Foreclosures and Short Sales: Takeaways of Both A number of things can happen when a homeowner gets behind on payments. The two of the more frequent outcomes are foreclosure and short sale. Want to know the difference? Foreclosure Foreclosures can be extremely complicated, but here are the facts. Home foreclosures happen when a borrower fails to make […]
Understanding the 2016 Dallas Housing Market
The internet is abuzz with the Dallas housing market right now. The market has been red-hot, thanks to some massive players moving to the area. Homes have been selling at lightning speeds in this area, and home prices have skyrocketed. More than 62,000 homes were sold in 2015, and it simply wasn’t enough. But this […]
The True Costs of Selling a Home
If you’re selling your house, you probably know how much you are hoping to make from the sale in total. But what you may not have calculated is the overall cost to seal the deal. While some of the major costs of selling a home will come out of the sales proceeds, you will not […]
10 of the Best Home Seller Tips
In the current Dallas housing market, sellers often make silly mistakes that would easily boost the value of their home and sell their houses more quickly and for top dollar. Don’t fall into this trap. Instead, follow these 10 best home seller tips and boost the appeal of your property to potential buyers. 1. Price […]
What You Need to Know About Foreclosure Laws
Foreclosure. It’s a scary word. And an even scarier situation to find yourself in. But while foreclosure can seem terrifying and completely out of your control, it is important to know and understand foreclosure laws in order to set your expectations and protect yourself and your property as much as possible. Defining Foreclosure First of […]
How to Make the Most of the House Hunting Season
Prime house hunting season is typically in the spring or summer months. Not only does this afford better weather for house hunting, but it is a great time to highlight your home during showings. Make the most of this time of year with these house selling tips: Take Appealing Photos Many home buyers first impression […]