Low on street cred? Here are staging expert Anne’s tips to increase your home's curb appeal for potential buyers without breaking the bank.
Read MoreYour house payment is a significant expense each month that is important to fully understand. There are four primary components of this payment that contribute to the total amount.
Read MoreMany first-time home buyers and sellers may not understand why the title company matters to the process. Their role is crucial to the success of the transaction and to prevent legal issues popping up down the road. Our trusted local title company is the Alamo Title in Grapevine run by Christopher J. Everett, PC. We asked Christopher a few key questions to help give you a better understanding of how title companies help.
Read MoreSeeing a closet jam packed with clothes looks messy and chaotic leaving potential buyers thinking, “There’s not enough storage.” When you're trying to sell your home quickly and for top-dollar, the last thing you want is to deter buyers with a closet that doesn't look spacious or livable.
Read MoreMoving can really throw a wrench in your normal schedule. Instead of eating out every meal during your moving week, use these easy meals while you pack. Your budget and your hunger will thank you for it!
Read MoreClosing Day is, by far, everyone’s favorite day. It’s the day that you officially become a new homeowner! Brittany Wilson, our recommended local lender, tells you what to expect on your exciting day.
Read MoreTrying to sell your home this summer? Our staging expert, Anne Nowak, is here to help. When you use the season to your advantage, you can have successful summer showings that will have buyers making offers in no time.
Read MoreWhen you sell your home with Nail & Key, our home-staging professional, Anne Nowak, prepares your home to sell quickly and at top-dollar at absolutely no cost to you! It’s like having your own personal Joanna Gaines to help put your home’s “best foot forward” before listing.
Read MoreYoung? Long-time renter? Afraid you're not ready to invest in a home? It's time to STOP RENTING. You may be more ready than you think. Our trusted local lender of Integrity Mortgage, Brittany Wilson, shares about why you should consider buying instead of renting.
Read MoreDavid and Yessica Carlos began looking into buying their first house seven years ago. However, they realized it was not financially possible at that time. They needed to wait, save, and plan.
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Read MoreYou don’t get a second chance to make a great first impression! Research has shown that these budget-friendly home improvement projects go a long way in increasing the buyer’s perceptive value of your listing. Below are some simple ways to maximize your home’s value and appeal without breaking the bank...
Read MoreIf you checked your mail in the last week or so, you’ve likely received your 2017 tax assessment for your property. As far as property taxes go, it’s been a rough couple of years for DFW’s middle class. In 2016, we saw some record valuation spikes, and 2017 hasn’t been any kinder to most.Rioting and disputing your valuation are certainly acceptable responses and Nail & Key can assuredly help you with the latter. Here’s what you need to do.
Read MoreAt Nail & Key, we value excellence at every stage in the home-buying process. That’s why we choose to refer our buyers to our trusted local lender who shares our same values, Brittany Wilson, at Integrity Mortgage.
Read MoreThe responsibilities of homeownership aren’t always glamorous. Our job as agents is to discover the condition of the house so we know what we’re getting into. However, getting out of the option period and into your new home hinges upon realistic home inspection expectations. It’s important to keep the below factors in mind when it comes to your home inspections.
Read MoreTHE FUTURE OF HOME-SELLING MIGHT HAVE JUST HIT THE DFW METROPLEX. Opendoor, a Silicon Valley startup, has allegedly reconfigured the entire home-selling process for you– modernizing an industry that has seen little change over time.
Read MoreThere are horror stories in the DFW housing market right now. Putting your offer in only to find out that you’re competing with 13 other bids and it goes for $10,000 above asking price. You’re not alone. Hundreds of families across the Metroplex are shaking their heads and saying “the market is just so hot right now.”
Read MoreBuying a home, especially your first home can be overwhelming. It is easy to catch the home-buying bug, but not nearly as easy to determine whether you should actually pursue your home ownership dreams. After you have decided to purchase, it’s a whole new mountain to climb in figuring out the process and trying to make good choices. Here are tips that I pass on to you from my parents, grandparents, and mentors.
Read MoreNail & Key Co-Founder, Brandt Barnham, has a few predictions to share about the 2017 market in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. We think you will want to take notes, as Brandt is known for his ability to recognize trends in our area.
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