No surprises – winter is the best time to buy, and summer is the best time to sell. A quick review of how many homes sold by month in 2017.
August is Cold – The Seasons of the Fort Hood, TX Housing Market
Fort Hood’s HUGEST Homes For Sale
Originally published 1/17/16, Updated 5/23/17 Everything is Bigger in Texas Fort Hood is one of America’s largest military bases in the world by both population and area. The post features big tanks, big guns and big helicopters. Everything is bigger in Texas. The area’s homes are no exception. The median home size in the Fort […]
How the VA loan can Trap Homeowners
Updated 8/9/16, originally published 8/2/15 Takeaways The VA loan is a fantastic loan option for Fort Hood service members, but it is not a blank check. Plan ahead, budget and have an exit strategy, even if it is your “forever home” (situations change) Talk to a Realtor – especially when buying from a builder – […]
The 9 Step Guide To Buying a Home in Fort Hood, TX
Buying a home is a major decision, the biggest investment in most people’s lives, and a lot of fun! Where to start? Right here, with the 9 steps to buying a home – in particular, a Fort Hood, TX home!
The Top Listing Realtors in the Fort Hood Area
Takeaways These are some fun rankings of the top producing Fort Hood Area listing agents Always interview multiple agents when selecting someone to list your home! I previously wrote a brief article about the top agents in the Killeen area by total production, according to the website Real Trends. But that information was just about how much the agents […]
How to choose a quality Realtor®
Updated 7/1/16; originally published 8/15/15 Takeaways Purchasing a home is a major purchase; do your due diligence when choosing an agent. Cross reference several different resources when evaluating an agent and their history Personal references count for a lot, but still evaluate agents referred to you. So, you’ve found some Realtors® and narrowed down your list […]
The Home Buyer’s Ten Commandments
(Updated 6/16/16; originally published 7/30/15) Takeaways Steer clear from major purchases or moving money around when trying to buy a home Job changes of any kind (like ETSing from the military) can make buying a home very difficult Budget out the process with your lender and be sure you have enough in your bank account […]
You Lose $6,111 If Your Home Doesn’t Sell In 1 Month
Updated 5/28/16 Takeaways The longer on the market, the bigger the discount a home sells for. The listing price should be close to the fair market value to maximize your experience and profit “My home sold in two weeks. Does that mean it was underpriced?” No. It probably means you did great. Homes are like […]
The Income Approach to Home Valuation
How much is a home worth? This is something everyone needs to know, whether it be a buyer, seller, investor, or lender. There are three methods of valuing or appraising a home. Comparable Sales Approach Cost Approach Income Approach I’ve previously discussed the typical method, and often the only method a real estate agent will […]
Who is Buying all the Fourplexes in Killeen?
Search the Fort Hood Area MLS for Multi-Family Homes I was working with an investor looking for a good multi-family when I went to go see what was available in my favorite Killeen fourplex neighborhood on Robinett and Stan Schlueter. I was shocked. There were NO fourplexes on the market in Weiss Addition and adjacent […]
The Hood Homes Blog
Hello Central Texans! This is my first post for my new real estate blog, mainly focusing on Fort Hood, Texas, to include the cities of Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove. I’ve been building my business in the area, and am excited to share my knowledge and experiences with would-be home buyers, sellers and investors! […]