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Would you buy a car without taking it for a test drive? Most people wouldn't consider making such a major purchase without a test drive.
But, surprisingly, people buy homes without "test driving" the prospective neighborhood. I'm not talking about just walking around the block, although that's a good start. I'm talking about pretending you're a resident for a couple of hours. Here are some ideas:
-Have your kids play in the neighborhood park
-Go for a bike ride and explore the surrounding...Continue Reading!
If you've ever wondered how much your house would sell for in today's market, you're not alone. There are many things to think about, but here are three key considerations:
How much have other homes in my neighborhood sold for recently? The key word here is "recently". We all know that prices have adjusted downward in the last couple of years, so it's not really relevant what Mr. Smith sold his house for five years ago. You need up to date...Continue Reading!
Have you heard of the Texaplex? Sounds like a made up word, huh?
Well, it's actually term coined by a real estate broker in Dallas, David Winans. A few years ago, he had grown tired of all the bad news about the economy so he created a presentation for his office to remind them that things weren't all that bad in Texas. I first heard the term a few years ago while visiting with a lender friend about the potential for a...Continue Reading!
Such a neat story!
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This post is completely unrelated to real estate...but I think it needs to be mentioned.
I'm going to have to find an acceptable way to celebrate!Continue Reading!
I admit it. I'm one of "those" moms. You know, the moms who are totally anxious about their kids starting something new. Especially when I can't be there with them.
I knew this was going to be an interesting summer. My kids are attending the Summer Day Camp sponsored by College Station Independent School District. They have never attended the Summer Day Camp and I didn't really know what to expect. Not knowing what to expect is torture for anxious moms.
It...Continue Reading!
Neighborhood Test Drive
