For many homebuyers, the idea of putting at least 20% down on a home has been ingrained as a sound financial strategy. The benefits are...

For the past three years, 30-year mortgage rates have remained stubbornly high, fluctuating between 6% and 7.5% . While this may seem...

House Destroyed by High Winds (Haslet, TX) Thinking about buying a new home? Here’s some important advice to make sure your house is...

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you’ve probably noticed a clear pattern: some homes fly off the market, while others sit...

March 3, 2025 Over the past week, mortgage rates in the U.S. have seen a noticeable decline, offering a potential boost for homebuyers...

As technology advances, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly common tool in real estate valuation. Automated Valuation...

Which One Are You? When it comes to buying a home, the experience buyers have with a salesperson can make or break the deal. A good real...

Divorce proceedings often involve dividing marital assets, and real estate is frequently one of the most valuable assets in dispute. When...

February 25, 2025 When purchasing or refinancing a home, lenders require the property to meet specific safety and structural standards....

February 24, 2025 In today’s digital real estate market, images play a crucial role in attracting potential buyers and renters, and...

Your listing has been sitting for 30, 60, or even 90+ days with little to no activity. No serious offers, barely any showings, and...

Recently I have completed several appraisals for different clients that had one thing in common:  first time house flippers that had...

Just a year ago the DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) market area saw houses scooped up almost as soon as they hit the market.  Often it was with...

If you’re selling a home in Texas, chances are it falls within the FHA loan limits , making it eligible for purchase by a buyer using an...

The Short answer is... YES . When selling a home, pricing it correctly from the start can make all the difference. One of the smartest...

When a loved one passes away, managing their estate can be a complex and emotional process. One critical component of probate in Texas is...

10 tips on every listing you will likely save days or weeks later on if buyers use FHA financing.

The short answer in my opinion is: NO! Here’s why: Even in a great economy, most remodels do not achieve a dollar for dollar return on...

The Fed has dropped interest rates by half a percentage point (50 basis points) in an effort to counteract any effects of a slowing...

As an appraiser I see a lot of homes and talk to a lot of homeowners, brokers, agents, and lenders. There are some home updates or...