One of the most common reasons that Texas homeowners wait so long or don't take the proper precautions before selling their homes is due to misconceptions about the process. The fact is that selling a home is not as simple as posting a listing, choosing an offer, and...

A title search is one of the most important steps in the process of buying a home in Texas or any other state. The purpose of the search is to discover any problems that may prevent you from claiming ownership of the property after a sale closes. Discovering issues...

If you are having trouble paying the mortgage on a property that you own in Texas, it may be worth asking about a deed in lieu of foreclosure. This is a document that transfers ownership of the home back to the lender without the need for a foreclosure to occur....

If you are looking to sell your Texas home in a timely manner and for maximum value, it is important to properly prep it to be viewed. The goal is to create a home that has curb appeal and that is visually stunning when seen online or in person. Less is typically more...

Home inspectors likely enter the buying process after the buyers have hired a real estate agent or picked the home, arranged financing as well as dozens of other details. It may even be an afterthought as the buyer tells family and friends about the exciting news that...

Banks and mortgage lenders are supposed to help customers buy homes. However, there are millions of homeowners here in Texas and elsewhere that feel more like victims than customers. This can happen when the lender wrongfully forecloses on the homeowner, particularly...

It is said that a person’s home is their castle. Some further reinforce that assertion by putting up a fence that supposedly provides a demarcated boundary. But what happens if the fence is not an accurate representation of the property line? Sometimes...

Many have found commercial real estate to be an excellent investment. The benefits can include tenants with long-term contracts who lease units that are much larger or more expensive than a residential property. However, risk comes into play because not every business...

Many of us have been unable to pay a bill on time at one point or another. This happens, and hopefully, it is paid soon after that because unpaid bills can lead to real problems when they pile up. When homeowners get behind on their mortgage, foreclosure may occur....