May 6, 2016

What does a buyer want a house to be? Light and Bright or a Cave ???

Light and Bright is what buyers want. In the 13+ years that I have been a Spring Texas Realtor, I have had maybe, maybe 1% of my buyers request a cave. So if buyers want light and bright, then light and bright is what you need to give them. That is if you want the […]

April 27, 2016

2710 Holly Walk Ln Spring TX 77388 | Devonshire Woods

2710 Holly Walk Ln Spring, TX 77388 in Devonshire Woods MLS: 2080481 List Price of $280,000 SOLD As soon as you enter 2710 Holly Walk Ln you are immediately drawn to the view of the tropical oasis that awaits you in the backyard. It’s here in the private backyard that you will spend those lazy days […]

April 22, 2016

3807 Tarawood Ct, Spring, TX 77388 | Cypresswood Glen Estates

3807 Tarawood Ct, Spring, TX 77388 in Cypresswood Glen Estates MLS: 19582754 List Price – $285,000 SOLD Picture yourself enjoying the lazy days of summer sipping margaritas while lounging in the pool and listening to the tranquil sound of cascading waterfalls and wind rustling through tall, tropical palm trees. Here’s your opportunity to do this very thing […]

April 11, 2016

3 things buyers should know about a home’s square footage

Before you filter your Spring Texas home search by a minimum and maximum of square footage, here’s 3 things you should know about a home’s square footage. 1. Not all square footage is created equally – A home’s floor plan / layout can significantly impact how large or small a house may feel. A house with […]

March 30, 2016

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What’s the difference between earnest money and option money?

The main differences between earnest money and option money are amount, payee, and refundability. Although negotiated between buyers and sellers, earnest money is typically 1% of the sales price. The earnest money is made payable to a title company (another term negotiated between buyers and sellers) and deposited into an escrow account at the title company. […]

March 23, 2016

Spring Festivals in and around Spring Texas – 2016

April is almost here and Spring Texas and the surrounding areas of Tomball and the Woodlands are gearing up for a jam packed spring festival line up. From art shows to music festivals to juicy mudbugs to cold beer there is a festival for everyone. Here’s our favorite (must attend) list of spring time festivals […]

March 16, 2016

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What you should do to prepare your house for sale

Are you getting ready to list your Spring Texas house for sale? Before you list take the time to see, smell, and experience your house as a potential buyer. See: Look at your house through fresh eyes. Enter your house through the front door. Does the door need to be refinished? Does the door frame […]

March 3, 2016

How much earnest money is required when buying a house?

Upon execution of a residential contract, the buyer is required to deposit a defined amount as earnest money with a title company or the builder. The amount of earnest money is one of numerous terms that are negotiated between buyers and sellers. The amount of earnest money depends upon the local real estate market and […]

February 25, 2016

Do you have to pay an additional option fee to extend the option period?

Your inspector said the A/C isn’t cooling so you want to have the A/C evaluated by a HVAC technician. The problem is your option period ends today and you can’t get an HVAC technician out to the property today. So you and the sellers have agreed to extend the option period by 2 days. Do […]

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