FHA Loan Requirements
Many potential home buyers have been told that FHA loans allow you to make a lower down payment, but that’s not true. FHA requires a minimum down payment of 3.5 percent, while conforming loans...
Pitfalls of OVERPRICING your property
I hear it at almost every listing appointment:"Can we ask a few thousand more just in case we get a low-baller?"As a new agent, I was hungry for listings so I normally responded with, "Sure, what...
10 Things You MUST Do To Competitively List YOUR Home Now
If your listing agent has done their job correctly, they've already researched the market, priced the property appropriately (and NOT overpriced by a few thousand dollars because you're expecting...
Domestic Abuse: How to Get Away and Where to Go Next
Domestic violence is a horrible thing but it is not something you have to live with your entire life. No matter your situation, you can leave. There are resources available and a support network you...
Learn from your parents bad credit history
I grew up in a small South Texas border town where EVERY one was poor. As to not offend anyone, we never talked about money, income, bills, savings or dared ask financial questions aloud because no...
JUST MARRIED: What name should I use when looking for our first home?
We just got married and are looking to purchase our first home. I’m in the process of changing my last name and it’s taking longer than expected. We are ready to start putting in offers and...
Should I worry about that crack in the wall?
A severe structural crack is generally open, meaning you can put a business card — or an entire pencil — in it. If the crack is large enough for bugs or critters to crawl in and out of it,...
How to get 40% more BUYERS to see your House for Sale
If your house is on the market right this minute... or will be soon, HOW WILL YOUR HOUSE STAND OUT and attract that perfect qualified buyer?
Staging Tips for Selling During the Holidays
A few decorations can stir the holiday spirit, but don’t feel obliged to hang every last ornament. “A lot of people, when they decorate, tend to use all the extra space in their house,” Powers...
What to do when renters can’t afford rising rent prices
The nation is seeing now that our population is unable to afford rising rents. What does that do to our investors? They can either reduce the rent amounts or cut their losses and sell the investment...
