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Do I need a 20% down payment to purchase a home? No, it’s a myth that you need a 20% down payment to purchase a home. There are numerous loans available with much smaller minimum down payment requirements.    Stacey Gross answers questions on minimum down payments amounts in #RealEstateTalk episode 20. She has […]

Why is CASH considered KING in real estate? Because it comes with less contingencies and offers the seller a quicker close.    The advantages a cash buyer has over a financed buyer are:  Quicker close: A cash buyer can closer quicker on a house than a financed buyer thus reducing the sellers holding costs. A […]

Can you put in an offer on a house that’s under contract? Yes, you can submit a backup offer.  What do you do if the house that you have fallen in LOVE with suddenly goes under contract?  You submit a backup offer and hope the first buyer terminates the contract. You will then be […]

What are common problems that show up on a home inspection?  Repairs negotiations between buyers and sellers are a lot smoother when both sides understand common issues that show up on home inspections.  As a buyer, you don’t want to terminate your contract because of issues on the home inspection just to find them […]

How can I lower my property taxes? Compared to other states, real estate taxes in Spring Texas are high. The ways to lower your property taxes are by confirming the accuracy of your tax account, applying for exemptions, and by protesting the tax assessed value of your Spring TX home.    Here are some […]