Learn Why The Title Company Matters

Many 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.

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Why You Can Stop Renting

Young? 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.

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Protest Property Taxes: Save BIG

If 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.

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Home Inspections: Setting the Right Expectations

The 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.

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What is Opendoor?

THE 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. 

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Market InfoBrandt Barham
Market Heat Index

There 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.”

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Market InfoBrandt Barham
Grandma's Home-Buying Advice

Buying 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.

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