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VA Rate Buydowns ExplainedShould I buy down my interest rate or lock a rate without a buydown cost and just refinance later? Should I buy down now and still plan to refinance later? Should I do a

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It’s Spring! Here Are 10 Ways To Apply Some Spring Cleaning To Your BusinessWhen the weather warms up, it’s a good time to clean out the nooks and crannies and not just the ones in your

What Not to Do as a New HomeownerAvoid these easy-to-prevent mistakes that could cost you big time.#1 Not Knowing Where the Main Water Shutoff Valve IsWater from a burst or broken plumbing pipe can

THE CLOSING PROCESS - FAQWHAT HAPPENS DURING CLOSING?On closing day, buyers will sign between 50-100 pages of paperwork to finalize the purchase of the property. This includes property transfer

ExemptionsWhat is a homestead exemption?A homestead exemption lowers your property taxes by removing part of the value of your property from taxation. There are several different types of homestead

The Most Epic Moving Checklist in the History of MovingLet’s face it: Moving is stressful. That’s why we’ve created an epic moving checklist to help you stay on track.This,

The Dishwasher Won’t Drain?You finish cleaning up after dinner and load your dishwasher. But when you open your appliance later that evening to put away your clean dishes, you find a pool of

Fair Housing Act LawsAdapted from: https://www.twc.texas.gov/partners/housing-discrimination#lawsRulesIf you believe you may have been discriminated against while trying to buy, finance or rent a

10 Strategies to Stop Murdering Your PlantsHow to care for house plants so you can have a lush indoor landscape."Stop her before she kills again!"Hear that? That's your jade plant whispering to your

10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home MoveThe process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you

What Is Home Equity And How Can I Access It?If you’ve been paying your mortgage for a few years now, you might be wondering how much of your home you actually own, and how you can access the

Executed Date:  This is the date that all parties fully signed the contract. All important dates as stated in the contract start the next day.Option Period: ENDS This is the time the buyer may

The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before

The heating system is perhaps the most critical element for a home in the winter. The following tasks will help you prepare it.Test run:No later than October, give your heating system a test run.

You finish cleaning up after dinner and load your dishwasher. But when you open your appliance later that evening to put away your clean dishes, you find a pool of water and a load of dirty plates