If you own a rental property, odds are you were concerned about tenants missing rent payments during the pandemic. An estimated 10 million Americans were behind on rent payments by the end of June 2021, an all-time high. Many could not pay rent during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic, because they lost their jobs. Complicating the […]
What is a Title Search? Why Every Home Sale Needs One
If you’re trying to sell your Texas house fast, you may be wondering whether a title search will slow things down. While the title search process can be a hassle, it is essential to protecting buyers and sellers in any real estate transaction. What is a Title? A property title is a set of legal […]
The Top 10 Home Repair Issues in Texas (And How Much It Costs to Fix Them)
What are the most-common house repair issues in Texas? Home ownership has many benefits. It is an important source of building wealth, especially for investment / rental property owners. It gives you control over the place where you spend most of your free time. And, for many, it instills a sense of pride and belonging. […]
What is FSBO? The Pros and Cons of For Sale By Owner
When planning to sell your house, you may encounter the term FSBO and ask, “What is FSBO?” In simple terms, FSBO is just an acronym: “For Sale By Owner.” It literally means just that – someone who is selling their house without the help of an agent or other real estate professional. (Note: some real […]
Foreclosure and Credit Score: How Will You Be Affected?
The idea of a foreclosure is laced with fear for homeowners everywhere, and for good reason: the thought of losing a home in such a public, embarrassing way is tough to cope with. And then there’s the relationship between foreclosure and credit score. It’s a well-known fact that defaulting on a home loan means your […]