Sherwin Williams has released the ColorSnap App to help you match Real World Colors with their line of paints. It semmes simple and straight forward enough, snap a picture of anything, and the app will match it with a Sherwin Williams paint color, and even suggest coordinating colors to … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Buyers Representation
When I am with Buyers for the first time, many seem apprehensive to sign an agreement with a person they just met. And it is a subject which is often misunderstood. We want people to understand that they are entitled to representation, and should have someone on Their Side. Exactly What Is … [Read more...]
Dream Maker Grant Announced, UP To $5,000 in Assistance for 1st Time Military Buyers
Pentagon Federal Credit Union has announced a grant program for Active Duty, Reserve, Guard and Veterans. The program, known as Dream Makers, offers applicants up to $5,000 in assistance for 1st Time Military buyers. There are restrictions of course, such as income amd mandatory attendance of a … [Read more...]
For Sale by Owner, Or NOT???
Founder and Former COO of ForSalebyOwner.com Sells N.Y. Apartment with the help of a REALTOR® Colby Sambrotto, The founder and former Chief Operating Officer of ForSaleByOwner.com has sold his 2 Bedroom, 2000 Square Foot Chelsea Apartment with the aid of a real estate agent for $2.15 Million … [Read more...]
I Want to Buy a Foreclosure Directly From The Bank
Want to Save money By Buying a Foreclosure Directly From The Bank? The banks are not in the Real Estate Business, no should they be. What with the whole monopoly issue. Truth is, by the time a 'Foreclosure' becomes available for sale, it is listed by an agent as well as managed by an Asset … [Read more...]
Home Inspections – What You Need To Know
Setting Expectations A home inspection is a snapshot in time of the condition of a property. It is non-invasive in nature, and covers items that are visible to the inspector. Inspectors are not authorized to tear apart items to get into them, they observe and report conditions that are … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Pricing Your Home Correctly
Pricing your home correctly is important, and for more reasons than just getting you the highest 'List Price' in the neighbohood. Most buyers are going to need some type of financing, so the bank will need an appraisal by a 3rd party company to protect their investment. Understanding the process … [Read more...]
Property Owner’s Rights Offered More Protection Against Eminent Domain Under SB-18 – PASSED
SB-18, is a victory for the property owners of Texas, and goes into effect Sept. 1, 2011. Under this bill, the law limits the purposes for which a property may be seized under Eminent Domain, and MUST be made available for resale to the original owner if not used for its intended purpose after 10 … [Read more...]
Homeowners Association Reform During the 82nd Texas Legislature
While Home Owners Associations (HOAs) may add value and help keep neighborhoods looking nicer, many people worry about the power some associations have, and that those in charge can sometimes get carried away. The 82nd session of the Texas Legislature saw several bills come and go, and some of … [Read more...]
Closing Closts. What are they?
Closing Costs? Is that the down payment? When you purchase real estate, land or a home, there are typically "Closing Costs" involved with the transaction. These are seperate from your "Down Payment". How much are they? Well, that depends on a few things. What type of loan you're getting (FHA, … [Read more...]
