title insurance and real estate
What is Title Insurance?
Title insurance will apply to both parties in a real estate transaction so it is important for you to understand it. So what exactly is "title insurance?" Well, when a…
What is Mortgage Insurance?
Mortgage insurance is one of the costs associated with purchasing a home that buyers often do not think about. Mortgage insurance can help make homeownership more accessible to those who…
Owners, Heirs Face Threats to Step-Up Basis
So Far, Legislators Haven't Touched This Important Provision, but it's Critical to Continue Defending Tax Rules That Enable a Step Up to Fair-Market Value at Inheritance.Owners of commercial property and…
Houston Market Update
There is no doubt, February was a good month for Houston home sales Area home sales scored double-digit gains in February, partly because of the deadly Texas freeze from February 2021…
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What you need to know about buying new construction.
Thinking about buying a new construction home in Texas? There is just something special about buying a new construction home. However, the process is much different than buying a resale…
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How low interest rates are impacting Real Estate
I am sure you've heard, mortgage interest rates are low. Like really low! But what exactly do low interest rates mean for Houston area home buyers and sellers? Well for…
Land for sale in Alvin Texas
Everything you need to know about land for sale in Alvin Texas! The summer sales season is over but the Houston area housing market shows no signs of slowing down…
Option Period: Everything you need to know.
OPTION PERIOD What does option pending mean? Chances are if you’ve clicked around websites like HAR or Zillow you’ve noticed some homes will be highlighted and say “pending” or “option…
Inflated home prices in Houston
Are in inflated home prices in Houston causing a crash? Is the Houston housing market finally loosing steam? Are the inflated home prices going to correct themselves? Are buyers finally…
Homeowners Associations: Everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about homeowners associations in Texas. Nearly a third of Texans have selected residency in a home governed by a homeowners associations, commonly called HOA's. For…
