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Most Common Closing Costs When Purchasing a Home

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...

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Spring Market is in Full Bloom

If you're unsure about the market right now, you're not alone. It's hard to know what's happening while the housing market emits so many mixed signals. As supply begins to mirror pre-pandemic levels, we need to recognize that it's the result of rising interest rates. Is our market at a stalemate? Are sellers choosing to sit tight with their locked-in low interest while buyers stand by to 'wait and...

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The Dirt on Common Cleaning Myths 

Whether you're feverishly cleaning to prepare for family and friends this holiday season or giving your home its annual deep clean, it's time to take a break and separate fact from fiction to age-old cleaning myths. Some of these myths may have been true when cleaning supplies were less advanced than today, but they may be doing more harm than good.  Here's the dirt on common cleaning...

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Common Home Staging Tricks that Buyers Should Know

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...

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Pros & Cons of a Cash Offer

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...

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Is One ARM Better than None?

The newest figures from Redfin.com show that the typical home buyer could save more money per month with an adjustable-rate mortgage over a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. While the interest rates may be lower for an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), they are guaranteed to change! The current interest hikes for fixed-rate mortgages have put several would-be buyers out of the game due to unaffordable monthly...

Factors to Consider with Multiple Offers-Bloom Realty-Krista Moreno-Seguin Texas Real Estate-Guadalupe County Real Estate-Selling a Home-Real Estate Market in Guadalupe County

Factors to Consider with Multiple Offers

Getting multiple offers on your home can be exciting, and there's a good chance you'll get more than one offer if you list your house in today’s market. There are more factors to consider with multiple offers than the money being offered. It is essential to pay attention to all parts of each offer. Things to be aware of include contingencies, the ability to pay close, and how much money the buyer puts...

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DIY or Hire a Pro?

Most homeowners have a list of things they’d like to change in their homes.  Throw in a few episodes of HGTV, and the list continues to grow!  The most common reason homeowners don’t act upon their wish list of renovations is the cost of a professional contractor.  Professional contractors can be pricey, which leads to the most common reason homeowners tackle renovation projects on...

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Most Common Buyer Q&A

Now that the market is springing into action, I want to address the most common questions, and concerns buyers typically have. Efficiency and accuracy are critical! Time is still of the essence in this market, so the more you know going in - the better prepared you will be! WHAT DOES A REALTOR® DO? A REALTOR® will educate and inform you of all your options and provide all the information you need to...

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