Purchasing a home may prove to be a good idea. In fact, there are many reasons to pursue a house, and these include: 1. You can purchase a home that you can call your own. There is nothing quite like the feeling an individual typically experiences after he or she buys a house. If you conduct a search for...

Image by Jojje from Shutterstock Many people own homes through a mortgage agreement. Traditional mortgages are primarily fully amortized or gradually paid off with regular payments over the lifetime of the loan. Each payment contributes to both the principal and the interest. A balloon mortgage is a short-term home loan with fixed-rate monthly payments that only take care...

If possible, it helps to maintain a flexible deadline as you navigate the homebuying journey. Because if you have a tight deadline in place, you risk making a rash homebuying decision. And as a result, you may pay too much to acquire a home. Perhaps even worse, you risk purchasing a house that fails to match your expectations. As...

Image by Petter Rudwall from Unsplash Older windows can end up costing you more on your heating and cooling bills. These windows can be drafty in winter and let in too much heat during summer. According to the Department of Energy, windows can account for up to 30 percent of energy usage in homes due to heat loss...

A showing enables a buyer to walk through a residence and envision what life may be like if he or she purchases it. And if a buyer crafts a home showing strategy, he or she can make the most of this opportunity. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you plan ahead for a house showing....

You’ve been thinking it for a while: “I really should start putting some money aside for a down payment.” But, you just can’t seem to find any wiggle room in your budget. You’re not alone. Saving for a down payment isn’t easy. Especially if you’ve got rent, car payments, student loans, and are trying to put money aside for...

Photo by Daniel Tuttle on Unsplash Buying a home, especially for the first time, might feel a little scary—notably if you've learned the home you’re considering for purchase is a zombie property. Even a pro at buying property may flinch when they initially hear this term. No worries, a zombie property is not as frightening as it sounds....

Photo by Skitterphoto via Pexels Keeping your home comfortable when the weather gets cooler can have a significant impact on your energy bills. In fact, your HVAC system is one of the biggest sources of energy usage in your home. You could end up spending more than you planned to on heating, especially if the weather turns colder...

Photo by Manfred Richter via PixabayIf you're like many homeowners who are busy with work and family obligations, you love the thought of your outdoor living space serving as a personal sanctuary during the occasional moments when you manage to get some downtime. However, it may also be true that the time you spend in your yard and...

Own your own Hilltop with easy access to the Nueces river, seclusion and privacy abound with hunting of various game to numerous to mention here. Main home has bedroom with bath and loft that easily sleeps 4 or more, guest home is country efficiency aprt with bath and kitchen and "bunk house" easily sleep 4 adventuresome guests and more. Amazing covered patio on main home allows you to enjoy the quiet, the views and the peace of owning your own piece of the tx hill country. Pl call me with any...

Own your own Hilltop with easy access to the Nueces river, seclusion and privacy abound with hunting of various game to numerous to mention here. Main home has bedroom with bath and loft that easily sleeps 4 or more, guest home is country efficiency aprt with bath and kitchen and "bunk house" easily sleep 4 adventuresome guests and more. Amazing covered patio on main home allows you to enjoy the quiet, the views and the peace of owning your own piece of the tx hill country. Pl call me with any...

Own your own Hilltop with easy access to the Nueces river, seclusion and privacy abound with hunting of various game to numerous to mention here. Main home has bedroom with bath and loft that easily sleeps 4 or more, guest home is country efficiency aprt with bath and kitchen and "bunk house" easily sleep 4 adventuresome guests and more. Amazing covered patio on main home allows you to enjoy the quiet, the views and the peace of owning your own piece of the tx hill country. Pl call me with any...