Mark's Blog

Knowing the basics can be valuable if you are planning to present a contract to purchase offer on a home. REALTOR® / Agents like me, sponsored by a Broker using TREC approved forms that are appropriate for realty transactions in the State of Texas. Such documents include numerous sale conditions ...

Incorrect pricing Every seller naturally wants to get the most money for his or her home. Pricing your home or property too high is the most common mistake made with selling real estate. Listings reach the greatest proportion of potential buyers shortly after they reach the market.  If a property...

With buyers scarcer, high-rate of foreclosures and more homes to compete with sellers must up the ante to convince potential homebuyers that their property offers what many want most ? top value for dollar expended. Here are some fast inexpensive fixes that will help your home standout with homeb...

Avoiding Foreclosure No one buys their home wanting to get behind on payments and have the bank foreclose on it. Here are some tips to help avoid foreclosure, and what to consider if it does occur.  Do not put yourself in a situation where you will not be able to afford your mortgage. Know how mu...

Before you buy that Home Did you know there are average life spans for roofs, paint, appliances, air-conditioning & heating, water heaters, carpeting, and more? OK, what?s my point? Lets say you are searching, viewing and considering buying a home over 8-years old, plan to live there (5) years an...