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Stop! 6 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Mortgage Preapproval

Homebuyers make a lot of mistakes that hurt their chances of getting a mortgage preapproval from their lender. You don't want to join their ranks and sabotage your home purchase. To find out what those ... read more

March 31, 2026

Did you know:Tips That Help Buyers Fall in Love

Stacy Burgin
Terra Point Realty, LLC

Staging your house can make you money. Seventy-one percent of sellers' agents believe a well-staged environment increases the dollar value buyers are willing to offer, according to the National Association of REALTORS "2015 Profile of ... read more

March 28, 2026

Home Maintenance Budget: Acing Your Home Repairs

Stacy Burgin
Terra Point Realty, LLC

Home maintenance and repair expenses can increment quickly, making it essential to have a well-planned home maintenance budget. This will help keep your home in top condition without breaking the bank. Moreover, consider this budget ... read more

March 10, 2026

5 Ways to Avoid a Disclosure Catastrophe After Closing

Stacy Burgin
Terra Point Realty, LLC

Imagine you've gotten the keys to your new house and you've moved in. You're on a homebuyer's high -- until you discover a leaking roof or a snake infestation (true story). What do you do? ... read more

March 9, 2026

Tenant Vs. Landlord Responsibilities When Renting

Stacy Burgin
Terra Point Realty, LLC

Understanding landlord vs. tenant responsibilities is crucial for favorable living arrangements in rental agreements. Tenants ensure timely payments, property upkeep, and lease adherence, while landlords shoulder responsibilities like providing safe living conditions, prompt repairs, and ... read more

March 8, 2026

What Do I Have to Disclose When Selling a Home in Texas? A Clear Guide for Sellers

Chris Blackwell
Platinum 1 Properties, LLC

What Do I Have to Disclose When Selling a Home in Texas? If you’re thinking about selling your home in Texas, one of the most common questions is: “What exactly am I legally required to ... read more

February 11, 2026

February Homeowner Maintenance List

Brett Stanaker
Fathom Realty

Thank you for returning to our monthly series! Regular home maintenance is essential for protecting your investment, preventing costly repairs, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring your family's safety and comfort in Houston's unpredictable climate. To ... read more

February 3, 2026

March Homeowner Maintenance List

Brett Stanaker
Fathom Realty

February 3, 2026

What a Good AC Technician Should Do

Diana Walton
Astor & Eaton Realty

Good morning and welcome to Houston First Time Home Buyers Edition, where we provide useful information to help you make the most informed decision when it comes to buying, decorating, and maintaining your first home. ... read more

January 21, 2026

Home Inspection Checklist in the Greater Houston Area: What Buyers Need to Know

Aricela Gonzalez
JLA Realty

If you're buying a home in the Greater Houston area, a professional home inspection is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your investment. From Houston to Cypress, Katy, Spring, The ... read more

January 18, 2026

How Veterans Can Make the Most of VA Home Benefits

Aricela Gonzalez
JLA Realty

VA home loans are one of the most powerful homebuying tools available to veterans, active service members, and some surviving spouses. They often let qualified buyers purchase with no required down payment, competitive interest rates, ... read more

January 12, 2026

Why Roof Age Matters in the Texas Real Estate Market -- For Buyers and Insurance

Kimberly Berger
JLA Realty

When you're helping clients buy or sell a home in Texas, one of the most overlooked but biggest deal-makers isn't the square footage or the paint color it's the roof. In the Lone Star State, ... read more

January 9, 2026

How to Prep Your Home for Photos That Make Buyers Stop Scrolling

Kimberly Berger
JLA Realty

In today’s market, your home doesn’t get a second chance at a first impression — because most buyers meet it online first. Before they ever step through the front door, they’ve already decided if they ... read more

January 6, 2026

Home Buying & Selling in 2026

Brett Stanaker
Fathom Realty

WHAT LIES AHEAD? As we march into 2026, I'm hopeful that we will see positive changes for both buyers and sellers of real estate. Since the real estate market is primarily driven by mortgage interest ... read more

January 1, 2026

January Homeowner Maintenance List

Brett Stanaker
Fathom Realty

Welcome to our new monthly series about keeping your home up to speed! Regular home maintenance is essential for protecting your investment, preventing costly repairs, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring your family's safety and comfort ... read more

December 29, 2025

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