can save you a lot of stress. […]
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Posted in
Real Estate Advice
on November 11, 2016
Foundation and structural issues can result in very expensive repairs.
Use these handy tips to help protect your home and your wallet by preventing foundation cracks and damage before it becomes a problem.
Ensure your home has proper grading
This isn’t the type of grade you get for turning in your homework on time. The […]
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Posted in
Real Estate Advice
on February 17, 2016
Much to the chagrin of sellers (and their real estate agents) everywhere, the average time to close on a home has increased.
Last fall, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) put in place new TRID forms, also known as the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule, replacing the former HUD-1 Settlement and Good Faith Estimate. One of […]
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