Whether you know it or not, there might be things you are doing that can effect your credit score for the worse.   Even if you aren’t buying a home anytime soon, you don’t want to be surprised by your credit score when you want to buy a car or refinance, for example. The decisions you […]

I believe my job doesn’t end at the settlement table, and I want to be your resource for all things real estate related even after you move into your first home. Below are the questions asked most by past clients who have bought a home with me. I hope the answers to these questions help […]

Last week we discussed why paying down your mortgage might not be the right choice for many homeowner since you could use any extra cash in higher return investments or maintain easier access to these funds than being tied up in your home. However, there are some situations where paying down a mortgage does make […]

There are lot of conversations about mortgages to be had.  Conversations about refinancing, about loans that help my clients buy and sell at the same time, and conversations about whether it makes sense to pay off your mortgage early or even make extra payments if you have additional funds.  I love talking about mortgages and […]

Are you giving your credit score the attention it deserves? If you’re even thinking about buying a home OR refinancing your current one in the near future, then you need to show it some love. Make sure you understand the ins and outs of your score and what you can do to make it more […]

As a homeowner, you should have gained some equity in your home since living there and paying your mortgage down. Have you ever considered using this equity to finance some of your needs if you don’t have the cash flow? A home equity loan or line of credit are two ways to get the necessary […]

Both the inside and outside of your home could use a good once-over to make it look its best and keep it well-maintained. *Remember, we maintain our homes to keep building value & ultimately EQUITY! And that’s why “spring cleaning” and other seasonal prep work should be at the top of your to-do list for […]

Selling your home in the spring is usually best for most homeowners.  The time of year isn’t just blooming with flowers but also buyers! Starting in March and going through June, the real estate market is in full force throughout the Austin area. Just about anyone who is looking for a home is hitting open […]

Who hasn’t checked out online real estate sites for price estimates of their own home, a neighbor’s home, or even a beach house when on vacation?  Most of us are guilty as charged! It’s easy to see why these sites and apps are tempting to use since buyers and sellers can get marketing information directly […]

Homeowners usually feel pretty great when their home value goes up—it’s a win for your investment! But when that higher value shows up on your property tax assessment, it also means one thing…a bigger tax bill. And if you just bought your home within the last year, and your new assessed value is way higher […]