Pros and Cons of Residential Property Management

The health and well-being of a property comes down to how effectively it's managed, and this tremendously multifaceted task requires an arsenal of knowledge that spans across people management, facilities, problem-solving, collections, accounts receivables, operations, and beyond. To ...

The Pros and Cons of Using Cash Home Buyers

You’ve probably seen, while out driving, one of those signs that reads, “we buy ugly homes.” If so, you’re aware, whether you realized it or not, of a burgeoning new internet trend called “Ibuying.” In the Ibuying ...

Navigating the purchase of your first home can be an uncertain and intimidating experience. As you begin the process of transitioning into home ownership it is important that you stay informed at every step of the process. Here are five questions that you need to ask your real estate agent ...

Do you have a home or condo to sell and would like to keep more of your own money?

We are here to help you do that... Homes we market with a sales price between $200,000 - $649,999 are charge a Flat Fee of only $4,500*. Homes listed ...

The Steves Homestead

by Celia Hayes

Well, strictly speaking, the Steves Homestead isn't what you'd really think of on hearing it called a homestead. It's more of a splendidly ornate, Second Empire French mansion, with a slightly in-curved mansard roof topped with a spiky crown of iron ...

Selling Your Home with Pets

Moving can be a stressful time for all members of the family, including our pets. As a home seller, you're not only managing your dog's stress, you're trying to maximize the value of your home. You will have a lot of strangers ...

Nondelinquent Borrowers Soon to Be Eligible for Short Sales

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued new rules, which will take effect Nov. 1, that will allow short sales for underwater borrowers who have never missed a mortgage payment. Previously ...

Use Self Storage To Help Clean Your Garage

by Randy Watson

Outdoor sports such as softball, baseball, football, golf and Frisbee are activities I enjoy when it is nice enough to get outside. Much of this summer was far too hot to be outside playing with the kids or having ...

Texas Hill Country

Just north of San Antonio lies a majestic, expansive countryside that is a natural world all onto its own.  Residents of San Antonio know it as a wild and untamed patch of land that extends as far as the eye can see, while outsiders simply know ...

Today's Mortgage Rates 6/21/12

(Supplied by Bill Rapp)

Conforming Conventional:    

Today’s Conventional 5/1 ARM: 2.625; 2.740% APR
Today’s Conventional Fixed 30 Year: 3.500; 3.670% APR
Today’s Conventional Fixed 15 Year: 2.875; 3.062% APR

Non-Conforming Conventional (JUMBO)
Today’s Jumbo Conventional ...