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MUST-HAVE TOOLS FOR HOMEOWNERS

When you own your home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re going to need to fix…

5 NEGOTIATING TACTICS THAT KILL A SALE

24 May 201824 May 2018

Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics…

5 CRITERIA FOR PRICING A HOME

When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison,…

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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HOME INSPECTIONS

29 Nov 201729 Nov 2017

A Home inspection is an important part of the home sale process, both for buyers and sellers. When it’s time for you to hire an inspector, here are five things you…

DON’T BE A VICTIM: TRIM THOSE SHRUBS

It can be easy to forget our surroundings or to lose focus on our safety when we're trying to enjoy the spirit of the Holiday Season. Our homes should be…

FIVE THINGS THAT MAKE US HAPPY WITH OUR HOMES

According to a recent survey conducted by houzz.com, here are five things that consistently make people happy with their homes. 1. Big windows and comfortable furniture: Nearly 75 percent of…

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Phrases home buyers should avoid when touring a home with the listing agent or owner present

AVOID THESE PHRASES WHEN YOU’RE BUYING A HOME! Sometimes you need to keep a poker face when you’re buying a home. It’s not in your best interest to be…

FIVE TIPS FOR IMPROVING YOUR CREDIT

2 Nov 20172 Nov 2017

The year is wrapping up pretty quickly, and for most of us, we're thinking about our goals for next year. Is buying a home on your bucket list for 2018?…

HIDDEN HOMEOWNER COSTS

23 Aug 20179 Nov 2017

Budgeting for buying a home can be difficult enough when you're just weighing mortgage options and a purchase price. But there are many other factors that go into the cost…

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How to Buy a New Construction Home in San Antonio, TX

Invite a REALTOR® to accompany you on your tours to new construction sites and model homes. Why? Because believe it or not, we will represent YOU and ONLY YOU... AT…