Buying a home is a significant financial undertaking, and while it’s difficult for buyers to fathom paying additional out-of-pocket expenses, closing costs in Texas can run an additional 2-6% of the home’s purchase price. Buyers must understand the added fees before it’s time for the keys to exchange hands. Here's a breakdown of the most common closing costs when purchasing a...
While home staging is primarily designed to highlight a home's best features, it can also hide potential problems. A quality REALTOR® will not allow clients to hide significant issues that a home inspector will ultimately find. Here are some common home staging tricks that buyers should know. Curtains Stagers can use curtains or curtain rods to hide small, cracked, or damaged windows. They...
In a competitive housing market, buyers are pulling out all the stops. While you may have saved enough money to purchase a house with cash, there are several things to consider. Here are the pros & cons of a cash offer. PROS Interest Rates Paying cash will save money on the overall cost of a new home. The amount paid in interest over a 30-year mortgage will most...
According to leading analysts in the industry, the housing market is showing signs of cooling. While housing prices are still higher than two years ago, demand is beginning to wane, and sellers are beginning to reduce their prices, which could be signs of relief for weary buyers. Here are the latest market predictions from the pros: Price Appreciation and Mortgage Rates “Homes are still...