Home Ownership

Home Ownership Buying a Historic Property – Published from NAR Consumer Guide From architectural character to lasting craftsmanship, historic homes offer one-of-a-kind charm, but they also come with unique responsibilities for the owner. Here are a few of the things you should know before buying a historic property: What qualifies as a historic property? home is typically considered historic if it is at least 50 years old […]
Home Ownership Important 2025 Texas Legislative Session Update: New Changes in Property Tax Laws A synopsis of how the latest changes to property tax exemptions is provided from a blog post from Gill Denson & Company, Tax Advisors:   Here’s what you need to know about recently proposed changes in property tax laws from the 89th Texas Legislative Session: SB 4 proposes an increase in the residence homestead exemption […]
Home Ownership Homes.com – Housing Market Update By Moira Ritter Caroline Broderick Paul Owers Khristopher J. Brooks Trevor Fraser July 3, 2025 803 Views The nation is halfway through 2025 — a year that was slated to offer lower mortgage rates, subdued home prices and more properties for sale. Some of those predictions have come to pass. Still, experts watching the housing market closely say U.S. economic […]
Real Estate Market Data Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures The rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas right now is leading to speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their mortgage payments. And that’s creating concern that a lot of foreclosures are on the horizon. While it’s true that foreclosure filings have gone up a […]
Home Ownership Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to overcome some […]
Real Estate Market Data Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared. […]
Home Ownership 5 Tips For Starting Your Own Outdoor Garden Starting a garden is a wonderful experience. Grow sweet-smelling flowers or tasty veggies, or even both! Everyone can enjoy getting their hands a bit dirty. Here are some tips to help you begin. 🌼 Consider what to plant. Do you want to plant a vegetable garden? An herb garden? A flower garden? 🌼 Pick the best garden […]
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