Selling a home during the holiday season can be more of a challenge than during other seasons, but it can be done. The good news is that you’ll have far less competition. It’s just that staging your house during the holiday season in Lufkin should enhance that style rather than working against or detracting from … Continued
So you need to sell your house before the new year, whether for tax benefits or a job relocation or whatever reason. The new year is fast approaching so selling your house in Lufkin may seem like a daunting process at this point. The market at this time of year usually isn’t very hot, but … Continued
The holiday season, which is basically November through January, is generally considered one the worst times to try to sell your house in Lufkin. It’s not as bad as many people would have you believe, though, especially when you have a good real estate agent in your corner. During the holiday season, there may be … Continued
Maybe you’ve found a house that you absolutely love . . . but is it really all that great? Its easy – far too easy – to overlook severe shortcomings in a house when there are other things about it that you love. And beyond that, first-time buyers often don’t know what to be on … Continued
As we all know, it takes money to make money. Accordingly, there are costs involved in selling your house. But first-time sellers may not be aware of the extent of these costs. If, however, you can bring down the inevitable selling costs, you can make more money on the sale. And the first step is … Continued
For first-time home sellers, the closing process may seem both overwhelming and intimidating. There are in fact a bunch of steps in the process, along with no small amount of financial and legal intricacies – all of which is made more confusing by the industry jargon. But if you know what to expect ahead of … Continued
If you own any commercial or investment properties and you want to sell, you have a problem, especially if you make a good profit on the transaction. The problem lies in the fact that you’ll be hit with a hefty capital gains tax bill – and there goes all the money you made on the … Continued
It may be the worst thing that can happen to a home seller: a listing going stagnant. It happens more often than it should. Sometimes listings just sit there with little buyer interest for months on end. And when that happens buyers become suspicious. They wonder why other buyers haven’t made an offer and begin … Continued
VA Guaranteed Loan What Is a VA Guaranteed Loan? A VA-guaranteed loan can be used to: • Buy a home as a primary residence (This can be either existing or new construction.) • Refinance an existing loan Benefits of a VA Guaranteed Loan • No down payment, unless: o It is required by the lender. … Continued
