
Appraisal Value vs. Buyer Value: What Really Increases Your Home's Equity in North Texas?
Appraisal Value vs. Buyer Value: What Really Increases Your Home's Equity in North Texas? Every spring, I get some version of the same phone call. A client opens their mailbox, sees a new appraisal notice from the county, and calls me half excited, half worried, asking, "Does this mean my house is w
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Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age
Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: “Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going up and down the s
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Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?
Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead? When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast. You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead? While it sounds like a simple backup p
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Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.
Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First. Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know. If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan
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