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How long can you go without paying your property taxes in Texas

How Long Can You Go Without Paying Your Property Taxes in Texas?

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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. How long can you go without paying your property taxes in Texas? Less time than most … Continued
Variations Between a Short Sale and a Foreclosure Dallas

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 Texas

How To Get Your House Appraised For Free

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Most homeowners don’t realize that getting a house appraised for free has been possible all along. Every time you’ve typed your address into an online home value estimator, you’ve used one of those free tools: something that costs millions to build, offered to you at no charge. Getting a solid read on your home’s value … 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 Texas

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. If you need to sell your house and move out of state, you are one of more than seven million Americans who cross state lines each year, and most face the same tough question: what do … Continued
Selling Your Home While Occupying It in Texas

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 8am 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 sale … Continued
Filing a Quitclaim Deed in Simple Steps in Texas

How to File a Quitclaim Deed in Texas

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On a Wednesday morning, the phone rings, and a seller in Garland wants to know how to file a quitclaim deed in Texas so 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 … Continued