I Got A Low Real Estate Appraisal in Texas. Now What?
The listing agent should exhaust efforts to get the appraiser to reconsider before going to the negotiating table Failing that,
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Most Expensive Farms and Ranches For Sale near Fort Hood, TX
Updated 1/15/18; Originally published 2/25/16 Get out your ATVs, drones, sunscreen, and boots. We’re going to go look at Fort
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What to Look For In a Fort Hood Rental Investment
Thinking about investment real estate in the Fort Hood area? Find out what to look for in a rental home
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When Should a Realtor Fire Their Client?
4 reasons an agent should consider firing their buyer or seller, including tips on how to avoid finding yourself in
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Mortgage Payment Help for Military Homeowners
Takeaways Common Situations Government Programs Conclusion
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Tips on Avoiding and Overcoming Home Buyer’s Remorse
Every home is different, and none is perfect. Learn to buy smart so that you get the most from your
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Mortgage Insurance Explained: PMI, MIP and the VA Funding Fee
Not the same as property insurance, learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the loan types (VA, FHA, Conventional) as
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Everything You Need To Know about Fort Hood Utilities
The complete guide to Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, and the surrounding area's utilities (electric, gas, water, trash, Internet and
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What is a Home Warranty?
Different from property insurance, home warranties, or "residential service contracts", can be godsends when faced with an unexpected and costly
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How to Choose a Property Insurance Company
Takeaways Don’t confuse property (hazard) insurance with mortgage insurance, or home warranties Start shopping for your insurance company early in
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How to Buy a New Construction Home – Fort Hood, TX
What to expect when buying a new home in the Fort Hood area (Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove), tips,
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Estimating the Buyer’s Closing Costs in Fort Hood
Down Payment, Closing costs, optional and negotiable services, repairs and more about what to expect and what money you need
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Realtors are Wrong about Flood Insurance: Thoughts on 2017 TAR Conference
My takeaways from the Texas Association of Realtors Conference in Dallas, 2017, including the national flood insurance program and future
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August is Cold – The Seasons of the Fort Hood, TX Housing Market
No surprises - winter is the best time to buy, and summer is the best time to sell. A quick
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How to Understand the Texas Title Commitment
Schedule A - Actual Facts. B - Buyer Notifications. C - Clear to Close and D - Disclosures. Everything you
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My Experience at the Bell County, TX Foreclosure Auction
What to expect at the Bell County, TX foreclosure auction - what you need to bid, who is your competition,
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The Ultimate Realtor’s Car Kit
Being prepared sends a message to your clients about the kind of Realtor you are. It also makes your life
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What Does the Title Company Do in Texas?
The title company in Texas is responsible as the escrow officer and the issuer of the title policy / title
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Hard Money, Commercial Lenders and More For Investors in Fort Hood, TX
A list of recommended companies and resources for Killeen area investors trying to finance investment properties and deals.
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The Top Listing Agents in Fort Hood, 2017
Top agents in the Fort Hood area ranked by category - number sold, days on market, median price points and
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A Brief History of the Fort Hood Area
Updated 8/24/17; Originally published 8/11/15 The City of Killeen began in 1882 with a population of 350 as a railroad
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Exposure: Get Eyeballs to Get Offers
Getting a home sold is all about getting buyers to see it, advertising your home to buyers and agents.
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How I Built My Real Estate Website
The tools I use to build my own real estate Wordpress website, and why I do that instead of signing
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Getting Your Home Ready To Sell in the Fort Hood Area
Tips on what to spend money on, and what NOT to spend money on, to get your home in selling
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Top Fort Hood Real Estate Agents for Buyers, 2017
Takeaways These are some fun rankings of the top producing Fort Hood Area buyer’s agents Always interview multiple agents when selecting a Realtor for your
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Your Listing Photos: Compare Amateur vs. Professional
Some agents in the Fort Hood area do not use professional photography. That is a major competitive advantage for the
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Stop Foreclosure
Tips to avoid foreclosure in the Fort Hood area (Bell County, Coryell County, TX) where foreclosures are common in a
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Realtors’® Obligations to their Clients: OLD CAR
Updated 8/12/17; Originally published 8/19/15 Takeaways Realtors have many professional restrictions on what they can and cannot do The client’s
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9 Red Flags when Choosing a Realtor® to Sell Your Home
If it's too good to be true... 9 warning signs to help you narrow down the field to find the
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Financing Repairs When Buying Your Home: The FHA 203K Loan
One of the only options for financing in repair costs when buying a home - it is probably better as
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Top Waterfront Homes For Sale Near Fort Hood, TX
View the top waterfront, lake and river properties for sale in the Fort Hood area, located around Stillhouse Hollow Lake,
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Selling a Home with a Pool? Remember These Safety Tips
Takeaways We all know not to run around the pool, have an adult supervising children, no diving in the shallow
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What To Expect During an Eviction in Bell County, TX
The Fort Hood area and Texas as a whole is a landlord friendly jurisdiction where evictions often take just 3-4
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The Killeen First Time Homebuyer Program with Down Payment Assistance
Takeaways Consider using the Killeen Homebuyer Assistance Program if you are a first-time homebuyer in Killeen! You still have to
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The Cheapest Builder Homes For Sale Near Fort Hood, TX
View most affordable new construction homes for sale in the Fort Hood area, including Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights and
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