Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Best First Steps to Buying a Home: Part One Take a look at this checklist to get started on the road to homeownership! So you think you are almost ready to buy a home, and you’ve been looking online at listing after listing to figure out what you want, [...]
Photo by Meritt Thomas on Unsplash Brewhaus coming to the Giddings Depot Complex! The old Sterling Theater building in downtown Giddings will soon be transformed into Giddings Brewhaus, a German restaurant and brew pub boasting five new brews and a tap wall with up to 24 different beers. The Lee County project is being directed by [...]
INTRODUCTION Turn on the television or scroll through Facebook, and chances are you’ll see at least one advertisement for a group or “guru” who promises to teach you how to “get rich quick” through real estate investing. The truth is, much of what they’re selling are high-risk tactics that aren’t a good fit for [...]
When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just a professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure you’re hiring an amazing real estate agent? There are currently more than two million real estate professionals in North America.1,2 [...]
Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a current homeowner thinking of selling or are house-hunting, it’s crucial you understand what factors affect home valuation. By partnering with a local market expert, sellers will avoid pricing their house out of the market (the kiss of [...]
If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?” Many buyers become so caught up in how much they can afford that they don’t realize their total buying power—that is, the total amount of purchasing potential they actually have. [...]
Great curb appeal not only makes your home the star of the neighborhood, it can also improve its value and help you sell it for more. Whether you’re thinking of listing your home or just want to make your home the envy of your neighbors, here are several ways to increase your home’s curb appeal. [...]
Wealth is within reach for many people; however, according to a recent study, 63 percent of Americans said it’s not likely they’ll become rich.1 While younger people are more likely to say they’ll achieve wealth one day, only 34 percent of people aged 30 to 49 and 21 percent of people aged 50 or [...]
Our world is full of risk at every turn—from perilous jobs to dangerous driving conditions. That’s why we all love to get back to our homes and not worry about everyday safety hazards. It’s great to feel comfortable and safe at home, but is it as safe as it can be? Your home [...]
We've got an awesome chili recipe that makes a great gift inside a mason jar! Here's the recipe: Ingredients to put in the mason jar: 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup dehydrated minced onion 1/2 cup dried black beans 1/2 cup dried kidney beans 1/2 cup [...]