Buying a home can be a thrilling, exciting new chapter in your life, as well as being a sound investment. But if you don’t do some critical things beforehand, it can be a long-term financial albatross around your neck. That’s why we want you to take a careful look at these 5 things to do … Continued
When should you sell your commercial property? The answer is simple, but knowing when the answer applies to your situation . . . not so much. Basically, though, there are two times when it’s right to sell your commercial property in Lufkin: 1.) when it looks as though the property may begin to cost you … Continued
Any major undertaking always goes better when you know what to expect when and plan accordingly. And this definitely applies to something with as many steps and contingency factors as selling a house. Any number of things can go wrong, but they don’t necessarily have to if you have a solid plan in place. So … Continued
Real estate experts agree that the single most important consideration for selling your house is pricing it right. Besides having to be in line with the price of similar homes in the area, the sale price can’t be too high or too low, it should be priced for online searches, and it needs to be … Continued
Everyone trying to sell a house, wants, understandably, to sell it fast. So most sellers spend a good amount of time, effort, and money making repairs and renovations, hoping it will all translate into a fast sale. But there’s a better way. Take a look at these secret (and some not so secret) agent hacks … Continued
Probate is a court-supervised legal process by which the validity of a will is determined. During the probate process, all the property, assets, debts, and claims of the estate are inventoried and tallied. Then, all valid claims are settled and the remainder of the estate distributed among the beneficiaries in accordance with the will. If … Continued
Some people will tell you that open houses don’t really work anymore. But they do – if done right. A memorable open house can be a highly effective marketing tool if it is top notch and, well, memorable. The idea is to fill your home with genuinely interested potential buyers – not just tire kickers … Continued
Owning that home was once just a dream. But now you’ve found the one for you within your price range. The next step is making an offer – but it has to be a winning offer so that you can beat out all those other buyers interested in your dream home. Your offer will be … Continued
Your home provides you with many great benefits. It gives you a secure place to live, your family has space to grow, and you’re building equity and credit with every payment. But did you also know your house can provide you with tax benefits, too? The top tax deductions for homeowners are important to understand in order … Continued
Probate is the legal procedure by which a deceased person’s debts are settled and then the remaining assets of the estate distributed to heirs and beneficiaries. The whole process begins when the executor, named in the decedent’s will, presents the will for probate in court. It can seem at first glance an intimidating and complex … Continued
