How much should a seller negotiate after a home inspection? Learn which repairs matter, when to offer a credit, when to push back, and how Texas sellers can protect their net proceeds.
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Celina ISD projects more than 30,000 new homes over its long-range growth period. Learn what Celina's rapid expansion could mean for North Texas homebuyers, homeowners, new construction and real estate.
Buying your first home in Texas can feel like a major financial hurdle, especially when you start adding up the down payment, closing costs, property taxes, insurance, inspections, and other expenses associated with purchasing a home. But here's something many first-time buyers don't realize: You may not need 20% down to buy a home in Texas. Qualified Texas buyers may have access to mortgage...
If you own a home in Houston, Katy, Cypress, Spring, Tomball, Humble, or another community in Harris County, your annual property appraisal is something you should review carefully. The value assigned to your property by the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) can have a significant impact on your property taxes. If you believe HCAD has valued your home too high, used incorrect property...
Closing day is getting closer. The boxes are packed, the movers are scheduled, and somewhere on your checklist is a task that seems simple until you actually start researching it: Set up electricity. In many states, you simply call the local utility company. Texas is different. Much of Texas operates in a deregulated electricity market, which means homeowners may have dozens of retail electricity...