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Consider All of the Costs of Buying a Home
Purchase price is important, but it is not the only factor when buying a home. Consider the following “costs” when choosing a place to...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Steps to Boost Your Credit Score
There aren’t shortcuts to improving your credit score. You’ll need to make sound financial decisions for at least several months to...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 19, 20212 min read
4 Tips for New Homebuyers
Owning a new home is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Save time, money, and effort with these tips. Keep up with Repairs...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 17, 20211 min read
Thinking of Remodeling? Take Into Account the Effect on Your Insurance
Remodeling your home can affect your homeowners insurance in several ways, and it may be helpful to talk with your insurance agent before...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 5, 20211 min read
Learn About the Taxes You Don’t Pay
You know that your REALTOR® is your go-to professional who has your best interests at heart when you buy, sell, or lease real estate. But...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 3, 20212 min read
REALTORS® Will Always Be There For You
A century ago, real estate leaders from across Texas formed an association dedicated to professionalism. They wanted to drive...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 21, 20202 min read
Can You Tell if These Emails Are Legitimate?
Phishing is a term for criminals sending legitimate-looking emails that trick recipients into divulging their personal or financial...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 24, 20201 min read
3 Things Buyers Can Do to Compete in a Sellers Market
National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun has predicted this will be one of the best winter sales years ever. Learn...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Buying, Selling, and Leasing During a Pandemic
REALTORS® in Texas have continued to help clients achieve their real estate goals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean...
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 28, 20201 min read
4 Costs Homebuyers Should Consider From the Start
A real estate purchase includes costs more than just the sale price. Here are other considerations to include in your homebuying budget....
Ernest Enriquez
Sep 14, 20201 min read
Tips to Safely Use Generators & Water Pumps
Guest blog post by Kris Kiser, president & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and the TurfMutt Foundation Texas storms can pack...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 31, 20202 min read
Did You Know? REALTORS® Do More Than Sell Houses
When you think of REALTORS®, you probably picture someone who helps you sell or buy a house … or advises you in real estate transactions...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 17, 20201 min read
5 Skills Every Homeowner Should Know
Houses are complicated, and it takes time to learn how all the systems work. Here are five basic skills to get you started. Unclog a...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Did You Know This About REALTORS®?
Texans aren’t afraid to blaze their own trails. But when it comes to buying, selling, and leasing real estate, a professional can help...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 20, 20201 min read
REALTORS® Look Out for Your Interests
You know REALTORS® are trusted advisors to help you buy, sell, lease, and manage real estate. REALTORS® also advocate for laws and...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 8, 20201 min read
Texas Housing Markets Continue to Break Records
For the fifth consecutive year, the Texas housing market broke records in terms of the number of homes sold and median price. According...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 3, 20201 min read
What Form Do You Use for That?
A real estate transaction can require many forms, contracts, and addenda. Even in a straightforward sale or purchase, you may eventually...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 15, 20201 min read
Your First Step Before Deciding Whether to Buy a Home
If you’re thinking of buying property, you’ll probably apply for a mortgage. But before lenders decide what they’re willing to offer you,...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 21, 20202 min read
If Your Real Estate Agent Doesn’t Have This Title, Get a New Agent
Is your real estate agent a REALTOR®? Although some people mistakenly use the two terms interchangeably, they are not the same thing. A...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 30, 20192 min read
Don’t Fall Victim to Wire Fraud
Imagine the sinking feeling you would have if you found out the enormous sum of money you just wired to buy a home was sent not to the...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 16, 20192 min read
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