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Stephanie Coronado rating star

4.98/5 (29 surveys)
Texas United Realty

The Balancing Act of Real Estate Counter Offers

21 May, 2024| Home Selling, Home Buying, General

As a home seller, you will likely receive several different offers on your home. Since, likely, the initial offers will not be up to par with what you are hoping to get for your home, it is important... read more

Adewale Lawal rating star

4.96/5 (79 surveys)
LPT Realty, LLC

Rethinking the 1% Rule in Rental Property Analysis

21 May, 2024| Houston Living, Home Buying, Home Selling

When evaluating potential rental property investments, many investors initially turn to the 1% Rule for a quick assessment. This rule suggests that a rental property is a good investment if the monthl... read more

Tammi Freund
Fiv Realty Co Texas LLC

Home Prices & Mortgage Rates

21 May, 2024| General, Home Buying, Home Selling

What's Next for Home Prices and Mortgage Rates? Clients often ask, "What's next for home prices and mortgage rates?" This question is crucial for anyone deciding whether to move now or wait. Let's del... read more

Sara Englishbee rating star

5/5 (10 surveys)
Home Sweet Home Real Estate Group

Navigating a Nightmare Final Walk-Through

21 May, 2024| Education, Home Buying, Home Inspections

Ah, the final walk-through. That last, triumphant step before you officially own your new home. It's like a victory lap—except when it’s not. Picture this: you step into your soon-to-b... read more

Jennifer Yoingco rating star

5/5 (221 surveys)
Walzel Properties - Corporate Office

Simple Ways To Save Money on Cooling Costs This Su...

21 May, 2024| Home Buying, Houston Living, Property Management

Scorching. That's the type of weather the folks at almanac.com say we can expect this summer. On average, we're predicting summer temperatures to be hotter than normal across most of the coun... read more

Shunta Antwi
Antwi Realty Co

Worried About Home Maintenance Costs? Consider Thi...

21 May, 2024| Houston Living, Home Warranty, Home Buying

Newly Built Homes Need Less Upfront Maintenance If you can afford it, you may find a newly built home could help ease your worries about maintenance costs. Think about it, if everything in... read more

Melissa Ohnoutka
Coldwell Banker Realty - The Woodlands

Navigating Mortgage Interest Rates: What You Need...

21 May, 2024| Home Buying

In the context of finance and mortgages, a "rate" typically refers to the interest rate, which is the percentage a lender charges to a borrower for the use of assets. In mortgages, the interest rate i... read more

Mei Jhih Massey
Texas United Realty

Understand Rental Market: Advice for Tenants and L...

20 May, 2024| Home Buying, General, Education

According to the United States Census Bureau, the country has nearly 50 million rental units today. Meanwhile, there are more than 85 million owner-occupied households. But whether you own or rent a p... read more

Stephanie Coronado rating star

4.98/5 (29 surveys)
Texas United Realty

The Importance of Preparing For Real Estate Negoti...

20 May, 2024| Home Buying, Home Selling, Education

Conducting real estate negotiations to purchase your dream home is probably the most daunting decision homeowners make in their lives. Therefore, nailing real estate negotiations is important and requ... read more

Adewale Lawal rating star

4.96/5 (79 surveys)
LPT Realty, LLC

Understanding A, B, C and D Class Neighborhoods Fo...

20 May, 2024| Houston Living, Home Buying, Home Selling

When considering rental property investments, understanding the classification of neighborhoods—A, B, C, and D—can significantly influence your decision-making and investment strategy. Eac... read more

Diana Walton
REALM Real Estate Professionals - West Houston

Mortgage Rates for Monday, May 20, 2024, in a Min...

20 May, 2024| Home Buying, Home Selling, Mortgage & Finance

Good morning, and welcome! My name is Diana. As always, thank you for visiting. For today, Monday, May 20, 2024, the national average: 30-year fixed mortgage rate trends is 7.04% 15-yea... read more

Sara Englishbee rating star

5/5 (10 surveys)
Home Sweet Home Real Estate Group

Why Buying a Home Without a Real Estate Agent is L...

20 May, 2024| Home Buying, General, Home Values & Recent Sales

So, why is buying a home without a real estate agent like trying to herd cats? Picture this: you’re trying to get a bunch of cats to move in the same direction. One’s climbing the curtains... read more

Shunta Antwi
Antwi Realty Co

What's Next for Home Prices and Mortgage Rates?

20 May, 2024| Houston Living, Home Buying, Housing Market

The only thing you can really do is make the best decision you can based on the latest information available. So, here’s what experts are saying about both prices and rates. 1. What’s Nex... read more

Phillip Avery
eXp Realty LLC

Seller Financing: A Novel View Of Home Ownership

20 May, 2024| Mortgage & Finance, Foreclosures & Investments, Ho...

Seller financing, alternatively referred to as owner financing or a purchase-money mortgage, goes beyond being a mere alternative in home financing. It's a way out from the drawbacks of conventional f... read more

Phillip Avery
eXp Realty LLC

8 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes

20 May, 2024| Property Taxes, Home Buying, Education

As you prepare your tax returns for 2022, be careful not to make any of these eight common tax mistakes, especially when it comes to the property tax deduction or the mortgage interest deduction.Tax p... read more

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