If you’re buying or selling a condominium, a property in a subdivision or a town house in Texas, you have specific rights and responsibilities to consider in relation to your Homeowners Association (HOA). These organizations wield considerable power to apply regulations and even foreclose on a home. Here’s what you need to know about the Texas HOA and Texas HOA [...]

Renovations can play a big part in the value of your home. In fact, almost 80 percent of sellers in the U.S. do at least one renovation before their house goes on the market. But, sellers, beware: Renovations do not always add value to a homes appraisal. Heres how to distinguish the smart investments from the costly vanity projects.

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Renovations can play a big part in the value of your home. In fact, almost 80 percent of sellers in the U.S. do at least one renovation before their house goes on the market. But, sellers, beware: Renovations do not always add value to a home’s appraisal. Here’s how to distinguish the smart investments from the costly vanity projects. 

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U.S. homeowners spend around $400B a year on renovations and repairs, but while house prices continue to rise, returns on renovations are shrinking. That’s largely because the cost of labor and materials is steadily increasing. According to the benchmark report from [...]

There is a reason everyone gravitates to the kitchen — no matter what. It’s the most important room in the house, where families connect and friends and neighbors gather and build community, all over food and drink and conversations and fun. Whether you love hosting grand parties or whipping up a romantic dinner for your significant other, the kitchen is responsible for a lot of magic. When you’re looking for a home with a beautiful luxury kitchen design, remember it’s not [...]

Bubbling up in the U.S. in the 1930s, Ranch homes grew in popularity with the postwar middle class. Characterized by single-story layouts, low-pitched rooflines and open floor plans, Ranch homes continue to be in demand with buyers of all ages. In recent years, Ranch homes have made a comeback because of their simple aesthetics, connection to the outdoors and place in America’s architectural [...]

What can we expect from the Texas real estate market in 2021? The coronavirus pandemic has certainly made real estate market predictions more difficult, but potential homebuyers can still take encouragement from several consistent trends that predated Covid-19. Topping the list? Texas real estate remains hot property, particularly for buyers from out of state. What remains to be seen is the degree to which pandemic uncertainty affects the general momentum. Here is our take on the Texas [...]