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Selling a house with water in the crawl space [market_city}

How To Sell A House With Water In The Crawl Space In Texas

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Standing water under your house is one of those problems that doesn’t wait for a convenient time to show up. One homeowner I worked with only found out about it because her floors started to feel soft near the hallway. By then, the moisture had been sitting there long enough to grow mold on the … Continued
How long can you go without paying your property taxes [market_city}

How Long Before Unpaid Texas Property Taxes Cost You Your Home?

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Most Texas homeowners figure they’ve got time. Bills come in, life gets busy, and the thought is: “I’ll deal with it next month.” That’s a reasonable instinct in most financial situations. Property taxes in Texas don’t work that way. The Texas Property Tax Calendar Is Not Forgiving Every January 1, a tax lien attaches to … Continued
Variations Between a Short Sale and a Foreclosure [market_city}

Short Sale vs Foreclosure Explained for Homeowners

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Falling behind on mortgage payments compels homeowners to make harrowing decisions. Unfortunately, the choices you make can impact your finances for years to come. Both a short sale and a foreclosure result in the loss of your home, so the major differences to consider are how much control you have, the extent of damage to … Continued
How to get a house appraised for free Dallas

How To Get Your House Appraised For Free

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Most homeowners don’t realize free home valuations have been sitting in front of them for years. Every time you’ve typed your address into an online home value estimator, you’ve used one: a tool that costs millions to build, offered to you at no charge. Getting a solid read on your home’s value without writing a … Continued
Understanding Tenant Rights in TX

Texas Tenant Rights For Rental Housing And Landlord Disputes

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After Sarah Martinez left the Lake Worth duplex three years later, her landlord tried to charge $800 for “carpet replacement”. She didn’t have pictures of the carpet’s wear when she moved in. She lost most of her security deposit because she didn’t know Texas law allowed triple damages and attorney fees.Texas tenants, know your rights … Continued
Understanding Earnest Money Rules

Texas Earnest Money Rules For Real Estate Buyers And Sellers

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You pay $2800 at a title company for a $280,000 house. The Whitaker family moved to Dallas last winter after a job transfer from Amarillo. They had five weeks. There was no argument in that market when the seller demanded the earnest money. How Does Earnest Money Work in Texas Real Estate Transactions? Buyers kept … Continued
selling yourTexas house by owner

How To Sell Your House By Owner In Texas Without A Realtor

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East Texas’ rolling hills smell different in spring. Bluebonnets bloom, property taxes are due, and a contractor near Garland quoted the Beckett family $15,000 to fix a kitchen worth $8,000. They called me last Tuesday after three walkthroughs with different agents. Can You Sell Your House Without a Realtor in Texas? Yes. Texas has 13.22% … Continued
Selling My House and Moving Out of State In Dallas

How to Sell House and Move Out of State

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Moving across the country for a new job, a changing family situation, or a fresh start? You’re not alone. Over three million Americans relocate to another state each year, and most face the same tough question: What do you do with the house you’re leaving behind? I’ve helped hundreds of families through exactly this situation, … Continued
Selling Your Home While Occupying It in Dallas

How to Sell a House While Living in It

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Picking up wet towels at midnight because a buyer wants to see your house at 8 am the next morning? That’s the reality for thousands of homeowners each month. Selling your house while living in it isn’t uncommon. According to the National Association of Realtors, 53% of repeat buyers use proceeds from their primary residence … Continued
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How to File a Quitclaim Deed in Texas

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On a Wednesday morning, the phone rings, and a seller in Amarillo wants to know if they can transfer their rental property to their kid without hiring an attorney. They’re tired of chasing down rent checks and dealing with repair calls at midnight. “I just want it off my plate,” they tell me. This conversation … Continued
Selling a Property That Needs Repairing in Texas

Selling a House That Needs Repairs in Texas

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Leaky kitchen, broken roof, old HVAC? There are many Texans who feel stuck in homes that need considerable repairs. The good news is that a home that needs repair doesn’t have to stop you from selling. Sellers may spend months getting repair estimates and watching the costs rise. Sometimes, selling as-is is a quicker and … Continued