So JUST How Big Is An Acre of Land?

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An acre of land is defined as 43,560 square feet. You think, "Ummm, okay... Sounds like a lot, Right?" What if I asked you how many football fields fit into an acre? Or what about NBA regulation basketball courts?? I'll save you the details of the math... but it works out that a football … [Read more...]

Remodeling Magazine Publishes Their 2010 – 2011 Cost Vs. Value Report

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Remodeling.hw.net has prepared and released it's 2010 - 2011 Cost Vs. Value Report. This report gives you a good idea of what a project will cost and an estimate of the amount you will recoup upon resale. One thing to keep in mind, it may not take into account the cost of remodeling your home … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Help Get Your Offer Accepted

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Getting your offer accpeted is not always about the price.  You have to show the Seller, and the Seller's Agent that you are serious about buying their home, and are not wasting their time. Offers for real estate should always be in writing, and REALTORS® are required to do this by Article … [Read more...]

Texas Veterans Land and Home Loans

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In Honor of our Veterans and their service to the country, Texas created The Texas Veterans Land Board, also known as the "VLB". The VLB has some GREAT BENEFITS for our military community, and most of us who served DO qualify. These loans can be used for purchasing a home, home improvement and … [Read more...]

Texas First Time Buyer Program

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It’s Your Turn to Finally Own a Home!   Homeownership is recognized as the primary means of accumulating wealth for most Americans. However, homeownership is about more than wealth; it is an intangible force that holds neighborhoods together. When the majority of Americans own the homes in … [Read more...]

Finding the Right Realtor

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Choosing a Realtor can be a huge decision. You want to look for several things in an agent: 1. Are they full time or part time? Depending on your circumstances and time-frame, this could be a big deal. Will they be available when negotiations start, or will they have to return calls 'after … [Read more...]

Think You Missed the $8,000 Tax Credit? Think Again!

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That's right.  Would you prefer $8,000 or $20,000? If you think you missed out on the $8,000 Tax Credit, THINK AGAIN!  With the mortgage rates what they were at the end of the tax credit offer, which was roughly 5.06% on a 30 year loan, your principal and interest would have been $810.74 per … [Read more...]

5 Easy Steps to Approval

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If you've never owned a home before, or if it's been a while since you've purchased one, the finance process can be intimidating.  After all, what does it take  these days to get approved for a loan? Well, everyone's financial situation is just a little different, and the outcome does vary from … [Read more...]

5 Reasons You Want Pre-approval Before Shopping

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A Pre-approval Letter.  I don’t need to do that until I find a house.  Right? It is true that you’ll need a pre-approval letter to submit an offer, and you could do that after you find the right house.  But why wait to get a pre-approval letter when there are so many advantages to getting … [Read more...]

6 Great Tips When Looking For Bargains

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Everyone wants to get a good deal, especially on the biggest purchase you'll likely ever make!  Here are 5 Great Tips to consider when making an offer: 1. Fair Market, or 'Regular' sales may have more room to move on the price than a short sale or even foreclosure.  Banks / Investors often have … [Read more...]