5 warning signs a real-estate deal is too good to be true
5 warning signs a real-estate deal is too good to be true While good deals do exist in real estate, keep in mind that you often get what you pay […]
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7 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew
7 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew Ask real estate agents and they’ll admit that they’re just as frustrated about some quirks in the home buying process as you […]
Home prices in December rose at the slowest pace since August 2015
Home prices in December rose at the slowest pace since August 2015 Homebuyers have a limit to what they can afford, and sellers are slowly having to adjust to that […]
Why Have a Buyer’s Agent When Purchasing New Construction
Why Have a Buyer’s Agent When Purchasing New Construction One of the questions buyers often wonder is whether it is necessary to have a buyer’s agent when purchasing new construction. The answer […]
15 Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions
15 Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions Most first-time homebuyers will need to obtain a mortgage, and this can seem like a scary process. However, when you’re armed with a little knowledge […]
Tides Are Shifting’: Is A Homebuyer’s Market On The Horizon?
‘Tides Are Shifting’: Is A Homebuyer’s Market On The Horizon? There’s a lot for homebuyers to be optimistic about as we head into February. #mariesellsdallas #RealEstate #housing #homebuyers #MckinneyRealEstateAgent
First Home Down Payments: What’s the Magic Number?
First Home Down Payments: What’s the Magic Number? Most people think of 20 percent as the gold standard down payment amount, but many factors may influence the right down payment percentage for […]
4 Items Home Inspectors Can’t Evaluate
4 Items Home Inspectors Can’t Evaluate Inspectors are bound by a set of rules that limit what they can share with a buyer. #mariesellsdallas #homeinspection #buyeradvice #DallasRealEstateAgent
Americans are unprepared for home repair costs
Americans are unprepared for home repair costs Unexpected home repair costs can be a nightmare, especially for first-time home buyers #mariesellsdallas #homerepairs #firsttimehomebuyer #DallasRealEstateAgent
Making Sense of Valuation’s Alphabet Soup: CMAs, BPOs, AVMs and Appraisals
Making Sense of Valuation’s Alphabet Soup: CMAs, BPOs, AVMs and Appraisals This article explains the four most common valuation methods used for real property transactions and how and when they […]
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