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Posted on 09/06/2021
Identity Theft: What to Do
Photo by Brian A Jackson via Shutterstock Identity theft is an issue that has become more common since the digital age has bristled and bloomed. Many people are victims of phishing scams – an online predator steals your identity by impersonating a respectable institution and takes your sensitive information, financial information being stolen from non-secured sites, hacking or...
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Posted on 08/30/2021
Fix Cracked Grout to Breathe New Life Into Your Bathroom or Kitchen
Photo by Brett Hondow via Pixabay You love your tiles. But they don't seem to do your bathroom justice anymore. Ask yourself, is it the tiles themselves, or what's in between that makes you cringe? Is the grout cracked, faded, yellowish or gray? Breathe new life into a dirty-looking bathroom tile floor, kitchen backsplash or tile shower by...
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Posted on 08/23/2021
Seller Pro Tip: Remove All Sign of Your Pets Before Your Open House
Image by Andreas Thurmayr from Pixabay When you set up an open house, it’s important to do all you can to let the prospective buyers envision themselves in that space. They need to be able to see it as their own and imagine all the possibilities it holds. But if signs of your pets are around every corner,...
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Posted on 08/16/2021
Benefits & Disadvantages to Higher Down Payments Homebuyers Should Consider
Buying a home requires extensive financial planning. While the widely accepted standard for down payments has been 20% of the purchase price for decades, many are wondering if that’s still required. In reality, there are ways to qualify for a mortgage with less than 20% down payment—even some options without a down payment at all. However, there are...
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Posted on 08/09/2021
Passion Projects: How to Fuse Your Passions With Your Home
Photo by Burst from Pexels Designing your own home is such a delight! Finally, an opportunity to squeeze everything you've ever wanted into your own custom space. However, it may not be as simple as it sounds. Incorporating everything you want into your own home's design can feel like an impossible feat. But it is possible to incorporate...
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Posted on 08/02/2021
How Do Easements Affect Property Value?
Image by Zach Schorr from Pixabay Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you might discover there is an easement attached to your property. If so, you’re probably wondering how this affects your property values. What is an Easement? In a nutshell, an easement is for one person to have explicit permission to have use of another person’s...
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Posted on 07/26/2021
Tips for Moving on a Rainy Day
You often cannot choose the timing of your move. If the rainy season is in full swing, moisture could become an added challenge to your relocation strategy. Even a drizzle could cause damage to your property, but you can avoid issues if you are prepared. Wrap What You Can The best way to protect your valuables from moisture...
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Posted on 07/19/2021
A Seller's Guide to Closing Costs
In a home purchase, both the buyer and seller need to pay closing costs. These costs are made up of several individual expenses from different sources and the list can look staggering at first glance. While the buyer typically has the longest list of fees to pay, sellers are still responsible for part of the bill. Here we’ll...
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Posted on 07/12/2021
What is an Asset-Backed Security?
Image by Gino Crescoli from Pixabay The common understanding of an asset-based debt is a loan meant to be repaid with interest, over time, and backed by a physical asset such as a building or a car. The asset serves as collateral that can be claimed by the lender in case of borrower default. An Asset-Based Security (ABS),...
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Posted on 08/23/2021
Another Property Sold - 30162 Valley Run, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015
Perry Homes New Construction! New stucco design. Two-story entry and family room. Both formals. Kitchen features island with built-in seating space, walk-in pantry and a Butler's pantry. Downstairs guest suite with full bath and walk-in closet. Private primary suite with a curved wall of windows. Garden tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, two walk-in closets and a linen closet in the primary bath. Additional staircase just off morning area. A game room, media room, secondary bedrooms, a Hollywood bath and additional storage room located upstairs. Covered backyard patio. Three-car garage with...
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Posted on 08/14/2021
206 State Highway 27, Comfort, TX 78013-2171 is now new to the market!
They don't make them like this anymore, classic 1895 built home with modern open airy feeling floorplan. This MUST SEE one of a kind home has maintained its classic charm with many of todays sought after features like WOOD FLOORS throughout entire home, NO carpet downstairs or upstairs, SOLID SURFACE upgraded granite countertops, OVERSIZED FULL MASONARY wood burning fireplace in family and classic "CAST IRON POTBELLY STOVE" in Master for 2nd fireplace. Re-done master bath includes oversized soaking tub and separate shower with walk in closet and classic vanity cabinet. Above average "mud room" with laundry room inside lead out to enormous...
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Posted on 07/31/2021
Another Property Rented - 10831 Colt Chase, San Antonio, TX 78254-5722
Come Home to this Beautiful 3/2/2 in WildHorse Vista. No carpet all floors are laminate or linoleum. Meticulously Maintained, One Stories, and Beautifully Decorated; this home is MOVE IN READY! Fenced, Shady Yard and Covered Back Porch perfect for the Kids and those Evening Cookouts. Kitchen with Upgraded Cabinets, Ceramic Tile and Stainless Appliances. Dining Room/Study. Living Room with Fireplace. Convenient to LAFB, Medical Center, USAA, Valero, Tesoro, 1604, I-10 and EVERYTHING San Antonio has to...
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