What you need to know about homeowner’s associations

A Dallas homeowners association (HOA )sent a letter to homeowner Frank Larison, a 58-year-old Vietnam veteran, threatening to have his car towed, at his expense.…

Should I buy a new or an existing home?

One of the choices you may be faced with when you decide to buy a home is whether to buy a newly-built home in a…

When shopping for a new home, consider location carefully

The real estate industry loves to harp on “location;” so much so that we repeat it three times to let you know how important it…

Should You Skip the Home Inspection to Win a Bidding War?

It’s hot out there, and we don’t just mean the weather. The real estate market is one of the fastest moving in the country’s history…

The 4 most common mortgage mistakes that homebuyers make

Let’s face it, looking at homes for sale is a lot more fun that sitting down with a lender to find out how much you…

What to consider when buying a used refrigerator

It’s the sad truth: we can’t all afford to pop into Home Depot and plunk down $3,000 for a brand new “French Door Refrigerator in…

3 easy ways to live a greener life

Green – a word that can indicate envy or inexperience, it can conjure up a frog named Kermit, or immature fruit.It’s also a descriptor of…

You may not notice them, but your home has eyesores

You can clean your home like a professional. Organize and decorate ‘til the cows come home. Nine times out of 10, however, what your guests…

Need a new water heater? Consider a tankless version

The average water heater’s life span is 10 to 15 years, according to energysaver.gov. This is a general rule because not all water heaters fit…

Housing Market Update – June 2021

Welcome to the Monthly Market Report for May 2021. We want to give you the insights that you need to help confidently make the best…